This is an ancient recipe for dandelion flower wine. It is a refreshing spring tonic. Dandelion flowers are full of health giving properties due to their high anti oxidant profile. They are excelent for digestive health and have perported benefits for eyesight and vision as well as protect against aging. They are excellent for the liver and posses hepatoprotective properties.
Dandelion wine is steeped in history and tradition. Dont overlook these lovely drops of yellow sunshine as they grow freely through your lawn or on a side walk. Take your kids for a walk and let them fill up bags so you can make this remedy. You need to be able to store and leave it for a year before its at its full maturity.
Dandelion wine has a rich history as an old world rural tradition. The flavour captures the taste of spring. it is unique and refreshing with the subtle taste of dandelion and the sweetness of wine. crisp and delicious.
Dandelion flowers have numerous health giving properties such as
a digestive aid thanks to their stomach soothing properties
a liver tonic as they contain compounds that assist the liver with detoxification
Diuretic tonic as it helps the body release stored water and reduce bloating and supports the urinary tract
Antiinflamatory dandilions help the body regulate and reduce inflamation
How to make Dandelion Flower Wine
Ingredients
2 kg fresh dandelion flowers with as much green removed as possible
3.8 Litres filtered water
1 kg sugar
1 lemon
1 tbsp activated yeast
Method
Leave the flowers for an hour or so to let the bugs crawl out (yes your wild foraging these so bugs are part and parcel)
Place the flowers in a large pan and add the water
Simmer for 1 hour and then strain
Add the sugar and stir well to disolve then allow to cool to blood temperature
Add the activated yeast and then transfer to a large mason jar and cover with a cloth and an elastic band and leave to ferment for 4-5 days
Pour into bottles and leave in a cool dry place for a year to age and mature. drink the following spring.
Dandelion wine suitability
As this is a herbal wine it is not suitable for children, pregnant women or those with liver or kidney disease or recovering alchoholics.
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