Tea infusions are everything right now. This is the latest addition to my wellness routine and it is a habit that is totally sticking.
The combo I’m currently obsessed with is raspberry leaf and nettle. I was listening to a podcast and a woman said drinking this infusion daily made her hair “grow like crazy”. My ears perked up immediately. I researched the nutrient detail and discovered that Raspberry leaves are packed with iron, and nettle not only contributes in iron, but brings along magnesium and manganese in addition to vitamins A, several B vitamins and vitamin C!
Why I’m most excited about this tea infusion
A year ago, I’d been prescribed by my health care provider to take an iron supplement to address my low ferritin levels. Being the compliant patient that I am, I promptly went to the grocery store, picked up a bottle of iron supplements and proceeded to take it twice. I have NOT taken it again. I felt really tired after taking the supplement and after the second day of it, I just didn’t want to take it anymore. I’d prefer to address any deficiencies through food anyway, but at the time I wasn’t sure how to work on this one. I eat meat, but this was proving to not be enough. Upping my meat intake is not what I want to do, but I wanted more iron in an efficient method.
Now, after learning about nettle and raspberry leaf tea infusions and my new knowledge of the link between manganese and scoliosis… This may be the herbal solution that I’ve been looking for.
How I make my infusion
I currently get mine brewing first thing in the morning when I get into the office. I start my day with a couple of meetings, and right after, I head to the kitchenette to:
- Grab my Yeti travel mug
- Pour hot water over 1 nettle leaf tea bag and 3 raspberry leaf tea bags
- Put on the lid and let sit for 4 hours
I remove the tea bags after lunch – around 1 pm – add a scoop of collagen powder, then savor this lovely infusion. What I love about using a Yeti is that my tea is still hot when I drink it, even after 4 hours!
Nettle has been used for centuries to treat conditions like anemia, eczema, joint pain along with many many more. I encourage you to look into nettle if you are struggling with any of these pesky symptoms.
What teas are you currently enjoying? Have you tried making an infusion?
Sources:
https://www.emmierae.com/blog/nettle-infusion
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/red-raspberry-leaf-tea#benefits
https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-nettle-tea-765166
https://www.livestrong.com/article/271267-how-nettle-root-works-for-hair-loss/
