 A bottle and glass of Fentimans Dandelion & Burdock | |
| Type | Carbonated soft drink |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Colour | Caramel |
| Related products | Root beer, sarsaparilla |
Dandelion and burdock is a beverage originating and commonly consumed in the British Isles since the Middle Ages. It was originally a type of light mead but over the years has evolved into the carbonated soft drink commercially available today.[1] Traditionally, it was made from fermented dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) and burdock (Arctium lappa) roots, hence the name.
A flowering dandelion (left) and a burdock plant (right)
- ^ Lewis-Stempel (2010), p. 153.