Nettle Tea Recipe

NETTLE TEA RECIPE: INTRO

Nettle tea is taking the world by storm as people are discovering the tea’s health benefits and pleasant flavor profile.  Nettle tea is made with the leaves of the “stinging” nettle plant.  The nettle plant earned this nickname due to the jagged leaves that are used to make the tea.  When these leaves come into contact with humans or animals, they inject compounds that cause a stinging sensation.  This is important to remember if you are planning on trying to collect nettle leaves from the wild; heavy gloves are necessary to avoid getting “stung.”  Once the leaves are dried or boiled, they lose the ability to sting.  It is perfectly healthy to consume the nettle leaves in the form of nettle tea.  I hope you enjoy a Nettle Tea Recipe included below.

If you are unfamiliar with Nettle Tea, or you would like to learn more about it, I suggest reading my Nettle Tea Ultimate Guide.  It contains details concerning everything about Nettle Tea.

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Nettle tea is commonly referred to as one of the healthiest and safest forms of herbal tea.  It is still important to ask a healthcare professional prior to consuming nettle tea.  Do not consume nettle tea if you are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant.  Also remember that herbal teas can affect prescription medications.

NETTLE TEA RECIPE: GUIDE

Purchase the Best Nettle Tea

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The first step in making great nettle tea is choosing the best nettle tea ingredients.  There are two main forms of nettle tea, loose leaf nettle tea and nettle tea bags.  I have included descriptions and links for two of my favorite brands of nettle tea below.  You can see other great brands on my Best Nettle Tea post.

Loose Leaf Nettle Tea

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Great Flavor; Smooth Finish!

This is one of my favorite brands of loose leaf nettle tea.  Frontier is a brand that I trust and choose for many types of herbal tea.  I enjoy their nettle tea because it is sifted, cut, and ready to consume.  It is certified organic and non-GMO.  This tea always arrives fresh and has an amazing flavor profile.  The price is reasonable, and you can usually find quick shipping.  I have included the link below:

Nettle Tea Bags

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A Great Option for Beginners!

I prefer loose leaf nettle tea, but I understand many people prefer tea bags. Tea bags can be more convenient and are easier to use.  Traditional Medicinals is known for supplying fresh bags of herbal tea.  Their nettle tea is no exception.  These nettle tea bags are certified organic and non-GMO.  This box contains 32 bags and is currently reasonably priced.  I highly recommend this brand of nettle tea bags.

Nettle Tea Simple Recipe

This is a simple and easy recipe to follow if you are new to making nettle tea or herbal tea in general.  It is great for beginners, and you can add additional ingredients to customize this nettle tea recipe to your personal taste.

Ingredients for 2 Servings

• 1 Cup of Nettle Leaves (No stems or roots)
• 3 Cups of Boiling Water
• 1/2 Lemon, Juiced (you will only need the juice)
• 2 Tablespoons of Honey (or desired sweetener)

Step 1: Gather 1 Cup of Nettle Leaves and place them in a colander.  Now, rinse them under the sink with cool water to remove dirt and debris.  Wear gloves to avoid being stung!

Step 2:  Pour 3 Cups of water into your teapot and bring to a boil.  Carefully pour the boiling water into a medium/large pot.

Step 3:   Add the 1 Cup of Nettle Leaves to the water pot, and allow to steep for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.  This is where the preparation steps differ depending on whether you are serving hot or iced tea.  Proceed to the appropriate steps below:

Step 4:  Use a strainer and pour the mixture into your desired tea cups.  The strainer will remove the debris and soppy leaves from your tea.

Step 5: Add lime juice and honey (or desired sweetener).  Now your tea is complete, enjoy!

Steps for Consuming Cold Tea

Step 4:  Add the honey (or desired sweetener) and lime juice to the pot and continue to steep and stir for 1 minute.

Step 5:  Allow the pot to cool for 10 minutes, and use a strainer to pour the mixture into a pitcher or other container.  The strainer will remove the debris and flowers from the tea.

Step 6: Place the pitcher or other container in the fridge and allow it to cool for 1-2 hours.  The tea is now ready to serve with ice (optional).  Now your tea is complete, enjoy!

Nettle Tea Recipe #2

Ingredients for 2 Servings

• 1 cup of nettle leaves
• 1 stick of cinnamon
• 3 Cups of boiling water
• Honey (1-2 tablespoons) or to taste

Step 1:  Take one cup of nettle leaves and place them to the side in a bowl.  If using fresh wild nettle leaves, make sure to wash them ahead of time with gloves.

Step 2:  Pour 3 Cups of water into your teapot and bring to a boil.  Carefully pour the boiling water into a medium/large pot.

Step 3:   Add the 1 Cup of Nettle Leaves and 1-2 tablespoons of honey to the water pot. Allow the mixture to steep for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4:  Use a strainer and pour the mixture into your desired tea cups.  The strainer will remove the debris and soppy leaves from your tea.

Step 5: Add one half cinnamon stick to each cup of nettle tea.  Enjoy, the tea is now ready to consume!

NETTLE TEA RECIPE: CONCLUSION

I hope that this post has given you the confidence to attempt making a few cups of wonderful nettle tea.  You can follow a nettle tea recipe on this post and invite friends over for a nice warm glass of healthy nettle tea.  You can always add your own ingredients or modifications to these recipes to customize them to your own taste.

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Nettle Tea Recipe: Comments

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