H-GB-027
Nettle Leaf
Dried cut leaf tisane, from England, UK.
Herbal tisanes
Nettle Leaf is strongest on vegetal, body and smoothness. Typical tasting words: spinach, cut hay, fresh grass, mineral. Used across the British Isles and Europe since ancient times as a spring tonic, pot herb, and restorative infusion. A staple of traditional English folk herbalism, commonly infused as a hearty mineral-rich non-caffeinated daily brew.
Also known as Stinging Nettle and Urtica.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- England, UK
- Plant
- Urtica dioica
- Harvest
- spring
- Elevation
- low
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- cut
- Price band
- budget
- Availability
- common
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 5 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: harvesting, then washing, then drying, then cutting.
Caffeine
Nettle Leaf is caffeine-free. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Low enough to suit the evening for most people. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 3 g | 95 to 100 °C | 5 min, 7 min |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 3 g | Fridge | 8 to 12 hours |
Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- morning
- afternoon
- morning
- midday
- relaxing
Pairs with salads and cheese. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: no.
Tasting words explained
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