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 ..
Nettle contains oxalis acid which can be hard on the kidneys in large quantities they say, boiling the plant for a longer while (like when making a soup or stew) or the process of fermentation dissolves the oxalic acids (bacteria found in ferments are known to break down oxalic acid and boiling dissolves it)❤ boiling may also reduce some of the other beneficial properties, and fermenting may also change, reduce but also add certain properties of the plant. Adding sour to a tea, such as lemon or vinegar can neutralize some or all of the oxalate acids, also adding a small amount of baking soda may have the same effect….
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 🙏🏻😘
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.
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.
Hi Sis Willi! Not herbs are good for fermentation, those that have a lot of essential oils are not recommended, for example, mint is not good for fermentation. However, herbs like clover, black currant, strawberry leaves, raspberry leaves are great for fermentation. Thank you for your kind words. 💗
Regular black tea leaves are fermented, actually (as are others), before they're processed into the commercial type of tea bags or loose tea leaves we buy. Fermentation is part of the complete process.
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
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.
It is not recommend to dry in the sun. The sun is to breakdown the natural plant material, we want to preserve it. I recommend harvesting before the nettle turns into seed and drying it in the shade, dehydrator, or the oven.
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?
Thank you for your comment. Stinging nettle likes to grow in disturbed well fertilized soils. Some even say that nettle follows human feet, where ever humans go , the nettle follows. it can be found in fields near rivers, orchards, near barns and ponds. I would recommend to keep a herbal book to properly help in identifying wild herbs.
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?
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?
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?
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❤
Hi! I haven't done any fermentation with pigweed, I know it edible and nutrition. As far as creeping Charlie is a very fragrant herb (many volatile oils) is tricky for fermenting.
Great question. I use a dehydrator and it depends if there are any stems, may take longer. Sometimes 12-15 hours. However, sometimes longer. Must be completely dry, brittle, and cooled off before storing.
@@lulishomestead6767 Thanks !! I'm making some now with my locally collected plants , do you use the buds and flowers also ? I noticed when you striped the plant , seemed like you put both together ? Hey Thanks again !! ( great channel , of course I'm subscribed ! ) .
I love the towel. You cover and bless your tea, with your Mother's love!
love the color of the tea. Such a touching story about the towel.
Thanks! Yes, the fermentation gives tea that rich deep color and flavor. My mama's towel is falling apart, but I still love it
I also have a spoon rest next to my stove from my mama, she passed 7yrs. ago, it always reminds me of her♥️🦋✨
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 ..
It's a small world after all. I try to harvest my nettle before blossoms, but sometimes I'm late.
Nettle contains oxalis acid which can be hard on the kidneys in large quantities they say, boiling the plant for a longer while (like when making a soup or stew) or the process of fermentation dissolves the oxalic acids (bacteria found in ferments are known to break down oxalic acid and boiling dissolves it)❤ boiling may also reduce some of the other beneficial properties, and fermenting may also change, reduce but also add certain properties of the plant. Adding sour to a tea, such as lemon or vinegar can neutralize some or all of the oxalate acids, also adding a small amount of baking soda may have the same effect….
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 🙏🏻😘
It's great that you know your family tree!
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.
Banyan is great!
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.
Thanks for sharing 😊 I love the glass you’re using.
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.
Hi Sis Willi! Not herbs are good for fermentation, those that have a lot of essential oils are not recommended, for example, mint is not good for fermentation. However, herbs like clover, black currant, strawberry leaves, raspberry leaves are great for fermentation. Thank you for your kind words. 💗
Regular black tea leaves are fermented, actually (as are others), before they're processed into the commercial type of tea bags or loose tea leaves we buy. Fermentation is part of the complete process.
Just discovered your channel. What a beautiful and inspiring presentation. Thank you for sharing some of your culture and memories❤
Happy to share. Tea time is the best
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
Unfortunately, any herbs high in volatile oils aren't for fermentation
@@lulishomestead6767 Ok goof to know. Thank you
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.
It is not recommend to dry in the sun. The sun is to breakdown the natural plant material, we want to preserve it. I recommend harvesting before the nettle turns into seed and drying it in the shade, dehydrator, or the oven.
Great video. I love your tea pot and your cup❤️ it’s so cool that you use your moms towel!
Great video and I love your gardens! Thank you for the knowledge sharing. Can hardly wait to drink the first tea from this process.
You sound excited! That's wonderful. I love my fragrant herbal tea. Enjoy.
Love the music and animcal sounds. I will eagerly make this tea.
Oh, I see now that the tea is for plants. It seems like preparation for humans is the same?
Sorry! I tried to delete my question, which I wrote before coming to the end of the video.
Hi it sounds lovely 😊 What a lovely teapot. Can it be fermented without freezing please?
Yes, absolutely but longer and risk of creating mold
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 have never heard about fermented tea. Where do you find nettle? Do you grow yourself it or is it a wild herb?
Thank you for your comment. Stinging nettle likes to grow in disturbed well fertilized soils. Some even say that nettle follows human feet, where ever humans go , the nettle follows. it can be found in fields near rivers, orchards, near barns and ponds. I would recommend to keep a herbal book to properly help in identifying wild herbs.
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?
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?
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?
I did not look it up, life got in the way. You are so correct, there are always reasons for plants being there
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❤
I'm confused with "Fermented"....Why or how is this considered fermented....?
I might try this with deadnettle.
Have you ever fermented ground ivy (creeping charlie) or pigweed?
Hi! I haven't done any fermentation with pigweed, I know it edible and nutrition. As far as creeping Charlie is a very fragrant herb (many volatile oils) is tricky for fermenting.
What amount of dried nettle and hot water do you use?
Can this be done inside in the room at 18 c°?not outside in the sun?
Absolutely!
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How long does it take if you let the herbs air dry please?
Great question. I use a dehydrator and it depends if there are any stems, may take longer. Sometimes 12-15 hours. However, sometimes longer. Must be completely dry, brittle, and cooled off before storing.
@@lulishomestead6767 thank you!
Do you still recommend this to be the best way for the nettle leaves? Or is dehydrating the same? Thanks!!
What does it taste like .... ?
Like an earthy green tea. I like to infuse it for a while so it becomes rich in flavor.
@@lulishomestead6767 Thanks !! I'm making some now with my locally collected plants , do you use the buds and flowers also ? I noticed when you striped the plant , seemed like you put both together ? Hey Thanks again !! ( great channel , of course I'm subscribed ! ) .
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