DEAR PEAR TEA,

Thank you for dandelion roots, warm spice, and all the health benefits wrapped in tastiness.

pear tea made with a fresh bartlett pear

ABOUT THIS PEAR TEA RECIPE

Treat yourself to pear tea!

Use fresh or dried pears supported by the flavors and digestive health benefits of dandelion root, caraway seeds, and ginger.

I based this pear tea recipe on a pear tea I drank while in Austria. That one most likely had “natural flavors” and additives I’d rather not drink. This one doesn’t. The added ingredients in this recipe benefit our digestion.

The dandelion root provides a nice bass note while the caraway seeds and ginger add a warm zest.

It’s the perfect hot tea for a cozy night by the fire. Or, ice it and savor the chilled pear on a hot summer day. Either way, the health benefits remain yours truly.

HELPFUL EQUIPMENT
Stainless steel saucepan – large enough to hold pears and herbs
Fine mesh strainer – to strain herbs and pears from finished tea
Fork or potato masher – to press pears and release juice

INGREDIENTS
Ripe bartlett pear or dried pear – the sweetest pears make the best tea
Dried dandelion root – pure, without additives
Caraway seeds – not irradiated, organic when possible
Peeled fresh ginger root
Filtered water

HOW TO SERVE GINGER PEAR TEA

Serve pear tea hot or cold.
Remember to make pear tea on repeat during peak pear season when you find pears at a good price and loaded with flavor.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Find the sweetest fresh or dried pears possible.

WHAT TO AVOID

Avoid buying dandelion root already mixed with other herbs.
Remember to consider each herb in herbal teas and make sure they don’t conflict with any of your medical issues or medications.

STORAGE OPTIONS

Use a mason jar and a lid with a seal.

LEFTOVER TIPS

If hot tea remains, refrigerate it and serve it over ice later.
If you don’t want to throw away the cooked pear, add it to a slow cooker full of chopped apples for a nice addition to apple sauce.

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Author: Erika
Total Time: 15-17 minutes
Yield: 16 fluid ounces

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Description

Pear tea supported by the flavors and digestive health benefits of dandelion root, caraway seeds, and ginger.

Ingredients

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1 cup diced ripe bartlett pear or 4-6 slices dried pear
1 teaspoon dried dandelion root
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/4” piece of peeled fresh ginger
16 ounces filtered water

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Instructions

Place all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a soft boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea from the heat, cover it, and let it steep for 8-10 minutes.
Use a potato masher or a fork to press cooked pears slightly and release juices.
Strain tea with a fine mesh strainer.
Serve it hot or refrigerate it and serve it chilled.

Notes

Remember to make pear tea on repeat during peak pear season when you find pears at a good price and loaded with flavor.