Nettle Birch Leaf Tea

Prep: 5min
| Servings: 1 | Cook: 10min
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Herb‑aromatic tea enjoyment with a hint of lemon freshness. Nettles and birch leaves are real slimming aids.

Ingredients

  • 2 g juniper berries
  • 4 tsp dried nettle leaves
  • 2 tsp dried birch leaf
  • 0.5 Organic lemon

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Crush the juniper berries lightly in a mortar or with the back of a wide knife.

  2. 2.

    Add the nettle and birch leaves to a pot and pour 250 ml boiling water over them. Cover and let steep for 8 minutes.

  3. 3.

    Meanwhile, rinse the lemon hot and dry it with kitchen paper. Thinly peel the zest with a vegetable peeler and cut into fine strips.

  4. 4.

    Pour the tea through a sieve into a cup or glass. Garnish with the lemon zest strips.