A most potent herb, the many qualities compensating for the stung fingers that inevitably accompany the harvest. The sting is caused by the formic acid in the plant and can be soothed by rubbing the spot with dock leaves (Rumex obtusifolus). Providen... *
Nettle Tea Review "Ordering was easy, delivery was quick, service from what I have encountered (no issues) was good. The product although I have no other Nettle Tea bags to compare it to is of very good quality. Overall a good product with good service.
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A most potent herb, the many qualities compensating for the stung fingers that inevitably accompany the harvest. The sting is caused by the formic acid in the plant and can be soothed by rubbing the spot with dock leaves (Rumex obtusifolus). Providence, somehow, usually plants the dock alongside the nettle beds. Nettle is like a beast with a heart of gold.
Nettle is a perennial 2-7 feet high: the root is creeping and branching, the plant is clothed in stinging hairs and bears opposite, cordate, deeply serrate, pointed leaves which are downy underneath; heart-shaped, finely toothed leaves and it has a clump of upright, four-angled, 1-2 foot stems are covered with downy hair and with venomous spines; emits an acrid fluid when touched, causing pain. Each spine is a hollow needle filled with venom which is released whenever the plant is brushed. The venom stings like a bee and produces a red rash. The virulent qualities are destroyed by cooking (boiling or steaming) or drying the plant. The small, petal-less, greenish flowers grow in axillary clusters in "tassels", male and female on separate plants; blooms from July to September. Fruits are small nutlets enclosed in dried sepals.
Nine of the 30 species of Urtica are found in the United States and Canada growing wild. It is an old English custom to drink nettle tea on occasion. This habit was believed to have been brought with the Roman conquerors to the Isles, who used the tea as a bracer in the rigorous climate.
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Directions
Fresh drawn, boiling water contains the most oxygen, thereby giving the fullest taste to tea. Water that has been boiling for some time looses the oxygen and thereby the best taste.
Allow full expansion during the infusion and easy removal after the time for steeping has elapsed.
Draw into a tea pot or kettle the best fresh water that you have available.
Warm the teapot and cups while the water is boiling.
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PhytoVie manufactures a wide selection of therapeutic and aromatic teas. The PhytoVie manufacturing process guarantees the quality and consistency of each and every tea bag. Our buyers select only the highest premium quality teas each season, importing from around the world. Each tea bag contains only the finest quality ingredients.
Ordering was easy, delivery was quick, service from what I have encountered (no issues) was good. The product although I have no other Nettle Tea bags to compare it to is of very good quality. Overall a good product with good service.
Thanks Jerry
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NA
(Profession: NA)
Stinging Nettle Leaf Tea
Nice flavor, seems fresher than what I had been buying. It is difficult to find this tea locally so I am glad I discovered your company.
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Jean
I had never tasted stinging nettle leaf tea before and I was delighted with the flavour. First rate!
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Richard
(Profession: MLIA(Dip))
Delivered requests
My order was fulfilled and despatched quickly and received in order. I had problems getting nettle tea, but no problem now. Thanks
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Oak
(Profession: retired Civil Servant)
Stinging Nettle
I am enjoying the tea, I actually drink it with Swedish Bitters. I will give it a four star.
