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Nettle Lemon Iced Tea

Dried stinging nettle steeped into a surprisingly pleasant herbal tea — earthy, mineral-rich, and brightened with fresh lemon. One of the most nutritious herbal teas you can make, and far more delicious than its name suggests.

15 min
Easy
Serves 4
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Nettle Lemon Iced Tea

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the dried nettle leaves in a heatproof pitcher. Pour the boiling water over and steep for 8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean pitcher. Discard the spent leaves.

  3. 3

    Stir in the lemon juice, honey, and lemon zest while still warm.

  4. 4

    Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.

  5. 5

    Serve over ice with a lemon slice.

Pro tip

Dried nettle is completely safe to handle and drink — the sting is neutralised by drying or heat. Nettle tea has a mild, slightly spinach-like flavour that the lemon and honey transform into something genuinely pleasant. It is one of the most mineral-dense herbal teas available, rich in iron, calcium, and magnesium. Find dried nettle at health food stores or online.

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