How long to steep wild lettuce for optimal effects?
                                
                                
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                                Wild lettuce has been used in traditional folk medicine for centuries for its calming properties. To properly prepare a relaxing and effective cup, the key question is how long to steep wild lettuce to extract its beneficial compounds without creating an overpowering bitterness.