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What Does Nettle Tea Taste Like?

In my experience with nettle tea, I’ve often been asked what it tastes like. Many people are put-off by herbal teas and unfairly assume that they won’t like them. It’s sort of like offering a non-vegetarian a soy burger. That horrified look is usually the same one I get when I suggest someone drink nettle herbal tea.

If I’m able to convince them to give it a try, however, most people find nettle tastes quite pleasant. It reminds me a bit of hay, but with some honey and lemon, it’s very good and can even be enjoyed as iced nettle tea.

Stinging nettle tea has a rich, robust taste with a hint of minerals, and for good reason. It’s full of them! There may be no healthier tea on the planet, so even if  you don’t like the taste at first, you should really give it some time. If you’re already a fan of herbal teas and you haven’t tried nettle, you’re sure to enjoy the flavor.

Some people have described nettle herbal tea as having a mild “vegetable” taste, which is reasonable considering fresh nettles are often cooked and eaten like spinach. Don’t worry! Nettle tastes nothing like spinach, particularly in tea form.

Out of the five flavors, nettle tea is best defined as slightly bitter and salty, although neither flavor is that strong. Honey added to warm tea effectively reduces the level of bitterness, but sugar should not be used. It destroys the healing properties of nettle tea, and most other teas.

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