# Dandelion Mead

Dandelion mead recipe using freshly picked dandelions, honey, lemon peel, black tea leaves, yeast and yeast nutrient.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 60 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 200 Dandelion heads
- 3 lbs Fresh spring water
- 3 lbs Raw wildflower honey
- 1 Lemon peel
- 2 tsp Black tea leaves
- 5 g D47 brewing yeast
- 3 g Fermaid-0 nutrient

## Instructions

1. Start with freshly picked dandelions and separate the petals.
2. Steep the petals in boiling water to make dandelion tea.
3. Strain the dandelion tea and pour it into a large jar.
4. Add the raw wildflower honey.
5. Add lemon peel and black tea leaves.
6. Add wine yeast and yeast nutrient.
7. Top off with more water.
8. Add an airlock to the jar.
9. Set aside and wait for a few weeks.

## Equipment

- pot
- strainer
- large jar
- measuring cup
- wooden spoon
- airlock

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@goldenhivemead/video/7377858745822350623
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f199d472-a789-4c2c-b928-f92839e36d41
- Extracted: 2025-02-25

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