A Simple Herbal Tea Made From A Plant Many People Ignore
A lot of people pull this plant out without thinking twice, but it is often used for homemade nettle tea. Let’s keep it honest from the start: it will not keep you young forever, but it can be made into a simple warm herbal drink.
This nettle tea recipe is light, earthy, and easy to prepare at home.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon dried nettle leaves or 2 tablespoons fresh young nettle leaves
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon honey, optional
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
How to Make Nettle Tea
Boil the water
Bring the water to a boil in a small pot.
Add the nettle
Add the dried nettle leaves, or fresh nettle leaves if using.
Reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Then turn off the heat and let it steep for another 5 minutes.
Strain and serve
Strain the tea into a cup.
Add honey or lemon if you like, then serve warm.
Helpful Tips
Use gloves if handling fresh stinging nettle before cooking it.
Dried nettle is easier and safer for tea.
Do not drink herbal teas in large amounts if you are pregnant, have kidney problems, or take medicines without checking first.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon dried nettle leaves or 2 tablespoons fresh nettle
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon honey, optional
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
Instructions
- Boil the water.
- Add nettle leaves.
- Simmer 5 minutes.
- Steep 5 minutes.
- Strain.
- Add honey or lemon if desired.
- Serve warm.