"If I am using it medicinally or to build blood, I take a cup of crushed nettle leaves and simmer them covered in a liter of water for five minutes. Then I leave the covered pan on the stove to infuse overnight. I strain it in the morning and put it in my water bottle and drink it at room temperature or use it as a soup stock. The resulting tea is a dark green and is intensely nourishing. It is best served unsweetened, as the mineral salts work better as a savory drink."