The Creation of Delīon
...because feeling your best shouldn't require sacrificing the ritual you love
...because feeling your best shouldn't require sacrificing the ritual you love
Back in 2021 I had reached a breaking point of being over caffeinated. Drinking several cups a day, I flew through cycles of being tired and wired, jittery and anxious, then crashing to levels of drowsiness where I could barely stay awake midday while working. I felt dehydrated and strung out from all this. I knew something had to change.
I started researching coffee alternatives and came across dandelion root. A friend had coincidentally given me a batch of dried root recently, so I started roasting it and playing around.
Being a passionate lover of Indian cooking and ayurvedic spices, I got my spice pantry out and began experimenting. Over a winter of trying different blends with different ingredients, I settled on this blend, and knew I found something special.
I began drinking Delīon daily and had no coffee for about 8 months while my system reset itself from caffeine addiction. It has helped me come back to a healthy relationship with coffee.
The magic brew, coffee ritual preserved. One of my favorite parts of coffee is the brewing ritual. It’s a special time in the morning when you can be engaged with your senses, preparing a delicious drink for yourself and others to share. The smell of freshly ground beans speaks for itself.
I really enjoy brewing Delīon in the same ways I brew coffee. I feel connected to the process of brewing, even when abstaining from drinking actual coffee. In today’s world of everything being instant and on demand, taking the time to make the perfect pour over is both nourishing and satisfying to the body and mind.
It’s my mission to bring you a beverage that not only is delicious and pleasing, but also helps your body & mind heal and come into greater balance.