Mullein + Nettle Iced Tea

🍃🫖🧊Mullein+Nettle Iced Tea🧊🫖🍃

Have you ever thought of icing herbal teas? Your favorite sweetener and a tall glass of ice.

Adding mullein and stinging nettle helps the body gently expel and flush what doesn’t serve us, while providing antihistamine and mineral support. 

Mullein leaf is an expectorant and soothes the respiratory system, helping to thin and clear mucous. Stinging nettle is packed full of vitamins and minerals to replace what the body needs to heal. 

Give this recipe a try for a healthy summer swap!

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🍃🫖🧊RECIPE🧊🫖🍃

• 1 gallon filtered water
• 2 tbsp dried mullein leaf
• 2 tbsp dried stinging nettle leaf
• 2 tbsp dried oolong leaf (optional, for caffeine)
• 1 cup raw sugar, honey, or sweetener

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🍃🫖🧊INSTRUCTIONS🧊🫖🍃

• Add the dry herbs to a gallon sized tea bag or strainer
• Heat one gallon of filtered water and herbs to 212°F/100°C
• Cut the heat and cover the pot, steeping 15-20 minutes
• Add sweetener while the tea is still warm, stirring to incorporate
• Transfer tea to 1/2 gallon jars and store in the fridge once cooled

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🍃🫖🧊BENEFITS OF THIS TEA🧊🫖🍃

• Expectorant
• Soothes throat and respiratory tract 
• Antihistamine and allergy relief
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antioxidants
• Iron, vitamins, and minerals
• Immune function
• Kidney function
• Gentle diuretic

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🍃🫖🧊DISCLAIMER🧊🫖🍃

As with anything, start slow, see how your body responds.

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal products, especially if you have a medical condition, are taking any medication, or are pregnant or nursing. 

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