Stinging Nettle and Spearmint Tea, 1 oz

Nettles are traditionally used to help alleviate seasonal allergies. When paired with spearmint, this tea makes a wonderful hot OR iced tea.

To maximize nettle tea’s benefits, the American Botanical Council suggests steeping 2–3 teaspoons of dried nettle leaves in 1 pint (568 milliliters) of boiling water for 10–15 minutes.

Steeping nettle tea for 10 minutes in water at a temperature of 122–140°F (50–60°C) is the best way to preserve its vitamin C content. Add a little honey or maple syrup as a sweetener.

A 2018 scientific review (https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/23/7/1664/htm) states that leaves of nettle plants are rich in a number of nutrients, including:

vitamins C, D, and K

minerals such as iron, selenium, zinc, and magnesium

fatty acids, such as alpha-linolenic acid

antioxidants, such as polyphenols, carotenoids, and terpenoids

sterols

Because nettles contain numerous important vitamins and minerals, consuming nettle tea may help people get more of them. Its iron content, in particular, may help people who are prone to anemia and other nutritional deficiencies.

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