Sweet Fern Tea

Prep: 4320 min

Sweet Fern Tea offers a delicate, herbal flavor with earthy and aromatic notes, perfect for those seeking a soothing, natural beverage. Made from dried sweet fern leaves, it appeals to herbal tea enthusiasts and those interested in traditional remedies or foraging for wild herbs.

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup dried, pressed sweet fern leaves
  • 10 to 12 cups cold water

Instructions

  1. Pick sweet fern and hang to dry.
  2. Allow approximately 3 days for the leaves to dry.
  3. Once dry, pick the leaves off the stems and crush them.
  4. Store the crushed leaves in a container for later use.
  5. To prepare the tea, steep 2/3 cup of dried leaves in 10 to 12 cups of cold water.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

14 kcal 1% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.5g 1% DV
Total Fat 0.1g
Carbs 3g 1% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 0.5mg
Potassium 19.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 20mg 2% DV
Iron 0.1mg 1% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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