A bowl of fresh green wild lettuce leaves on a wooden table
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Wild Lettuce Tea Recipe for Natural Pain Relief

Relieve your body pain by sipping a hot cup of wild lettuce tea!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American, European
Keyword: wild lettuce tea, lettuce opium
Appliance: Stove, Tea infuser
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Ishani Bose

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp dried wild lettuce tea
  • 2 cups of water (filtered)
  • 1 tsp of honey (if desired)

Instructions

  • To make wild lettuce tea, add 1 tablespoon of dried wild lettuce to a teapot or tea infuser.
  • Meanwhile, bring 2 cups of water to boil in a saucepan.
  • Pour water over the tea leaves and allow to steep for 10-20 minutes, depending on desired strength. 
  • Once done, strain the tea and serve hot! You can add a teaspoon of honey to it to enhance its taste.