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Dandelion Root Organic

Name: Dandelion Root Organic
SKU: HTO.DRK1
Price: 35.77 AUD
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SKU: HTO.DRK1

Botanical: Taraxacum Officinale

Origin: Albania/China/Italy

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Certified Organic — SCX No. 24041

Taraxacum officinale — Europe

Unroasted Cut & Sieved Root

Tea Blending · Coffee Alternative

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500g 1kg 250g

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Our certified Organic Dandelion Root is a versatile and earthy ingredient, celebrated for its robust flavour. When roasted, it serves as a wonderful caffeine-free coffee substitute, offering a rich, deep taste. It can also be enjoyed as a traditional herbal tea.

As always, it's advisable to consult with healthcare professionals for personalised guidance on health concerns.

Directions of Use

1. For a rich coffee-like beverage, use 1-2 teaspoons of dandelion root per cup.

2. Prepare using a coffee plunger, percolator, or espresso machine just as you would with coffee grounds.

3. For a standard herbal tea, infuse 1 teaspoon of the root in near-boiling water (90–95°C) for 10-15 minutes.

4. Enjoy it black, or add your favourite milk and a touch of sweetener to taste.

5. Store in a cool, dark, airtight container to preserve its freshness and rich aroma.

Specifications

Ingredient Declaration:	100% Organic Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale)
Shelf Life:	Up to 24 months if stored properly
Processing:	This product has undergone freeze treatment to reduce the risk of insect contamination
Allergen Summary Statement:	No known allergens. Trace elements may be present - check with HC for more details if required.
	The Herbal Connection makes no Allergen Free claims.

Store below 23 °C in a sealed, dry container. Avoid exposure to moisture and direct light.

The Herbal Connection is a family-run Australian business committed to premium, certified organic ingredients for wholesale and retail customers.

Disclaimer: This product is sold as a food only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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HTO.DRK1 * 500g 1kg 250g

Dandelion Root Organic — Taraxacum officinale, Europe

Certified Organic Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale) — unroasted, cut and sieved dried root from certified organic European growing regions. The name dandelion comes from the French dent de lion — lion's tooth — a reference to the deeply toothed edges of its leaves. While universally known as a garden weed, the dandelion has a long and serious culinary history: the leaves are eaten as salad vegetables across Europe, the flowers used to make wine, and the root dried and brewed as a tea or roasted to create a caffeine-free coffee substitute. It is one of the most historically documented food plants in Western botanical tradition.

This listing is the unroasted cut root — dried and cut but not subjected to any roasting process. The unroasted root has an earthy, pleasantly bitter flavour with a natural sweetness from its high inulin (prebiotic fibre) content — cleaner and more subtle than the roasted grade. It is the most versatile format in the dandelion root range: it can be brewed directly as a herbal root tea, used as a base for liquid extractions, or roasted in-house to a custom degree of roast. For buyers wanting the deep, coffee-like flavour profile without roasting themselves, the Dandelion Root Roasted Organic is available separately. Certified Organic (SCX No. 24041). Freeze-treated. This product is sold as a food only. Conventional unroasted grade also available at /dandelion-root/.

Product Specifications

Botanical Taraxacum officinale

Common Name Dandelion Root; Common Dandelion; Lion's Tooth Root

Organic Status Certified Organic (SCX No. 24041)

Plant Part Dried taproot — unroasted, cut and sieved

Ingredient Declaration 100% Certified Organic Dried Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale)

Processing Unroasted; cut and sieved; freeze-treated to reduce risk of insect contamination

Flavour Profile Earthy, pleasantly bitter with a natural sweetness from high inulin content — cleaner and more subtle than roasted grade

Allergens Member of the Asteraceae family. No known food allergens. The Herbal Connection makes no allergen-free claims.

Storage Below 23°C in a sealed, airtight container away from light and moisture

Dandelion Root Organic — FAQs

Everything you need to know before you order.

What is the difference between unroasted and roasted dandelion root?

This is the most important distinction to understand before ordering. Unroasted Dandelion Root (this product, HTO.DRK1) is the raw dried root — cut, sieved, and dried without any heat treatment beyond freeze treatment for pest control. It has an earthy, gently bitter flavour with a subtle natural sweetness. It is the most versatile processing format — suitable for herbal root tea brewing, liquid extraction, or in-house roasting to your own specification. Roasted Dandelion Root Organic (HTO.DRRK1) has been roasted to develop a deep, rich, coffee-like flavour through the Maillard reaction. The roasted version is the one used for dandelion "coffee" and caffeine-free coffee substitute products — it can be brewed in a plunger, drip filter, or percolator. If your application is a coffee alternative, order the roasted grade. If you want to brew a traditional root tea or process yourself, order this unroasted grade.

How do you brew unroasted dandelion root as a tea?

Because dandelion root is a woody root, it requires a decoction method rather than a simple steep. Add 1–2 teaspoons of cut root to 2 cups of cold water, bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes. Strain and serve. The longer extraction draws out more of the root's flavour and the naturally sweet inulin content. The resulting brew is earthy, pleasantly bitter, and warming — subtler than the roasted version but with its own clean, grounding character. Pairs classically with burdock root for a traditional European root tea blend. Also works well with chicory root or ginger for added depth.

Is dandelion root caffeine-free?

Yes — dandelion root is 100% naturally caffeine-free. This makes it suitable for caffeine-free tea formulations, evening blends, and coffee-alternative products where a caffeine-free label claim is required. It contains no caffeine, theobromine, or other stimulant compounds. The roasted grade of dandelion root is frequently used in the "dandelion coffee" category specifically because it delivers a rich, coffee-like flavour and aroma without any caffeine — popular with those reducing their coffee intake or seeking an evening warm drink.

What does certified organic mean for this product?

This dandelion root is grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilisers and is certified under The Herbal Connection's SCX Organic Certification No. 24041. Suitable for use in certified organic finished products — including certified organic teas, coffee alternatives, and botanical food products — where full supply chain traceability is required. Organic certification documentation is available on request. A conventional (non-organic) unroasted grade (HT.DRK1) is also available at a lower price point.

What is inulin and why does dandelion root contain it?

Inulin is a naturally occurring polysaccharide (a type of complex carbohydrate) that dandelion root stores as an energy reserve in its taproot — particularly high in roots harvested in autumn. It belongs to a category of carbohydrates known as fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and is classified as a prebiotic dietary fibre. Inulin is not broken down by human digestive enzymes in the small intestine, so it passes to the large intestine where it serves as a food source for beneficial gut bacteria. In flavour terms, inulin contributes the naturally sweet, slightly sticky quality that distinguishes dandelion root tea from other bitter botanical roots. It is also the reason dandelion root is used in the food industry as a natural prebiotic ingredient in functional food products. This product is sold as a food ingredient only.

What wholesale options and related products are available?

Certified Organic Dandelion Root is available in 250g, 500g, 1kg, and 5kg bulk packs. The full HC dandelion root range covers every processing format a buyer might need: Dandelion Root Organic (this product — unroasted cut), Dandelion Root Roasted Organic — for coffee alternative applications, Dandelion Root — conventional unroasted, Dandelion Root Roasted — conventional roasted, and Dandelion Root Powder. Related root tea pairing herbs include Burdock Root and Chicory Root. Contact our wholesale team at sales@herbalconnection.com.au for bulk pricing and supply arrangements.