Stinging Nettle Infusion

By Bounty & Soul | June 11, 2020

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Course Drinks
Keyword Stinging Nettle

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces dried stinging nettles
  • 8 cups water

Instructions

  • Bring two quarts of filtered water to a boil.
  • Place nettles in a large mason jar, and then fill it with boiling water. Allow the herbs to steep in water for at least 4 and up to 12 hours.
  • Strain the infusion using a fine-mesh sieve or tea strainer.
  • Drink right away, or store the strained infusion in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

There’s a few key differences between infusions and teas. Herbal teas steep for a shorter period of time (usually 5 minutes) and use smaller amounts of herbs. Herbal infusions steep for several hours and use a higher volume of herbs. Therefore, they’re more nutrient-dense. By infusing the nettles, you develop a deeper flavor and a much higher micronutrient content.