1 Steep the tea for 5 minutes. Dunk the tea bags a few times in the water to fully hydrate, then leave submerged with the strings hanging over the side of the pot. After 5 minutes, remove the bags and discard.  Add the sugar to the tea.
Nettle tea can be used as an effective home remedy for seasonal allergies, as it has the anti-histamine properties. It controls the production of histamine in our body and makes it less effective, thereby reducing the intensity of seasonal allergies.
Tips. 1  Although any kind of honey seems to lessen the symptoms of season allergies, most of the studies available indicate that local honey sources are the most effective. 2  Honey has a very long shelf life. 3  As a companion remedy, be sure to avoid the things that cause your seasonal allergies to flare up.