Nettle Tea
Nettle tea is a herbal infusion made by steeping the dried leaves and stems of the stinging nettle plant in hot water. It is a caffeine-free beverage with a mild, earthy flavor similar to green tea. This traditional drink has been consumed for centuries across Europe, Asia, and North America.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Nettle tea is virtually calorie-free and contains no significant fat, protein, or carbohydrates. Its primary nutritional value comes from a range of minerals and antioxidants, including iron, calcium, and vitamin K, which are extracted into the water during brewing.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 2 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 50 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 100 mg |
| Vitamin K | 40 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 15 mcg RAE |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Antioxidants | varies |
Per 1 cup brewed tea (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The stinging nettle plant is famous for its hairs that cause a temporary, painful sting upon contact, but this effect is completely neutralized by drying or steeping in hot water. Culturally, it has been used not just as a drink but also as a spring tonic and in traditional folk medicine for various purposes.
