Characteristics: fresh leafy flavour bitter add lemon to nettle tea it will change colour Hot Brewing Method: place one heaped teaspoon of Nettle per person into a warmed pot and add fresh boiling water. Allow to steep for 5 minutes, Benefits: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic, anti-anaphylactic,anti-rheumatic, anti-asthmatic, , anti-dandruff, anti-histamine, astringent, decongestant, diuretic, stimulating tonic, the plant has anti-anaemic and anti-diabetic, properties. Hot Brewing Methods are just a rough guide and can be adjusted to personal taste. Warning if you are on prescribed medication, check with your doctor before using any herbal teas. Also be wary if you are pregnant! If you suffer any negative effects stop drinking tea immediately and consult your doctor. References: www.herbsociety.co.uk www.herbwisdom.com www.ageless.co.za www.bgci.org www.detoxing.org.uk www.wikipedia.org