How Much to Take? The recommended dose for dandelion leaf tea is 1-2 teaspoons steeped in hot water 3 times a day. For dandelion root tea, the recommended dose is ½ -2 teaspoons steeped in hot water 3 times a day. Whether the capsules are the leaf or the root, the recommended dose is 500 mg 3 times a day. The recommended dose for both the leaf tincture and the root tincture is 100-150 drops 3 times a day.