Q&A for How to Make Nettle Tea

It's good for optimizing kidney function.

Either way is fine. Boiling with the stems will help the tea turn pink if you add lemon juice.

Yes! Brew hot first, then let steep. Once it cools, put it into the refrigerator.

You can buy it online or purchase it from a local gardening store.

Yes, it should be safe, but you can ask your doctor if you're concerned.

Yes, of course.

Yes. Nettles can cause uterine contractions, which in turn increases your risk of miscarrying. Avoid eating nettles while pregnant.

It is not recommended to do so. Reheating your tea will take away several of its beneficial properties. Some volatile compounds such as essential oils and labile are might also be present in the tea, and they escape when subjected to too much heat.

The maximum recommended use of nettle tea is four cups per day. If you want to try the tea, drink one cup three times per day.

The maximum you can drink is 4 cups. The recommended amount is 3 cups per day. It also depends on your age, and what you have eaten or drunk beforehand, which may interact with the tea - do some research first.

If using fresh leaves, boil them in the water for 10-15 minutes. If using dried leaves, pour the boiling water over them and steep for 15-20 minutes. Strain the tea and it's ready to drink. Similar to a tea, you can also prepare an infusion that is stronger in strength and can be sipped each day.

Once dried, the nettle will retain it's potency for up to 18 months, so you don't need to be in a rush to consume it.

You can make a large batch of nettle tea and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It is fine to drink the tea hot or cold.

Nettle tea can sometimes cause digestive issues like bloating, gas, and stomach pain. If you experience any of these symptoms after drinking nettle tea, it's best to stop drinking it and see a doctor if the symptoms persist.