Herbal Nettle Iced Tea
A refreshing iced tea combining the earthy flavor of nettle with fresh mint and zesty lemon, sweetened with raw honey for a nutritious drink perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
For the Base
- 1 gal 4 liters filtered water
- 1/4 cup dried nettle tea leaves
- 1/8 cup dried mint tea leaves (or 10 sprigs of fresh mint) Fresh mint provides the best flavor.
For the Sweetener and Flavor
- 1/3-1/2 cup raw honey Adjust based on desired sweetness.
- 2 units freshly squeezed lemons
- 1/8 teaspoon salt Optional for mineral boost.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by bringing 2 quarts (8 cups) of filtered water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.
- Once boiling, remove the pot from heat, add the dried nettle and mint leaves, and cover with a lid. Allow the tea to simmer for 10 minutes.
- After simmering, let the tea cool to room temperature.
- Using a fine mesh strainer, strain out the nettle and mint leaves, collecting just the liquid.
- Add another 2 quarts (8 cups) of filtered water to the strained tea, bringing the total to a full gallon.
- Mix in the raw honey and freshly squeezed juice of two lemons into the tea. Stir until the honey is completely dissolved.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or pour over ice to drink right away.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Adjust the honey quantity based on your preferred sweetness level. This herbal iced tea can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.