Organic Nettle Leaf comes from the Stinging Nettle plant (Urtica dioica), grown without synthetic pesticides. The leaves are dried, which neutralises their sting completely, and are used to make a popular, earthy herbal tea.
Nettle tea has a deep, earthy, and full-bodied 'green' flavour. It's not bitter, but rather smooth and herbaceous, similar to a rich spinach broth or a Japanese green tea.
No. The 'sting' from the fresh plant (caused by tiny hairs containing formic acid) is completely neutralised by the drying process. Our dried Nettle Leaf is perfectly safe to handle and brew, and has no sting.
To make a herbal infusion, use 1-2 teaspoons of the dried leaves per cup. Pour over hot (not boiling) water and cover the cup. Steeping it covered for 5-10 minutes traps the volatile oils and flavours. Strain and serve.
They are two different parts of the plant used for different purposes. The leaf (this product) is used for teas and as a 'green' food. The root is a tough, woody material that is typically ground or used in tinctures for different traditional reasons.
Nettle is a 'bio-accumulator,' meaning it readily absorbs everything from the soil it grows in. Choosing organic ensures the plant was grown in clean, tested soil without synthetic pesticides or herbicides, resulting in a pure, high-quality product.
