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Recipe for Nettle Tea

Bring fresh cold water to the boil. Scald a china tea pot, take a handful of fresh nettle leaves and crush them gently. Wear gloves for this. The quantity will depend on how intense an infusion you enjoy.

Put the crushed leaves into the scalded teapot. Pour the boiling water over the leaves, cover the teapot and allow to infuse for five to 10 minutes. Serve immediately.Combine fresh spearmint and lemon balm leaves with the nettles for a fresh flavour.