Though it may surprise some to know, nettle leaves have been used in cooking for thousands of years, and create a high quality herbal tea.
Nettle may be a plant you want to avoid on a woodland hiking trail, but when it comes to herbal tea, nettle has a value all its own. A thriving plant in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America, this herb has been cultivated for millennia. Historically, nettle fibers were fashioned into fabric and cord for fishing nets, and its leaves created a natural dye. The herb is also made safe for consumption by cooking the leaves or soaking them in water, which removes its stinging chemicals. Nettle is a key ingredient in many traditional recipes, including pesto, puree, soup and even some cheeses. It also has a long tradition of making nettle tea.
In the herbal tea world, there are a number of plants that offer vitamins, minerals, and other important elements. However, few of them offer such a diverse amount as nettle leaf tea. This sweet herbal brew offers a rich vitamin and mineral content, along with a number of other constituents. While you enjoy its flavor, you provide your body with a boost of vitamin A, C, E, K, even the elusive vitamin D, and five different B vitamins. You'll also receive an increase in your mineral intake, with minerals such as copper, iron, potassium, sulfur, zinc and boron. Among the many constituents offered by nettle leaf are protein, flavonoids, and essential fatty acids. Anyone seeking to boost their vitamin or mineral intake is certain to find nettle leaf tea to be a favorable herbal option.
Ingredients: Organic Nettle Leaf
