Stinging Nettle Latte
Therapeutic and delicious nettle latte with a hint of natural sweetener to complement the robust flavor of this ancient energizing herb.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp nettle tea or three nontoxic teabags
- 1/2 cup filtered water
- 1/2 cup whole milk preferably grassfed
- 1/2 Tbsp date syrup or maple syrup
Instructions
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Bring filtered water to a boil preferably in a tea kettle instead of the microwave.
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Pour 1/2 cup hot filtered water into a large coffee mug and add the loose nettle tea tea. Stir, cover with a small plate and let steep for 10 minutes.
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If using loose tea, strain out nettle into a fresh coffee mug after the steeping time is complete. *You can use a tea infuser to skip this step, but I find the nettle tea concentrates better stirred directly into the hot water.
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While the tea is steeping, pour whole milk into a small saucepan and turn on medium heat. Hint: If using raw milk, heat only to 117 °F/47 °C to preserve probiotics and enzymes (use a candy thermometer).
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When milk is heated to desired temperature, pour into the mug with the nettle tea concentrate.
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Stir in whole date or maple syrup and enjoy!