Nettle Leaf Tea Preparation

Drink nettle tea to cure common cold aliments.

Nettle tea is used to treat sore throats and chest congestion and to promote overall wellness. Although nettle tea is available in tea bags, you can make homemade nettle tea yourself with little hassle and minimal effort. The recipe has only two ingredients and takes only minutes to make. Does this Spark an idea?

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Pot
2 coffee mugs or thermal cups
1 tbsp. dried nettle leaves
1 cup water
Strainer
1 tbsp. honey or sugar (optional)

Instructions

- 1
  
  Pour 1 cup of water into a pot and bring to a boil. Cover the pot for faster results.
- 2
  
  Put the nettle leaves into a mug or thermal cup and add the boiling water.
- 3
  
  Cover and let the mixture steep for about 15 minutes to allow the nutrients to release into the water.
- 4
  
  Pour the mixture through a fine-meshed strainer into another mug or cup.
- 5
  
  Add honey or sugar if desired.

How To Make Nettle Tea

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