Nettle Tea Recipe
Why drink nettle tea?
It’s rich in nutrients like Vitamins C,D and K, iron, selenium, zinc, magnesium, alpha-linolenic fatty acid and multiple antioxidants. It also has many purported health benefits and has been used by cultures across the globe for centuries
Ingredients:
1 cup nettle leaves and stems
2 cups water
Honey to taste
Directions:
Boil 2 cups of water in a sauce pan.
Add 1 cup of nettles to the boiling water. Before they are cooked the leaves can cause skin irritation, so use gloves when handling them.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Strain the tea into a mug, add some honey and enjoy.