Dark and mysterious cup with a dry herbaceous finish.
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| 100 g | $4.16 / per cup $0.08 | |
| 250 g | $8.09 / per cup $0.06 | |
| 500 g | $12.24 / per cup $0.04 | |
| 1 kg | $23.10 / per cup $0.04 | |
Nettles, we’ve all heard about their sting, but how many of us know about their ability to sustain life? Jetsun Milarepa certainly knew all about it. According to legend, Milarepa, one of Tibet’s most famous yogis and poets, survived for decades, meditating in a cave, consuming nothing but nettles. The story maintains that he consumed the herb to such an extent that his skin turned green. (Speaking of turning things green, a dye made from nettles was reportedly used to make camouflage in England during WWII.)
While there is no way to scientifically corroborate Milarepa’s story, since he died in the year 1135, what is known is that nettles are high in protein, vitamin C, vitamin A and Iron, and has been held in high regard by health and wellness practitioners throughout recorded history. No less notable a personage than Hippocrates, the great physician of Greek antiquity, recorded more than 61 medicinal uses for the plant. To this day, natural health practitioners prize nettle for its ability to stimulate the lymph system, relieve arthritis symptoms, reduce gingivitis, treat the common cold, ease asthma symptoms and more – amazing.
As an herbal tea, nettle holds up very well in the cup, offering herbaceous notes that are superb either on their own or with a dash of honey. Nettles can be brewed the way you would any herbal or loose-leaf tea, then strained into the cup before drinking. And in case you’re wondering, no, the tea doesn’t sting! Enjoy the sweet nectar of nature today.
Tea Type: Black
Country: Bulgaria
Region: Provdiv
Grade: 1st Grade New Crop, Cut and Sift.
Altitude: 300 – 700 feet above sea level
Manufacturer Type: Traditional process, Small batch crafted, Air and sun dried.
Ingredients: Nettle leaves.
Cup Characteristics: Dark and mysterious cup with a dry herbaceous finish.
Infusion: Thick deep green hints of orange.
Hot tea brewing method: Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon, 1 tea bag or 1 Q3 single serve packet for each 7-9oz/200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time, the better the flavor as more fruit or herb flavor is extracted). Garnish and sweeten to taste.
Iced tea brewing method (Pitcher): (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 slightly heaping teaspoons, 6 tea bags or 6 Q3 single serve packets into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 1¼ cups/315ml into the pot. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves or removing the tea bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about.)
Iced tea brewing method (Individual Serving): Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon, 1 tea bag or 1 Q3 single serve packet into a teapot for each serving required. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz/170-200ml per serving into the pot. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the leaves or removing the tea bags. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional 1/2 serving. Sweeten and/or add lemon to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about!)Subscribe to our newsletter and always be the first to hear about what is happening.
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