Nettle

Our hometown Koprivnica (”Nettletown”) is known for high-quality nettle that grows in this area. These are naturally harvested nettle leaves, dried and separated from the stalk. Nettle has many therapeutic properties.

This plant is known, to have a broad spectrum of activity (above all other herbs). It is good for regulating and reducing problems caused by frequent urination. It stimulates the kidneys, purifies the blood, strengthens the immune system, reduces allergic reactions, improves digestion, and has a soothing effect.

Nettle is rich in vitamin C, B, K (dependent on habitat), various minerals such as Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Phosphorus (P) and Manganese (Mn). It also contains a lot of plant enzymes, phytosterols and other elements known to the modern pharmaceutical industry and food industry.

Today we prepare nettle in various ways. Nettle can be prepared as an herbal tea (hot or cold), and you can make syrups and juices from it. You can eat it, too (soup, salad, sauce, in cakes). Also, you can find it in cosmetics (hair, skin and nail products) and in pharmaceutical drugs.

  • nettle from ”Nettletown” (Koprivnica – kopriva = eng. nettle)
  • for regulating and reducing problems caused by frequent urination
  • stimulates the kidneys
  • purifies the blood
  • reduces allergic reactions
  • strengthens the immune system
  • improves digestion
  • has a soothing effect

Ingredients

nettle

How to prepare tea?

Put the kettle on the stove (or plug in the electric kettle) and bring the water to boil. When the water comes to a rolling boil add 1 tablespoon (big spoon – tbsp) of herbal tea. Steep for at least 20-25 minutes. Then, pour the hot tea through the strainer into a cup. Sweeten to taste. Sugar, honey or lemon are good choices. However, some herbal teas are naturally sweet so you should taste each tea by itself first before deciding if sugar, honey or lemon are needed.

Put the kettle on the stove (or plug in the electric kettle) and bring the water to boil. When the water comes to a rolling boil add 1 teaspoon (small spoon – tsp) of herbal tea. Steep for at least 10-15 minutes. Then, pour hot tea through the strainer into a cup. Sweeten to taste. Sugar, honey or lemon are good choices. However, some herbal teas are naturally sweet so you should taste each tea by itself first before deciding if sugar, honey or lemon are needed.

Enjoy!