Because I’m a wimp about smells and can’t stand the whiff of nettle tea, I was glad to come across an alternative, can’t remember where I found it, the brain cells are aging!
One needs a bucket, a plant pot or something with a hole in it and a further weight for the top which will not let water through – I use another bucket which catches any rainwater.
The bottom bucket will catch the exudate. The plant pot is put inside it and nettles, comfrey,etc are piled in the plant pot with the weighty bucket on top. As the pile reduces, I add more. After a few days, there is liquid in the bottom bucket which can be diluted 20/1. It has no smell at all, even to my sensitive nose.
After the weeeds are well compacted and brown, I remove to the compost heap and start again. It is brilliant😃