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Nettle Tea

Recipe by Huw Richards on YouTubeAdded 8 November 2026.

5 minutes to prep, 5 to cook. A simple, nutritious herbal tea made from fresh nettle tips. Boiling neutralizes the sting, and a touch of honey adds natural sweetness, creating a refreshing health‑boosting drink for any time of day.

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Method

  1. Collect fresh nettle tips by pinching the top third of the plant and pulling them up.

  2. Place the nettle tips in a pot and add enough water to fully cover them.

  3. Bring the water to a boil; boiling neutralizes the sting of the nettles.

  4. Remove the pot from heat and let the nettles steep for a few minutes.

  5. Strain the liquid into a cup, stir in a teaspoon of honey for sweetness if desired, and enjoy.

Tips while you cook

Remove from heat before steeping
After boiling, take the pot off the heat before letting the nettles steep.
Dissolve honey while warm
Stir the honey into the tea while it is still warm.

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