Drinking dandelion tea in the morning can be a soothing way to add variety to your hydration routine, while providing plant compounds being studied for their potential health benefits. Dandelion contains polyphenols and other antioxidants, and its traditional uses include supporting digestion and urinary function. However, there is limited human evidence that dandelion tea directly improves kidney or liver function, cleanses the blood, or detoxifies the lungs, brain, heart, and other organs. Your liver and kidneys already perform essential detoxification and waste-removal functions, and drinking the tea on an empty stomach has not been proven to enhance these processes. A simple cup of dandelion tea can be part of a balanced wellness routine, but its benefits should not be confused with an all-organ detox.