Nettle Nettle (Urtica dioica) is more commonly know as stinging nettle due to the fine hairs on the leaves and stems that are painful to the touch. Despite its prickly demeanor, nettle has staked its claim in herbal tradition as both a culinary and beneficial herb, with the aerial parts of the plant being traditionally used to support joint health. Alvita Nettle Tea is made with premium-quality, organic nettle leaves and has a refreshing, grassy flavor. The Alvita Story. In 1922, a new era for tea consumption began in America. The herb alfalfa, long known for its beneficial nutrients, was packaged in tea bags and sold to an emerging health food market. This product became known as Alvita and set the standard for future herbal teas. Today, Alvita represents more than forty single-ingredient teas, each one uniquely distinct, just like the individuals who drink them. Alvita chooses only the highest quality organic, wild-crafted or cultivated botanicals, perfectly prepared to provide you with the best Mother Nature has to offer. Historical and scientific literature is painstakingly studied to ensure that the correct traditional plant and most appropriate servings are used, delivering premium flavor and quality. Herbs are gifts from the earth. Alvita takes it stewardship seriously by offering carefully harvested tea in earth-friendly packaging. Our beautifully illustrated boxes are made using recycled paperboard and our English pillow style tea bags are oxygen bleached not chlorine treated. You won't find a better pr