Nettle Leaf Energy Tea
A refreshing herbal tea made from dried nettle leaves that provides a natural energy boost without the jitters of caffeine.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Herbal
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh, filtered water
- 1 tablespoon dried nettle leaves
- Squeeze of fresh lemon
- Honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Slice of ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the water in a kettle.
- Add 1 tablespoon of dried nettle leaf per cup of water.
- Let steep for 5–7 minutes until the color resembles spring grass.
- Strain out the nettle leaves.
- Add a squeeze of lemon and honey to taste.
- Sip and enjoy!
Notes
For variations, try adding dried mint, rosemary, or lavender. Can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: herbal tea, nettle tea, energy drink, natural energy, caffeine-free