There’s something so comforting about having little nourishing rituals ready to go during busy summer days. These DIY nettle-infused ice cubes are such a sweet thing to keep stocked in the freezer. They make hydration feel a little more special, and they’re an easy way to bring gentle herbal support into everyday moments with your little ones.
These are perfect for slow summer afternoons. A tiny ritual that feels both grounding and refreshing.
INGREDIENTS:
- Loose leaf dried nettle or nettle tea
- Filtered water
DIRECTIONS:
- Brew a cozy pot of nettle tea.
Steep your nettle tea for about 4 minutes until rich and fragrant. - Let it cool completely.
This helps the cubes freeze evenly and keeps your freezer happy, too. - Pour into an ice cube tray.
This is where it gets fun. You can even add little lemon slices, berries, or edible flowers for extra magic. - Freeze until solid.
Leave overnight or until fully frozen. - Add 4–5 cubes to water.
And boom - instant herbal iced tea with almost no effort required.
You can keep a tray in the freezer and simply pop a few cubes into a glass of water whenever you want something cool and refreshing. It’s also a sweet way to encourage little ones to drink more water, especially when the cubes feel colorful and special. For some added sweetness, enjoy with wild violet honey.
