Did you know there are many plants beyond our salad staples that are rich in mineral content? This means that you don’t have to only eat salads to consume your daily nutrients – you can actually extract them into hot water from the same leafy greens you know and love. The longer the herb steeps in water, the more minerals it can extract from the plant. Mineral rich herbs such as nettle leaf, papaya leaf, oat straw, cleavers, horsetail and tons others, benefit from long infusions (overnight or a full day). Use this method when you’re making a ‘multi-vitamin/mineral tea’ to sip throughout the day. You can use your herb of choice, but today we're starting with the mighty Nettle.  What do we know about the amazing herb?  Nettle is an adrenal ally, meaning she can support you when you feel burnt out.  Nettle infusions are highly nutritive tonics that nourish your body with trace minerals and vitamin K as well as many antioxidants.  She nourishes and supports the adrenals, kidneys, supports skin and hair health and is quite effective in easing seasonal allergies.   These infusions have a pleasantly mild flavour and gentle tonics without side effects. I hope you enjoy its amazing benefits as much as I do.   Let's put that kettle to the nettle!

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MATERIALS:

a 32 oz. mason jar with lid

dried herb(s) of your choice

boiling water

 

DIRECTIONS:

1. Make your infusion at night before you go to bed so that it’s ready in the morning. Clean your jar thoroughly and bring water to boil.

2. As the water is heating, pack your jar one-third to halfway full with plant material. Remember, this is like getting minerals from a salad! You want a lot more than just a tablespoon.

4. Pour the boiling water up to the rim of the jar, screw on a tight lid, and go to bed.

5. In the morning, strain the plant material out (squeezing it well). Here you can either: a) put the strained tea right back into the mason jar and drink it room temperature throughout the day, b) reheat it on the stove so that your tea is hot, c) add ice, d) add honey, etc. Get creative and find out what tastes best to you. Drink before the day is over and make a new one for the next morning.