Nettle Leaves (Urtica Dioica) – Herb

Brew & Taste

Nettle tea tastes… natural. It’s pleasant, without astringency or oppressive grassiness. Pure, to be put simply. The infusion is yellow to slightly brown.

Origins

Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is an herb that almost everyone is familiar with. Some from their childhood, when they tried to carefully tread around the itchy plants, others from adulthood, when they discovered its extraordinary attributes. It grows in Europe, Asia, North America, and parts of Africa, and thrives best where the soil is moist, nutritious, and rich in nitrogen.
The typical clumps of nettles most often grow along streams, fences, and in meadows. The plant can reach a height of up to 1.5 meters. It’s recognizable at first glance by its rich green, heart-shaped leaves with serrated edges. Nettles bloom with small, greenish flowers.
What about its sting? To protect itself from herbivores, it has tiny hairs on its leaves and stems that are filled with formic acid, histamine, and acetylcholine. When touched, the hairs break and release all these substances onto the skin, causing the familiar burning and discomfort. So, this unusual ability is its natural “defense system”.
Nettles contain:

• iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, silicon,
• vitamins A, C, K, and B group vitamins,
• chlorophyll,
• flavonoids,
• tannins,
• formic acid,
• proteins, and amino acids.

Nettles are best harvested from spring to early summer, when the young leaves have the highest content of active substances. After drying, they retain their fresh green color and herbal aroma. The leaves are used to prepare infusions as well as powders, tinctures, or syrups. For centuries, nettle has been used not only in folk medicine, but also in gastronomy and cosmetics. It’s associated with vitality, detoxification of the body, and natural immunity. Whether you drink it, eat it, or use it to make a hair rinse, it’ll always remind you that true power is often hidden in the ordinary.

Some health benefits of nettle:

• supports normal kidney function and water excretion from the body,
• contributes to natural immunity and vitality,
• helps maintain healthy bones, hair, and nails,
• supports normal vascular system function and refreshes the body.

Herb packaging preview

We pack our herbs in a strong, zip-lock aluminum packet which allows you to easily re-seal its contents. Thanks to the hermetic seal, the herbs are protected against humidity, light and foreign odors, all of which could noticeably affect the quality of the brew and the herb itself.