Homemade nettle potion for allergy relief.

Have you ever heard of a witch with hay fever? Yes, they do exist. And if you’re fed up with pollen season too, then this magical potion, with the anti-inflammatory power of nettle, is just what you need. 

Ingredients 

1 handful of fresh nettles 

1 piece of grated ginger 

1 quartered lemon 

200 ml sparkling water 

2 tsp honey 

Ice cubes and cucumber slices for serving 

Preparation 

Simmer the nettles, ginger and lemon for 20 minutes. Let the mixture cool, then stir in the honey. Pour 50 ml of the nettle infusion into a glass with the ice cubes and cucumber slices and top up with sparkling water.