STINGING NETTLE. How to Make Fermented Tea. 

Stinging nettles have also been traditionally used for arthritis, rheumatism, inflammation by gently beating the body with bundles of the freshly picked leaves still attached to the stalks, especially in conjunction with banya (traditional Russian sauna), allowing them to sting the body. Much like bee venom / stings used over the area of painfully swollen joints, this greatly relieves the associated inflammation & pain.

love the color of the tea. Such a touching story about the towel.

I also have a spoon rest next to my stove from my mama, she passed 7yrs. ago, it always reminds me of her♥️🦋✨

I love the towel. You cover and bless your tea, with your Mother's love!

How interesting in so many ways! In North American herbalism we’re taught that nettle is hard on the kidneys if used when in flower. I wonder if fermentation negates whatever harm is in the plant when mature? I’m very partial to nettles so will try this. I generally make an overnight infusion of dried nettle which gives a rich emerald green brew - delicious served cold. I do ferment nettles - I put a little in my sauerkraut. It seems to speed up the fermentation process. That teapot! I had the whole tea set, (cups & saucers, plates etc). just minus the teapot, it was my grandmother’s. I recently passed it on to my daughter-in-law (who happens to be Russian/Ukranian.) Small world ..

Thank u so very much . Love the music I danced many years Russian classical ballet and my fathers grandmother was from Russia and I believe grandparents both sides left to be in England my mother only one born here in America. I am subscribed many channels and find yours to relax ,calm ,and make me want to come back and learn more God bless you 🙏🏻😘

I have never heard of fermented tea. Looks lovely and rich. Can you do this with other herbal teas? Great music, great teapot and glass. The tea towel is touching.

Excellent. Thank you for this. I am so happy that I can use the older nettles. I thought it was just the first 2 to 3 leaves. I also save the seeds.

Just discovered your channel. What a beautiful and inspiring presentation. Thank you for sharing some of your culture and memories❤

Hi Luli, thank you for the instructions on fermented tea. I plan to harvest some tomorrow and will try this recipe as well as drying it in the sun. There are so many ways to deal with this wonderful herb. I an new to nettle and hope it helps my arthritis. I made some fresh tea today and found it very nice in flavor with some honey.

Great video and I love your gardens! Thank you for the knowledge sharing. Can hardly wait to drink the first tea from this process.

Great video. I love your tea pot and your cup❤️ it’s so cool that you use your moms towel!

Love the music and animcal sounds. I will eagerly make this tea.

Luli, you definitely need to look up what that plant is that is choosing to grow with and around the stinking nettle. Nothing, is a 'just a weed'. Nature is wise. Think in terms of context. Think in terms of Neighborhood and Diversity. I'm sure you will be deeply surprised when you find out what that plant is and it's background story. This is a gift no doubt. ps did you end up looking into what that plant was?

Can I ferment peppermint tea? Will fermenting increase the beneficial properties? Excellent video. I watch it each year before I harvest my nettles! Thank you

I have never heard about fermented tea. Where do you find nettle? Do you grow yourself it or is it a wild herb?

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Hi it sounds lovely 😊 What a lovely teapot. Can it be fermented without freezing please?

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Hi. Nice video, Thanks. I've been making fermented stinging nettle tea for few years now, and all kind of other preservation. Did you try to ferment it and then freeze in ice cubes or muffin forms instead of drying - to cook with it?

I might try this with deadnettle.

Just found your channel and subscribed. I have a simple question that i didnt see answered in the video. Do you rinse the leaves off and pat or airdry them before going into the freezer?

Hello thank you for sharing they have a lot of liquid during fermentation do you keep the liquid for fertiliser or you keep it thank you in advance from Cabada❤

Great I was wondering if Nettle leaves could be fermented today to improve the flavour 🙂 Does it matter if the leaves have oxygen or not when they're fermenting?

I'm confused with "Fermented"....Why or how is this considered fermented....?

Can this be done inside in the room at 18 c°?not outside in the sun?

Have you ever fermented ground ivy (creeping charlie) or pigweed?

What amount of dried nettle and hot water do you use?

How long does it take if you let the herbs air dry please?

What does it taste like .... ?