How to Make Fresh Nettle and Mint Tea
Fresh nettle and mint tea is one of the easiest and most refreshing herbal teas you can make at home. Made with young wild nettles and fragrant garden mint, this caffeine-free infusion has a grassy goodness and is rich in vitamins and minerals. Fresh nettle tea with mint is quick to make, naturally refreshing and a lovely way to enjoy foraged ingredients in spring and early summer.
Equipment
- teapot or heat resistant jug
- gloves for preparing nettles
Ingredients
- 3-4 nettle leaves picked from the tip of the plant
- 3-4 mint leaves any variety
- 500 ml just boiled water
Instructions
- Rinse the nettle and mint leaves and remove thick stems. Wear protective gloves when handling the nettle.3-4 nettle leaves, 3-4 mint leaves
- Place the leaves in a teapot or heat-resistant jug. Pour over the just-boiled water and leave to steep for 5-10 minutes.500 ml just boiled water
- Strain and serve.
Notes
- Nettle tea brewed for less time will be fresher and milder in taste. A longer brew time will give a darker tea with a more earthy flavour.
- You can also make iced nettle and mint tea. Strain the tea and chill for up to 24 hrs. Serve over ice.
Nutrition
Calories: 1kcal
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