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I can not yet serve you a latte through your podcast app even though I wish that I could. Maybe someday that will happen. For now, here is a pop-up recipe offering, to make dandelion root vanilla latte homemade. I hope you enjoy!

Dandelion Root Latte with Vanilla Syrup
8 ounces roasted dandelion root tea
2 teaspoons vanilla syrup
¼ cup milk (whole, any nut milk, coconut or organic unsweetened soy)
Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan, heat on low setting to warm.
Pour warm mixture into a blender and blend for 30-45 seconds until frothy.
Pour into mug or over ice. Enjoy!

To decoct dandelion root for tea:
Combine 2 teaspoons dandelion root powder & 12 ounces water in small saucepan
Heat to simmer, cover, simmer for 10 minutes, remove from heat, steep 40 minutes
Strain
To prepare vanilla syrup:
Heat ¾ cup water in small saucepan, add ½ cup sugar, stir until dissolved.
Add ½ whole, split vanilla bean, cover, steep for 20 minutes.
Store in refrigerator

Mentions:
Dandy Blend Instant Herbal Beverage
Dandelion Root cut or powdered
Heilala Vanilla Syrup
Vanilla monograph from King’s American Dispensatory 1898
The Trees on the Mountain from Susannah, Carlyle Floyd composer

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