Nettle Leaf Cut and Sifted 4 oz (Stinging Nettle, Ortiga) for Nettle Tea

Nettle, or stinging nettle, is one of the most recognized plants in the world, famous for the tiny hairs on its fresh leaves. Drying removes the sting completely, which is how nettle leaf has been enjoyed as a tea across Europe and the Americas for generations. In Spanish it goes by ortiga, and in botany books it is Urtica dioica.

Nettle tea drinks like a deep green broth, closer to spinach than to a floral tea, with a rich, savory character and no caffeine. The cut and sifted leaf also works in soups and stocks the way you would use a dried green.

Each bag holds 4 oz of organic or wildcrafted nettle leaf from Ukraine, cut and sifted. Just the leaf, nothing added.

The other way it is used
Beyond the tea, the label lists nettle tincture. The cut leaf also goes into soups and stocks the way you would use any dried green.

How to store it
Tightly closed in a dry place at room temperature, 59 to 86°F (15 to 30°C), as printed on the bag.

Frequently asked questions

Does nettle tea have caffeine?
No. Nettle is naturally caffeine free, and this is just the dried leaf, so there is no caffeine in the cup.

What does nettle tea taste like?
Deep and green, more like a savory vegetable broth than a floral tea, closer to spinach. It is smooth, not bitter.

How do you make nettle tea?
Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of cut and sifted nettle leaf to 8 fl oz of boiling water. Cover and steep for 10 to 15 minutes, then strain. Full method in our nettle tea guide.

Does dried nettle still sting?
No. The sting comes from tiny hairs on the fresh plant, and drying removes it completely. Dried nettle leaf is safe to handle and to brew.

Can you use dried nettle leaf instead of fresh?
Yes. Dried leaf is the usual way nettle tea is made, and because this is already cut and sifted it goes straight into a teapot or infuser.

What is nettle tea, and what is in it?
It is tea brewed from the leaf of Urtica dioica, the plant also called stinging nettle. This bag is one ingredient: cut and sifted nettle leaf, no fillers, nothing added.

Is it organic, and where is it from?
It is organic or wildcrafted nettle leaf from Ukraine, with nothing added.

What is ortiga in English?
Nettle. The plant is Urtica dioica, called stinging nettle or nettle in English and ortiga in Spanish. This bag holds the dried leaf of it, cut and sifted. One thing worth knowing if you are shopping from a recipe: ortiga is the nettle, while oruga is a caterpillar and a completely different word.

Where can I buy dried nettle leaf?
Here. This is 4 oz of organic or wildcrafted cut and sifted nettle leaf from Ukraine, one ingredient. Orders leave in 1 to 2 business days, and we ship worldwide with duty pre paid for most countries. The rest of the range is in loose leaf herbs and teas.

¿Qué es la ortiga y cómo se prepara?
La ortiga (Urtica dioica) es una planta conocida por los pelillos que pican en la hoja fresca. Al secarse, el aguijón desaparece por completo, y así es como se ha tomado el té de ortiga por generaciones. Nuestra bolsa trae 4 oz de hoja de ortiga orgánica o silvestre de Ucrania, cortada y cernida, un solo ingrediente, sin cafeína. Agregue de 1 a 2 cucharaditas a 8 fl oz de agua hirviendo, tape y deje reposar de 10 a 15 minutos, luego cuele. Método completo en nuestra guía para preparar té de ortiga.

PRECAUTIONS

• Not for use during pregnancy or nursing.
• Not recommended for anyone under 18.
• Individuals with known medical conditions should consult a physician before use.
• Keep out of reach of children.

DIRECTIONS:

To make nettle tea, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of nettle leaf to 8 fl oz of boiling water. Cover and steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain, then enjoy hot or iced. Nettle leaf is also traditionally prepared as a tincture, and the cut leaf goes into soups and stocks.

Store tightly closed in a dry place at room temperature, 59 to 86°F (15 to 30°C).

• Processing Time: Orders ship within 1 to 2 business days.
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