Gentle, warm and sweet with a honeyed body and toasted depth, soft spice and a touch of delicate florals.
Ingredients: Chamomile, Honeybush, Rooibos, Cardamom, *Toasted Coconut, Oatstraw, Nettle, Lavender Buds, Safflower Petals *Adds a trivial amount of pure coconut sugar
Pairs perfectly with Star Thistle honey with its candy like flavor
Steeping Guide: Mix well. Use 2 full teaspoons per 8 oz of water, just off the boil. Steep 10 minutes, covered. Excellent with honey.
Net Weight: 2.29 oz (65 g) Loose Leaf Herbal Tea - Handcrafted in Small Batches
The Story Behind the Blend
Iowa Sunset is inspired by the final stretch of light on Midwestern fields - the warm glow on old barns, long shadows across gravel roads, and the soft shift into evening. This blend was shaped from long walks down country roads, noticing the quiet movement of dusk… wildlife slipping back to their burrows, birds flying low across the sky, and the sweetness of fresh cut hay rising as the day cools.
Made for the threshold between day and night, Iowa Sunset meets you in the quiet shift when the world slows and your own thoughts finally come forward.
A gentle companion for evening walks, and a nurturing ritual for the slow unwinding of the day.
Key Botanicals and Their Traditional Uses
Chamomile
One of the longest and most well documented historical botanicals. Across many cultures, chamomile has been enjoyed in evening teas and calming preparations due to its mildly relaxing effects. Rich in natural flavonoids and aromatic oils that contribute to its long standing place in traditional herbalism. Chamomile has also been used for soothing the stomach. Chamomile contains apigenin, quercitin and luteolin.**
Honeybush
In South African herbal traditions, honeybush teas have been used in calming, nourishing preparations. Contains the antioxidant plant polyphenols mangiferin, hesperidin, and isosakuranetin. Traditionally used for women’s health and supporting comfort during hormonal transitions. Traditionally used as part of warming blends during seasonal respiratory discomfort.**
Rooibos
Contains unique antioxidants including aspalathin and quercitin, which contribute to its color, flavor and long standing use in herbal practices. Historically used for general digestive comfort. Very preliminary studies show possible benefits for blood lipids and glucose metabolism.**
Oatstraw
Naturally rich in minerals and plant compounds, herbalists have long used oatstraw infusions as nourishing tonics due to naturally occurring silica, magnesium, calcium and B-vitamins. Historically considered a nervine, used to support emotional steadiness, stress resilience and overall calm. Due to its silica content, oatstraw appears in traditional herbal literature as a supportive botanical for skin health, hair, and connective tissues.**
Nettle
Traditional herbalists prepare nettle as an infusion similar to oatstraw as it also has a mineral rich profile. Nettle has been historically used for seasonal allergy discomfort and sinus support.**
**This information is for educational purposes only, and intended to highlight the ways in which these botanicals have been used and valued over centuries by traditional cultures and herbalists. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always do your own research and consult with a licensed medical provider before use.