Stinging nettle leaves are tasty and high in nutrients. The young leaves are edible, and the leaves are also dried and may be then be used to make a tisane, as can also be done with the nettle's flowers.
Nettle Tea: Put about 2 teaspoons of loose leaf nettle or 1 teaspoon crushed nettle into a cup. Add 1 tablespoon sassafras or a cinnamon stick. Pour boiling water over mixture and let steep for a few minutes. Strain, then add honey and enjoy!
Our Stinging Nettles are grown naturally, without chemical pesticides or herbicides.
Our Dried Stinging Nettles are packaged as a 1/4 oz portion in a resealable plastic bag. A 1/4 oz pkg will make 12-15 cups of tea - more if you are frugal and use your teaball twice!
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