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Stinging Nettle Tea

Nettle tea in a glass mug with fresh nettle leaves
  • Prep Time5 min
  • Ready in8

    Ingredients

    • 1/4 lb fresh stinging nettles
    • 1 gallon water

    Cooking Instructions

    1

    In a gallon jar, carefully place the stinging nettles, stem and leaves. Using tongs is helpful or wear garden gloves to avoid getting stung.

    2

    Boil a gallon of water and allow to cool a little bit before pouring over the nettles. (Place a metal knife in the jar to absorb some of the heat so the jar doesn’t break).

    3

    Allow the tea to steep overnight. Strain, refrigerate and consume for a week. Optional additions for each cup: mint, lemon or lime juice, cucumber, berries.

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