From wild harvests to handmade creations, every item in our shop is made in small batches, with close attention to quality, source and season.
Our range includes herbal teas, wild foraged foods, medicinal mushrooms and carefully crafted mushroom tinctures, shaped by seasonal foraging, traditional methods and a close relationship with the land. Care and intention guide every step, from gathering through to preparation.
Each purchase helps sustain the wider KindRoots project, supporting shared meals, community events and ongoing work to make good food more accessible. It’s simply part of how the work continues.
KindRoots Collective is a UK-based project creating wild foraged foods, herbal teas, mushroom tinctures, skincare and foraging supplies. Our work is rooted in seasonal foraging, traditional craft and small-batch preparation, drawing on plants, fungi and natural materials sourced responsibly from woodland and cultivated environments.
From our hands…
…To your home
Slow-growing forest fungi with absolutely no sense of urgency
Known as “The King Of Medicinal Mushrooms”, Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a slow-growing fungus with a deep relationship to the forests it comes from.
Found growing on mature birch trees in cold northern climates, Chaga has been gathered for centuries across Northern Europe, Russia, and parts of Asia. It was traditionally valued not for quick effects or stimulation, but for its steady, grounding presence and its association with long-term resilience and balance.
Unlike more delicate mushrooms, Chaga grows slowly and deliberately, forming over many years in response to its environment. Traditional herbal and folk practices describe it as deeply earthy, robust, and fortifying in character, often prepared patiently over time as part of daily or seasonal routines rather than used in haste.
Historically, Chaga was simmered slowly or infused gently, allowing its dense structure to soften and release gradually. This unhurried preparation mirrors the way it has always been approached — as something to return to regularly, not something to rush.
Our Chaga mushroom chunks are wild foraged by hand from remote Scottish birch forests, far from roads, agriculture, and pollution. They are dried carefully and left whole, allowing you to prepare them traditionally, at your own pace, whether as a long simmer or gentle infusion.
This is Chaga in its simplest form — unprocessed, unrefined, and deeply rooted in the landscape it comes from.
Ingredients
Wild Scottish Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)
Traditional Preparation
Chaga chunks are traditionally simmered gently in water over a longer period, then strained before use. Chunks can often be reused multiple times.
Notes
• Wild foraged in the Scottish Highlands
• Left whole for traditional, slow preparation
• Deep, earthy, and grounding in character
• Prepared with patience, not shortcuts
To explore chaga in more depth, including identification, traditional use and modern research context, see our full Forager’s Guide to Chaga.
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The smell of spring. The taste of “just one more pinch”
Wild garlic season is brief, bright, and unmistakable.
Each spring, woodland floors come alive with glossy green leaves and that familiar, savoury scent that signals the start of the growing year. Known traditionally as ramsons (Allium ursinum), wild garlic has been gathered for generations as one of the first fresh flavours after winter — celebrated less for subtlety, more for its joyful abundance.
Our Wild Garlic Salt is made by foraging young leaves at their peak, blending them with organic sea salt, then drying them gently to preserve the colour and character. The process is simple and deliberate, allowing the flavour of the plant to shine without overpowering it.
The result is a vibrant, savoury seasoning with a deep green hue and a clean, garlicky warmth — softer and more rounded than raw garlic, but still unmistakably wild. It brings depth to everyday cooking without dominating the dish.
Sprinkled over roasted vegetables, stirred into soups and stews, folded through butter, or used to finish eggs, potatoes, and bread, this is a kitchen staple that earns its place quickly.
It’s a small jar of spring woodland — made to be used generously.
Ingredients
Wild foraged garlic leaves (Allium ursinum), organic sea salt
Notes
• Made with hand-foraged wild garlic
• Small-batch and seasonally produced
• Savoury, aromatic, and deeply green in flavour
• A versatile everyday seasoning
To learn more about wild garlic, its seasonal ecology and traditional use, see our Forager’s Guide to Wild Garlic.
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Woodland fungi. Officially for dogs. Don’t ask…
30ml glass dropper bottle
Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) is one of the most widely studied and traditionally used mushrooms in the world.
Found growing in layered fans on fallen hardwoods, Turkey Tail has been gathered for centuries across Europe, Asia, and North America. In traditional herbal and folk practices, it was valued for its resilient, adaptive nature — a mushroom associated with steadiness, balance, and long-term support rather than quick effects.
Our Turkey Tail tincture is made using carefully sourced woodland fungi and prepared slowly as a traditional glycerin extraction, allowing the character of the mushroom to be captured in a concentrated, shelf-stable form. It’s a simple, unfussy preparation — made with the same care and attention we bring to everything we produce.
Thanks to new UK “Novel Food” laws, this tincture is labelled for canine use, and is offered for those wishing to include Turkey Tail as part of their dog’s routine. This is the same human/animal safe product we have always sold, but the UK government have labelled it “not for human consumption”. It turns out, four legs make all the difference when it comes to mushroom paperwork…
Ingredients
Turkey Tail mushroom (Trametes versicolor), vegetable glycerin, water
Notes
• Labelled for dogs - Not intended for human consumption
• Made in small batches
• Traditionally prepared using glycerin extraction
• Simple, clean ingredient list
Important Information
This product is labelled for canine use. If your dog is pregnant, unwell, or taking medication, consult a qualified professional before use.
Suggested Use (Guidance Only):
Small dogs (up to 10kg): 1–2 drops daily
Medium dogs (10–25kg): 2–4 drops daily
Large dogs (25kg+): 4–6 drops daily
Add to food or treats. Introduce slowly.
We’re just here helping dogs live their best mushroom-powered lives — tails up, vibes high. 🐾
Our Forager’s Guide to Turkey Tail explores this mushroom’s identification, historical use and the growing body of research surrounding it.
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For skin that has opinions about the weather
This cream was made for skin that lives outdoors — exposed to wind, weather, washing, and everyday wear.
Chaga and Usnea are both forest-grown organisms traditionally gathered from clean, unpolluted environments. In folk traditions, they were often included in balms and salves made to protect, soothe, and care for skin, particularly when it had been challenged by the elements. Not as quick fixes, but as steady, supportive ingredients used over time.
Our Chaga & Usnea Cream brings these woodland ingredients together in a rich, nourishing moisturiser designed to soften, condition, and support the skin’s natural barrier.
The base of coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax creates a protective layer that helps lock in moisture while keeping skin feeling supple rather than greasy. These ingredients are widely used in natural skincare for their ability to hydrate, soften, and shield the skin from dryness.
Chaga and Usnea extracts are added for their traditional association with calming and skin-conditioning properties, contributing to a formula that feels grounding, soothing, and restorative in character. Geranium and lemongrass essential oils lend a gentle, fresh scent and are commonly used in skincare for their balancing and refreshing qualities, leaving skin feeling clean and comfortable.
The result is a versatile, everyday cream — rich enough for hands and weathered skin, yet gentle enough for regular use wherever skin needs a little extra care.
This is a moisturiser made slowly, with intention — practical, unfussy, and rooted in the landscapes these ingredients come from.
Ingredients
Chaga extract, Usnea extract, coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax, geranium essential oil, lemongrass essential oil
Size
60ml glass jar
Notes
• Handmade in small batches
• Deeply moisturising and protective
• Helps soften and condition dry or weather-exposed skin
• Naturally scented with geranium & lemongrass
This product is a cosmetic moisturiser for external use only.
To explore chaga in more depth, including identification, traditional use and modern research context, see our full Forager’s Guide to Chaga or Usnea.
Made by good folk, from wild stuff, for kind souls.
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From pine cones to pancakes. Still can’t believe it works…
Mugolio is a forest syrup with a long memory.
Made from young green pine cones gathered in late spring, this traditional syrup has its roots in Alpine and Northern European folk kitchens, where it was prepared slowly and patiently as a way of preserving the fleeting abundance of the season. Pine cones were packed down, sweetened, and left to transform over time — not rushed, not cooked hard, but allowed to soften and deepen naturally.
As the weeks pass, the cones release their resinous character into the syrup, creating something unexpectedly rich and complex. The result is a deep, dark sweetness with notes of caramel, citrus, pine resin, and molasses — closer in feel to a forest-born treacle than a simple sugar syrup.
Our Scotch Pine Cone Mugolio is made in small batches using wild foraged green pine cones, gathered carefully and infused slowly to allow flavour to develop fully. Nothing is hurried. Time does most of the work.
This is a syrup that invites curiosity. Drizzled over pancakes, stirred into hot drinks, spooned over yoghurt, or used sparingly in desserts, Mugolio brings depth and warmth rather than overt sweetness. A little goes a long way.
It’s one of those rare things that sounds improbable until you taste it — and then makes perfect sense.
Ingredients
Wild foraged Scotch pine cones, organic brown sugar
Notes
• Made using traditional slow-infusion methods
• Deep, resinous sweetness with citrus notes
• Small-batch and seasonally produced
• A little goes a long way
For a deeper look at pine cones and how they have traditionally been used, see our Forager’s Guide entry on Pine Cones.
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Chaga, but slightly more convenient
Known as “The King Of Medicinal Mushrooms”, Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a slow-growing fungus with a deep relationship to the forests it comes from.
Found growing on mature birch trees in cold northern climates, Chaga has been gathered for centuries across Northern Europe, Russia, and parts of Asia. Traditionally, it was valued not for quick results or stimulation, but for its steady, grounding presence and its association with long-term resilience and balance.
Unlike faster-growing fungi, Chaga develops over many years, shaped by cold, wind, and time. Folk traditions describe it as deeply earthy and robust in character, often prepared patiently as part of daily or seasonal routines rather than used occasionally or in haste.
Our Chaga powder begins life as whole, wild-foraged Chaga, harvested by hand from remote Scottish birch forests, far from roads, agriculture, and pollution. The dried chunks are then carefully ground into a fine powder, making Chaga easier to work with while staying true to traditional preparation methods.
Powdered Chaga offers a more accessible way to build this slow, steady fungus into everyday rhythms — whether prepared gently in hot water or incorporated into longer infusions over time.
This is Chaga in a form that fits modern routines, without losing its ancient patience.
Ingredients
Wild Scottish Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)
Traditional Preparation
Chaga powder is traditionally steeped gently in hot water or simmered briefly, then strained before use.
Notes
• Wild foraged in the Scottish Highlands
• Finely ground from whole Chaga chunks
• Deep, earthy, and grounding in character
• Prepared slowly, without shortcuts
To explore chaga in more depth, including identification, traditional use and modern research context, see our full Forager’s Guide to Chaga.
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For mornings that don’t need shouting at
Some routines don’t need reinventing — just gently rebalanced.
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a slow-growing forest fungus, traditionally prepared patiently and returned to regularly rather than used for quick results. Coffee, on the other hand, has always been about rhythm: the familiar pause, the smell, the warmth of a mug held between both hands.
This blend brings the two together without drama.
Wild Scottish Chaga is combined with ethically sourced ground coffee, creating a simple preparation that feels familiar while quietly shifting the tone of the ritual. The result is steady and grounding in character, with the recognisable depth of coffee softened by Chaga’s slower, earthier presence.
Traditionally, Chaga was simmered or infused gently over time. Here, it’s prepared in a more modern, everyday-friendly form — not rushed, just adapted.
Officially speaking, this product is not a drink.
It is a food supplement with a suggested preparation method involving hot water.
The kettle, however, remains unconcerned.
Prepared in small batches using uncomplicated ingredients, this blend is for those who enjoy familiar routines, just with a little more intention — and slightly less hurry.
Loose leaf - Optional compostable teabags
Ingredients
Wild Scottish Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), ground coffee (ethically sourced)
Suggested Preparation Method
Add 2–3 teaspoons of the blend to hot water using a cafetière, filter, or teabag. Allow to steep for 3–5 minutes, then strain.
Preparation method provided for convenience only.
Notes
• Sold as a food supplement
• Made in small batches
• Familiar, grounding, and gently steadying in character
• Prepared using simple, considered methods
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease.
To explore chaga in more depth, including identification, traditional use and modern research context, see our full Forager’s Guide to Chaga.
Made by good folk, from wild stuff, for kind souls.
Every purchase keeps our fire burning — feeding people, funding projects, and planting seeds for a kinder world. 🌱
For those bramble battle scars…
Usnea — often known as “old man’s beard” — is a pale, lichen that grows on trees in clean, undisturbed woodlands. For centuries, it has been gathered and included in simple salves and balms made to care for skin exposed to the elements, valued for its association with cleanliness, protection, and preservation.
In traditional folk use, Usnea salves were applied to weathered hands, dry or cracked skin, minor grazes, and areas prone to irritation, particularly where skin needed calming and shielding rather than heavy treatment. It was also commonly used on skin after exposure to wind, cold, or heat — helping it feel more comfortable and looked after.
Our Usnea Salve is made with a straightforward, nourishing base of coconut oil and beeswax, creating a firm, breathable salve that helps form a protective layer on the skin. This barrier helps lock in moisture while shielding delicate areas from further dryness or friction.
The addition of lemongrass and geranium essential oils brings a fresh, clean scent and contributes to the salve’s traditional role in keeping skin feeling refreshed, balanced, and comfortable. Together, these ingredients create a versatile salve suited to everyday skin care needs.
This salve is commonly used on:
Dry, cracked, or chapped skin
Hands exposed to frequent washing or outdoor work
Elbows, heels, and other rough patches
Skin after minor knocks, scrapes, or heat exposure
Areas that need calming, protection, and extra care
It’s a practical, pocket-friendly staple — simple enough for daily use, rich enough to make a noticeable difference to dry or stressed skin.
Ingredients
Usnea extract, coconut oil, beeswax, geranium essential oil, lemongrass essential oil
Notes
• Handmade in small batches
• Helps soften, protect, and condition dry or irritated skin
• Creates a breathable barrier to support the skin’s natural balance
• Naturally scented with geranium & lemongrass
This product is a cosmetic salve for external use only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions.
For a deeper look at usnea, including ethical harvesting and traditional external use, see our Forager’s Guide to Usnea.
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Hawthorn blossom is a fleeting thing.
For just a short window each spring, hedgerows soften with pale flowers carrying a light, almond-like scent — a moment that has been marked, gathered, and remembered across European herbal traditions for centuries. Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) has long been regarded as a plant of gentleness, steadiness, and emotional balance, associated as much with folklore and seasonal ritual as with herbal practice.
Traditionally, Hawthorn blossom was used in calm, everyday preparations rather than quick fixes. Herbalists valued it for its softening, steadying nature — a plant often described as patient rather than powerful, working gradually and quietly over time. It was commonly taken as a tea during spring and early summer, aligning with renewal, rhythm, and reconnection after winter.
When brewed, Hawthorn blossom makes a light, floral tea with subtle sweetness and a slightly green finish. It’s delicate rather than bold, and rewards slow sipping and simple preparation.
Our Hawthorn blossom tea is gathered in season and dried carefully to preserve its fragrance and gentle character. It’s a tea best suited to unhurried moments — reflective, calming, and quietly restorative in feel.
🌿 Make Your Own Blends
Hawthorn blossom blends beautifully with other gentle herbs, making it a lovely base for personal, intuitive tea blends. Whether you’re blending for flavour, mood, or seasonal rhythm, it pairs best with plants that share its soft, steady temperament.
Blend ideas to try:
Ivan Chai
Smooth, grounding, and mellow — a comforting everyday blend with depth and warmth.
Cleavers
Light, fresh, and springlike — delicate and cooling, ideal for gentle daily use.
Linden
Floral, soft, and calming — a classic evening-style blend.
Blending is about listening rather than measuring — start simple, follow taste, and let the plants guide the balance.
Ingredients
Hawthorn blossom (Crataegus monogyna)
Notes
• Traditionally used in European herbal practices
• Light, floral, and gently calming in character
• Ideal for slow, everyday brewing
• Prepared with care in small batches
10 servings - Loose leaf - Optional compostable teabags
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Deep, resinous, and quietly commanding
Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is a herb that holds its ground. Growing in sun-soaked, rugged landscapes, rosemary carries an intensity that’s both aromatic and structured — pine-like, savoury, and unmistakably bold. It’s long been a cornerstone of serious cooking, valued for the way it brings depth and definition to a dish rather than simply seasoning it.
Paired with salt, rosemary becomes more composed. The sharper edges soften as its oils settle into the crystals, creating a seasoning that feels integrated and deliberate. What begins as something assertive becomes rounded — still present, but more refined.
The result is a salt with real character. Savoury and aromatic, with a subtle resinous warmth that builds rather than overwhelms. It’s the kind of flavour that lingers in the background, shaping the dish without dominating it.
Our Rosemary Salt is made in small batches using carefully prepared rosemary and mineral-rich Dead Sea salt. Nothing added beyond what’s needed, nothing rushed — just time and attention allowing the blend to come together properly.
It’s a natural finishing salt for robust cooking. Used over roasted potatoes, vegetables, meats, or slow-cooked dishes, it brings structure and depth in a way that feels effortless but considered. A little goes a long way.
Ingredients
Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), Dead Sea salt
Notes
• Bold, aromatic, and resinous in character
• Rounded and integrated flavour profile
• Ideal for hearty and savoury dishes
• Prepared in small batches with care
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Some things exist in the space between practicality and comfort.
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a slow-growing forest fungus, traditionally prepared with patience and used as part of long-term routines rather than quick fixes. Cacao and coffee, by contrast, have always belonged to moments of warmth, familiarity, and quiet indulgence — grounding rituals as much as flavours.
This blend brings those worlds together.
Wild Scottish Chaga is combined with ethically sourced coffee and raw cacao, creating a powdered preparation that feels rich and familiar without tipping into excess. The cacao adds depth and softness, the coffee brings warmth and body, and the Chaga sits underneath it all — steady, earthy, and unhurried.
Traditionally, Chaga was simmered or infused gently, allowing time to do the work. Here, that same slow philosophy is adapted into a more accessible form — one that fits easily into everyday rhythms while still rewarding a pause.
On paper, this blend is a food supplement.
In practice, it leans toward comfort, routine, and moments that don’t need to be rushed.
We’ll let the label do its job.
You can do the rest.
Prepared in small batches with simple ingredients, Chagaccino is for those who like their routines grounding, familiar, and just a little bit comforting — without pretending to be anything more complicated than that.
Ingredients
Wild Scottish Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), ground coffee (ethically sourced), raw cacao powder
Suggested Preparation Method
Add 2–4 teaspoons of the blend to hot water using a cafetière. Allow to steep for 3–5 minutes, then strain.
Preparation method provided for convenience only.
Notes
• Sold as a food supplement
• Made in small batches
• Rich, grounding, and gently indulgent in character
• Prepared using simple, considered methods
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease.
To explore these ingredients in more depth, including identification, traditional use and modern research context, see our full Forager’s Guide to Chaga or Raw Cacao.
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Fresh, cooling, and straight to the point.
Peppermint is a plant that knows exactly what it’s doing. Bright, aromatic, and unmistakable, Mentha × piperita has been gathered and brewed for centuries across Europe and beyond. Traditionally, it earned its place not through subtlety, but through its clean, refreshing character — a plant people reached for when something lighter, clearer, or more straightforward was called for.
When brewed, peppermint produces a vivid, cooling infusion with a crisp menthol edge and a naturally clean finish. It’s bold without being overwhelming, and leaves the palate feeling refreshed rather than weighed down.
Our peppermint is dried gently to preserve its natural oils and vibrant flavour, resulting in a tea that feels fresh and purposeful. It works just as well on its own as it does in blends, bringing lift and clarity wherever it’s needed.
This is peppermint at its best — uncomplicated, invigorating, and quietly effective.
🌿 Make Your Own Blends
Peppermint brings freshness and lift to herbal blends, making it a useful partner for heavier or more floral herbs. It’s especially good for balancing sweetness or adding a clean finish.
Blend ideas to try:
Chamomile
Soft and calming, with peppermint adding a fresh, clarifying edge.
Cleavers
Light, green, and refreshing — a clean, spring-like blend.
Hawthorn Blossom
Floral and gentle, brightened by peppermint’s crispness.
Ingredients
Peppermint leaves (Mentha × piperita)
Notes
• Naturally caffeine-free
• Fresh, cooling, and aromatic in flavour
• Clean finish with no bitterness
• Suitable for any time of day
10 servings - Loose leaf - Optional compostable teabags
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A tough forest companion shaped by use and necessity
Birch Polypore (Fomitopsis betulina) is a firm, bracket-forming fungus found growing almost exclusively on birch trees across northern forests.
Unlike soft, food-like mushrooms, Birch Polypore is dense, bitter and purposeful in character. It has a long history of practical use across Europe, where it was valued not as a delicacy or tonic, but as a dependable forest ally — something carried, prepared and returned to when needed.
Archaeological and historical records suggest Birch Polypore was used for a wide range of everyday applications, from slow decoctions to external preparations, and even as a material for carrying embers or crafting tools. Its reputation was built on reliability rather than comfort, and on function rather than flavour.
Birch Polypore grows deliberately, forming tough, leathery brackets that reflect its role in the woodland ecosystem. Traditional preparations respected this structure, typically involving long simmering or careful slicing to allow its dense material to soften and release gradually.
Our Birch Polypore is wild foraged by hand from mature birch woodland, harvested with care and dried slowly. It is sliced or left in chunky pieces to preserve its natural form, allowing you to prepare it traditionally and intentionally, without rushing or excessive processing.
This is Birch Polypore in its simplest form — robust, unrefined, and closely tied to the practical traditions that shaped its use.
Ingredients
Wild foraged Birch Polypore (Fomitopsis betulina)
Traditional Preparation
Birch Polypore has traditionally been prepared through long, gentle simmering or slow extraction methods, reflecting its dense structure and practical nature. Preparation is typically patient and deliberate, allowing time for the material to soften and release gradually.
Notes
• Wild foraged from birch woodland
• Sliced or left in chunks for traditional preparation
• Dense, bitter and robust in character
• Historically valued for practical, everyday use
• Best approached slowly and with intention
To explore Birch Polypore in more depth - including identification, traditional use and modern research context - see our full Forager’s Guide to Birch Polypore.
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For when skin needs a little extra backup…
Skin Saviour is a robust herbal balm built around one of nature’s most traditionally respected cleansing botanicals: oregano oil. Strongly aromatic and long valued in herbal preparations, oregano has often been included in balms designed for skin that needs extra care — particularly areas prone to blemishes, irritation, or conditions that thrive in warm or damp environments.
Because of its long-standing association with keeping skin fresh, balanced, and resilient, oregano has traditionally been used in preparations intended for spots, minor cuts, rashes, and skin concerns linked to moisture or fungal growth.
Supporting the oregano is Usnea, a pale woodland lichen often called “old man’s beard.” Usnea has been gathered in traditional folk medicine for centuries and included in salves designed to help care for skin exposed to the elements. It is commonly associated with cleanliness and preservation, and is often used where skin benefits from calming and protective care.
The balm is set in a nourishing base of coconut oil, olive oil, and beeswax, creating a rich but breathable texture that melts easily into the skin. This base helps soften dry areas while forming a light protective barrier that locks in moisture and shields skin from further irritation or friction.
To round out the blend, we’ve added bergamot, frankincense, and clove bud essential oils. These bring a warm, clean aroma while supporting the balm’s traditional role in helping skin feel refreshed, protected, and balanced.
Together these ingredients create a strong, versatile balm suited to everyday skin troubles — particularly where skin needs cleansing, soothing, and protection all at once.
This balm is commonly used on:
• Minor cuts and scrapes
• Spots and blemishes
• Skin prone to rashes or irritation
• Areas exposed to damp conditions
• Skin concerns commonly associated with fungal environments (such as feet or folds of skin)
It’s a practical, pocket-ready balm — equally at home in a backpack, workshop kit, or bathroom cabinet when skin needs quick, reliable care.
30ml Glass Jar
Ingredients
Coconut oil, olive oil, beeswax, oregano oil, usnea extract, bergamot essential oil, frankincense essential oil, clove bud essential oil
Notes
• Handmade in small batches
• Helps support skin prone to irritation, blemishes, or damp conditions
• Creates a breathable protective barrier
• Naturally scented with bergamot, frankincense & clove bud
• Made with traditional botanical ingredients used in skin balms
This product is a cosmetic balm for external use only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions.
For a deeper look at usnea, including ethical harvesting and traditional external use, see our Forager’s Guide to Usnea.
Made by good folk, from wild stuff, for kind souls.
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A gentle exhale at the end of the day.
This blend brings together gentle garden and hedgerow herbs that have long been associated with evening rituals and slower rhythms. Lemon balm and chamomile form the heart of the blend, soothing and comforting, while elderflower and rose petals add relaxation and a subtle floral sweetness. Hawthorn blossom and bugleweed sit quietly underneath it all, steadying and calm, easing restlessness and racing minds.
When brewed, Twilight Garden produces a soft, floral, gently sweet infusion with a rounded, soothing character. Nothing shouts for attention. The flavours unfold gently, making it a tea that’s best sipped slowly, without distraction.
Our Twilight Garden blend is created with balance in mind — not heavy or overpowering, but thoughtfully layered, allowing each plant to play its part. It’s well suited to evenings, wind-down routines, or any moment when the pace of the day needs to ease.
This is a tea for closing the door gently on the day — unhurried, familiar, and quietly reassuring.
Ingredients
Lemon balm, chamomile, elderflower, rose petals, hawthorn blossom, bugleweed
Notes
• Naturally caffeine-free
• Soft, floral, and gently rounded in flavour
• Designed for evening use and quiet moments (keep to one cup a day)
• Blended carefully in small batches
10 servings - Loose leaf - Optional compostable teabags
Herbal tea crafted as a food product, made for everyday nourishment and gentle ritual. To be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any medical condition.
Made by good folk, from wild stuff, for kind souls.
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A soft-bodied mushroom with a long memory for patience
Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) is an unusual and distinctive edible fungus, recognised by its cascading white spines and gentle, fibrous texture.
Traditionally valued across parts of East Asia as both a food and tonic mushroom, Lion’s Mane has long been approached as something to be worked with steadily rather than intensively. Historical use emphasised regular inclusion and careful preparation, often as part of everyday meals or longer-term routines rather than short-term intervention.
Unlike dense, woody medicinal mushrooms such as chaga, Lion’s Mane has a softer structure and a more neutral, food-like character. When dried and rehydrated slowly, Lion’s Mane mushroom lends itself well to gentle decoctions, broths and extended simmering.
Rather than being prized for force or intensity, Lion’s Mane has traditionally been valued for consistency — something returned to over time, prepared simply and without urgency.
Our Lion’s Mane mushroom chunks are cultivated in Wales using clean, controlled growing conditions that allow the fruiting bodies to develop fully before harvest. They are sliced and dried gently, then left in chunk form so you can prepare them slowly and traditionally, at your own pace.
This is Lion’s Mane mushroom in its simplest form — whole, minimally processed, and suited to steady, thoughtful preparation.
Ingredients
Cultivated Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus)
Traditional Preparation
Lion’s Mane mushroom chunks can be simmered gently in water to make a light decoction or broth, or rehydrated and incorporated into cooking. Preparation is typically slow and unhurried, reflecting its traditional use as a food-like medicinal mushroom rather than a quick infusion.
Notes
• Cultivated in Wales
• Left in chunks for traditional preparation
• Edible, food-like medicinal mushroom
• Suited to steady, long-term use
To explore Lion’s Mane in more depth, including identification, traditional use and modern research context, see our full Forager’s Guide to Lion’s Mane.
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Soft, sunny, and quietly comforting.
Known botanically as Calendula officinalis, its vivid orange and yellow petals have been gathered and used for centuries across European herbal traditions. Calendula was traditionally valued for its gentle, soothing nature, and for the way it brings a little brightness to both blends and routines without overwhelming them.
When brewed on its own, calendula produces a light, softly herbal infusion with a mild, slightly resinous sweetness. It’s subtle rather than bold, and often appreciated as much for its colour and presence as for its flavour.
Our calendula heads are dried carefully to preserve their colour and character, making them especially well suited to blending. Whether used alone or combined with other herbs, calendula brings warmth, balance, and a sense of lightness to the cup.
This is a tea that feels quietly optimistic — simple, gentle, and easy to return to.
🌿 Make Your Own Blends
Calendula blends easily with a wide range of herbs, adding colour, softness, and balance. It works particularly well with plants that are gentle, floral, or grounding in nature.
Blend ideas to try:
Chamomile
Soft, floral, and comforting — a gentle, easy-drinking blend.
Peppermint
Fresh and cooling, with calendula adding warmth and balance.
Raspberry Leaf
Grounded and steady, brightened by calendula’s light touch.
Ingredients
Calendula petals (Calendula officinalis)
Notes
Caution: Individuals allergic to ragweed, daisies, or marigolds (Asteraceae family) should avoid using calendula.
• Naturally caffeine-free
• Light, gently herbal flavour
• Bright colour and soft character
• Especially good for blending
10 servings - Loose leaf - Optional compostable teabags
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Raspberry leaf is a plant with a quiet reputation.
Made from the leaves of Rubus idaeus, it has been gathered and brewed for generations, not for drama or intensity, but for its steady, dependable nature. Traditionally, it was a tea people returned to regularly, woven into everyday routines rather than saved for special moments.
When brewed, raspberry leaf produces a smooth, earthy infusion with a slightly green, almost black-tea-like character. It’s fuller in body than many herbal teas, but still gentle and easy to drink — grounding without heaviness.
Our raspberry leaf is dried carefully to preserve its natural balance and flavour, resulting in a tea that feels solid, reassuring, and quietly nourishing in character. It’s particularly well suited to those who enjoy herbal teas with a bit of structure and depth.
This is a tea for consistency rather than novelty — simple, steady, and comfortable in its role.
🌿 Make Your Own Blends
Raspberry leaf’s balanced, neutral flavour makes it an excellent foundation for blending. It adds body and steadiness to lighter herbs without overpowering them.
Blend ideas to try:
Peppermint
Fresh and cooling, with raspberry leaf adding depth and structure.
Chamomile
Soft and gentle, grounded by raspberry leaf’s fuller body.
Hawthorn Blossom
Floral and calming, balanced by raspberry leaf’s earthiness.
Ingredients
Raspberry leaves (Rubus idaeus)
Notes
• Naturally caffeine-free
• Smooth, earthy, and well-rounded in flavour
• Fuller-bodied than many herbal teas
• Suitable for regular, everyday use
10 servings - Loose leaf - Optional compostable teabags
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Fresh air, in a cup.
This blend brings together herbs traditionally gathered from hedgerows, meadows, and forests — plants long associated with freshness, respiratory comfort, and seasonal resilience. Elderflower and fireweed form a soft, floral base, while mint and spruce tips lift the blend with a bright, cooling edge. Plantain and cleavers add a gentle green depth, and a small amount of ground ginger warms everything through. Usnea sits quietly in the background, tying the blend back to the forest itself.
When brewed, Forest Breath produces a clean, aromatic infusion with a balance of freshness and warmth. It opens gently on the palate, then settles into something steady and comforting — never harsh, never overpowering.
Our Forest Breath blend is designed for moments when the body feels weighed down by the season and the air feels heavy. It’s well suited to slow mornings, quiet afternoons, or anytime you want something that feels clear, supportive, and grounding.
This is a tea for moving through the colder months — fresh, forest-led, and quietly reassuring.
Ingredients
Elderflower, mint, fireweed, plantain, cleavers, ground ginger, spruce tips, usnea
Notes
• Naturally caffeine-free
• Fresh, aromatic, and gently warming
• Designed with short-term, seasonal use in mind
• Blended carefully in small batches
10 servings - Loose leaf - Optional compostable teabags
Herbal tea crafted as a food product, made for everyday nourishment and gentle ritual. To be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any medical condition.
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For seasons when the body asks for steadiness
Plant Power Defence is a grounding herbal tea blend created for times when resilience and everyday support feel especially important.
This blend brings together plants traditionally gathered during colder months and periods of challenge — herbs long valued in European folk practice for their relationship with protection, clarity, and balance. Rather than aiming to stimulate or overwhelm, these plants have historically been used to accompany the body through seasonal shifts, offering quiet reinforcement and warmth.
Self heal has been known in traditional herbalism as a humble but dependable plant, often associated with recovery and restoration. Elderflower and mint bring openness and freshness, while spruce tips lend a subtle resinous note long linked with winter traditions. Echinacea and usnea have been widely used in folk practice as boundary plants — herbs turned to when the body feels under pressure rather than at ease.
Plant Power Defence is blended with attention to flavour as well as tradition, resulting in a tea that is fresh, gently aromatic, and easy to drink regularly. It is intended for slow, consistent use — something to return to daily during seasonal transitions, rather than a short-term fix.
This is a tea for colder days, tired systems, and moments when care is best offered quietly and steadily.
Ingredients:
Self heal, elderflower, mint, spruce tips, echinacea, usnea
Suggested use:
Enjoy 1–2 cups daily during seasonal changes or whenever a steady, supportive blend feels appropriate.
Made in small batches
Traditionally used herbs associated with seasonal resilience
Balanced for flavour and everyday use
Ideal for daily ritual and seasonal care
10 servings - Loose leaf - Optional compostable teabags
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For supporting women’s balance through every season of womanhood
Harmony Herbs is a thoughtfully blended herbal tea created to support women through the natural ebb and flow of life’s cycles.
This blend brings together plants that have long histories within folk and herbal traditions, often associated with nourishment, softness, and cyclical balance. Rather than focusing on force or correction, these herbs have traditionally been used to accompany the body through change — offering steadiness, comfort, and a sense of ease.
Raspberry leaf and nettle leaf have been valued as deeply nourishing plants, often gathered for their mineral richness, much needed when your resources are depleted, and compounds supporting womb health. Lady’s mantle carries a quiet reputation as a plant of regulating and balancing, while red clover and calendula have traditionally been associated with softening hormonal transition. Chamomile and rose petals soften the blend, and the mind, bringing floral notes and a sense of calm, both in flavour and character.
Harmony Herbs is blended with attention to both function and taste, creating a tea that is comforting, balanced, and easy to return to day after day. It is intended not as a quick solution, but as a steady companion — something to build into daily or seasonal rituals, especially during times of transition.
This is a tea for slowing down, listening in, and honouring the body’s natural rhythms rather than working against them.
Ingredients:
Raspberry leaf, nettle leaf, chamomile, lady’s mantle, calendula, rose petals, red clover
Suggested use:
Enjoy 1–2 cups daily, during menstruation and hormonal transition throughout every season of life.
Made in small batches
Traditionally used herbs for women’s cyclical support
Balanced for flavour as well as tradition
Ideal for daily ritual and seasonal care
10 servings - Loose leaf - Optional compostable teabags
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For clarity, focus, and quiet attentiveness
30ml glass dropper bottle
Lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a distinctive, cascading white mushroom long valued in traditional practice for its association with the mind and nervous system.
Unlike many wild fungi, lion’s mane has a long history of careful cultivation. Our lion’s mane is grown in Wales under controlled conditions that prioritise quality, consistency, and respect for the organism itself. This cultivated approach allows the mushroom to develop fully without pressure on wild ecosystems, while still honouring its traditional use.
Historically, lion’s mane has been regarded as a mushroom of awareness and steadiness — one associated with mental clarity, memory, and the maintenance of calm focus rather than stimulation. Traditional texts and modern interest alike tend to frame lion’s mane as supportive over time, something built into daily or seasonal routines rather than used sporadically.
Our lion’s mane tincture is made slowly using vegetable glycerine and water, creating a completely alcohol-free extraction that suits those seeking a gentler preparation. This method draws out water-soluble compounds while keeping the final tincture smooth, mild, and easy to incorporate into everyday use.
Prepared in small batches with patience and care, this tincture reflects our preference for quiet craft over intensity — allowing the character of the mushroom to speak for itself.
This is a tincture for moments that call for clarity without urgency, and for those drawn to steadier, more attentive rhythms.
Ingredients:
Lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus), vegetable glycerine, water
(Cultivated in Wales)
Suggested use:
Traditionally taken in small amounts as part of a daily routine.
Made in small batches
Alcohol-free (glycerine & water extraction)
Cultivated in Wales
Traditionally associated with clarity and nervous system support
For a deeper exploration of lion’s mane, including neurological research and traditional use, see our Forager’s Guide to Lion’s Mane.
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Some plants arrive gently — Oregano does not
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a small, aromatic plant with a long and assertive history.
Native to the Mediterranean and long naturalised across Europe, Oregano has been gathered for centuries within folk herbal traditions as a warming, protective herb — one known for its intensity as much as its usefulness. It thrives in dry, sunlit places, concentrating its strength into compact leaves rich in scent and flavour.
Traditionally, Oregano was valued as a plant of boundaries and resilience. Herbalists and home practitioners turned to it during times when the body felt challenged or overstretched, recognising its sharp, pungent nature as something to be used carefully, in small amounts, and with respect. Old herbal texts often describe oregano as heating, stimulating, and strongly aromatic — a plant that does not whisper, but speaks clearly.
Our Oregano oil is made by slowly infusing dried Oregano into a blend of coconut oil and olive oil, allowing the plant’s aromatic compounds to gently transfer into the oil over time. This method tempers oregano’s intensity, creating a preparation that is strong yet balanced, suited to traditional external use and careful, mindful application.
Prepared in small batches with patience and attention, this oil honours oregano as a plant of clarity and strength — one best approached thoughtfully, rather than casually.
Ingredients:
Oregano (Origanum vulgare), coconut oil, olive oil
Traditional use:
Applied externally in small amounts as part of traditional herbal practice
Made in small batches
Traditionally valued for its aromatic, warming qualities
Prepared using slow infusion methods
Best used sparingly and with intention
To learn more about oregano, including traditional use, preparation methods and research context, see our full Forager’s Guide to Oregano.
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Bright, savoury, and finely balanced
Lemon and thyme is a pairing that feels instinctive — sharp citrus meeting warm, aromatic depth. Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) has long held its place in serious kitchens, valued for the way it anchors flavour without overwhelming it. Paired with lemon, it shifts — becoming lighter, more lifted, and quietly complex. It’s a combination that has moved through centuries of cooking, from rustic preparations to refined, modern plates.
Traditionally, herbs and citrus were combined with salt not just for preservation, but to create something more integrated — a seasoning where each element carries the other. As the blend settles, the brightness of lemon softens into the salt, while thyme’s essential oils deepen and round out the edges.
The result is a clean, aromatic salt with a precise balance — citrus-led at first, followed by a gentle, savoury warmth that lingers. It enhances rather than masks, designed to elevate rather than dominate.
Our Lemon & Thyme Salt is made in small batches using carefully prepared thyme, lemon, and mineral-rich Dead Sea salt. Each element is given time to come together naturally, creating a seasoning that feels considered and complete.
It’s a finishing salt at heart. Scattered over roasted vegetables, used to lift grilled meats or fish, or added just before serving, it brings clarity and structure to a dish. Controlled, deliberate, and quietly expressive. A little goes a long way.
Ingredients
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), lemon, Dead Sea salt
Notes
• Bright citrus balanced with warm herbal depth
• Clean, aromatic finishing salt
• Designed for precise, elevated seasoning
• Prepared in small batches with care
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Simple, savoury, and quietly essential
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) has long been a staple of kitchens and wild places alike. Growing low to the ground in dry, sunlit spaces, thyme carries an aroma that’s instantly recognisable — warm, herbal, and slightly woody. It’s been used across cultures for centuries, not only for its flavour but for the depth it brings to even the simplest dishes.
In traditional use, thyme was often paired with salt as a way of preserving both flavour and the herb itself — a practical blend that turns something everyday into something far more considered. The combination allows thyme’s essential oils to infuse slowly, creating a seasoning that feels rounded and complete rather than sharp or one-dimensional.
As the two settle together, the salt takes on thyme’s character — aromatic, savoury, and gently warming. It’s not overpowering, but it lingers, adding depth rather than just saltiness.
Our Thyme Salt is made in small batches using carefully prepared thyme and mineral-rich Dead Sea salt. Nothing unnecessary added, nothing taken away — just a simple pairing done properly.
It’s the kind of ingredient that becomes part of your routine without trying. Sprinkled over roasted vegetables, used to finish meats, or added to simple dishes, it brings a subtle, herbal lift that builds over time. A little goes a long way.
Ingredients
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), Dead Sea salt
Notes
• Simple two-ingredient blend
• Warm, aromatic, and savoury
• Versatile everyday seasoning
• Prepared in small batches with care
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For when the day has taken its toll…
Our Stress Relief Bath Salts are a simple blend of mineral salts, flowers, and aromatic oils designed to turn an ordinary bath into a moment of calm. Inspired by traditional herbal bathing practices, this soak is made to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and give both body and mind a chance to unwind.
At the heart of the blend are Epsom salts, long used in baths to help ease tired muscles and encourage relaxation after physical effort or a long day. Rich in magnesium, Epsom salt has been a traditional favourite for evening baths intended to help the body settle and recover.
These are combined with Himalayan salt, valued for its mineral content and gentle cleansing qualities. In bathing traditions around the world, mineral salts have been used to refresh the skin and leave it feeling soft, balanced, and restored.
Scattered throughout the blend are calendula flowers and rose petals. Calendula has long been included in skin-loving herbal preparations, traditionally used to comfort and condition the skin, while rose petals bring a gentle floral touch associated with soothing and uplifting the senses.
The blend is finished with lavender, frankincense, and sweet orange essential oils. Lavender is widely known for its calming aroma, frankincense brings a grounding, resinous note, and sweet orange adds a soft citrus brightness that helps lift the mood while keeping the overall scent warm and relaxing.
Together, these ingredients create a bath soak designed to help the body relax and the mind settle — perfect for evenings, stressful days, or whenever a quiet moment is needed.
This bath soak is commonly used for:
• Evening baths to unwind after a long day
• Soothing tired muscles and physical tension
• Creating a calming bedtime routine
• Encouraging relaxation during stressful periods
• A gentle, aromatic self-care ritual
It’s a simple way to turn a bath into a restorative pause — warm water, mineral salts, and calming botanicals working together to help you slow down and reset.
200g jar (with spoon) or bag
Ingredients
Epsom salt, Himalayan salt, calendula petals, rose petals, fractionated coconut oil, lavender essential oil, frankincense essential oil, sweet orange essential oil
Notes
• Handmade in small batches
• Mineral-rich bath soak designed to encourage relaxation
• Contains skin-loving botanical flowers
• Naturally scented with lavender, frankincense & sweet orange
• Ideal for evening baths and self-care rituals
This product is a cosmetic bath soak for external use only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions.
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Fresh, green, and quietly powerful
Nettle (Urtica dioica) has been working alongside people for a very long time.It rises early in the year, pushing up through disturbed ground, woodland edges, and hedgerows — often overlooked or avoided, but deeply rooted in traditional European herbal practice. For generations, nettle has been gathered in spring as a nourishing plant, valued not for intensity, but for its steady, strengthening presence.
In folk traditions, nettle was often turned to after winter — a time when the body called for replenishment and support. Rather than acting quickly or dramatically, it’s long been associated with building, restoring, and gently bringing things back into balance. It’s a plant of resilience, both in how it grows and how it’s been used.
When handled and dried with care, nettle transforms completely. The sting disappears, leaving behind a rich, green tea with a rounded, earthy flavour. There’s a depth to it — something mineral, slightly grassy, and quietly satisfying — more grounding than light, more sustaining than fleeting.
Our Nettle tea is gathered in season and dried slowly to preserve its full character. Nothing forced, nothing stripped back — just the plant as it is, prepared with care and patience.
🌿 Make Your Own Blends
Nettle pairs well with a wide range of herbs, adding body and depth to blends without overwhelming them. It works especially well as a base for more complex or nourishing teas.
Try blending with:
Peppermint – lifts and brightens nettle’s depth
Red Clover – softens and rounds the flavour
Lemon Balm – adds a gentle citrus note
A good foundation for both everyday blends and more robust herbal infusions.
Ingredients
Nettle (Urtica dioica)
Notes
• Traditionally used as a nourishing spring herb
• Deep, earthy, and mineral-rich flavour
• Versatile base for herbal blends
• Prepared in small batches with care
10 servings - Loose leaf - Optional compostable teabags
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A calm, dependable brew with no interest in caffeine drama
Ivan Chai is a tea with a history shaped by necessity, landscape, and patience.
Made from the leaves of Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium), this traditional fermented tea has been prepared for centuries across Eastern Europe and Northern regions, particularly in Russia and surrounding areas. Before imported teas became common, Ivan Chai was a staple — gathered from wild plants, carefully fermented, and brewed daily as part of ordinary life.
Fireweed is one of the first plants to return after disruption. It thrives in clearings, woodland edges, and places where the land has been disturbed, growing tall and bright where other plants hesitate. That resilience is reflected in how the tea feels: steady, grounding, and gently restorative, without stimulation or sharpness.
The traditional fermentation process deepens the flavour and softens the plant’s edges, transforming fresh green leaves into something darker, richer, and more rounded. The result is a smooth, mellow tea with notes that are often described as malty, honeyed, and softly floral, without bitterness and without caffeine.
Ivan Chai has long been valued not as a “pick-me-up”, but as a tea for balance and rhythm — something to return to throughout the day or in the quieter hours, supporting a slower pace rather than pushing against it.
Our Ivan Chai is prepared using traditional fermentation methods and handled with care, allowing time to do the work rather than rushing the process. It’s a tea with depth, history, and a quiet confidence — no embellishment needed.
🌿 Make Your Own Blends
Ivan Chai’s smooth, rounded flavour makes it an excellent base for blending, adding depth without overpowering more delicate herbs. It pairs well with plants that bring softness, freshness, or gentle floral notes, creating balanced, easy-drinking blends.
Try blending with:
Hawthorn Blossom – softens and lifts the blend with gentle floral notes
Rose – adds sweetness and aroma
Cleavers – lightens the blend for springtime sipping
A great option for people who want a caffeine-free tea with body and balance.
Ingredients
Fireweed / Ivan Chai (Chamerion angustifolium)
Notes
• Naturally caffeine-free
• Traditionally fermented
• Smooth, mellow, and grounding in character
• Prepared slowly, using time-honoured methods
• A great addition for the daily routine
10 servings - Loose leaf - Optional compostable teabags
You can read more about fireweed, its ecology, traditional use and preparation, in our full Forager’s Guide to Fireweed.
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Definitely a supplement. Involves hot water.
Some combinations feel inevitable.
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a slow-growing forest fungus shaped by cold air, patience, and time. Chai spices, by contrast, come from warmth, trade routes, and kitchens built around comfort and ritual. This blend brings the two together — steady and grounding on one side, aromatic and familiar on the other.
Traditionally, Chaga was prepared patiently, often simmered or infused over time and returned to regularly as part of long-term routines rather than quick fixes. Chai spice blends, meanwhile, have long been used to add warmth, depth, and balance — not to rush the body forward, but to make slower moments more enjoyable.
This blend combines wild Scottish Chaga with a carefully chosen chai-style spice mix and coffee, creating a powdered preparation intended to be used thoughtfully and in moderation.
Our Chaga Chai Latte Blend is prepared in small batches using simple ingredients and no unnecessary fillers. It’s designed for those who like their routines grounded, warming, and just a little bit ceremonial — without pretending to be anything other than what it is.
Officially speaking, due to new UK “Novel Food” laws this product is not a drink.
It is a food supplement with a suggested preparation method involving hot water.
Same forest fungus.
Same spices.
Different paperwork.
Loose leaf - Optional compostable teabags
Ingredients
Wild Scottish Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), ground coffee, chai spices
Suggested Preparation Method
Add 2 teaspoons of the blend to hot water using a cafetière, filter, or teabag. Allow to steep for 3–5 minutes, then strain.
Preparation method provided for convenience only.
Notes
• Sold as a food supplement
• Prepared in small batches
• Warming, grounding, and aromatic in character
• Made with simple, carefully sourced ingredients
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease.
To explore chaga in more depth, including identification, traditional use and modern research context, see our full Forager’s Guide to Chaga.
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Waterproof, Washable & Belt-Attachable
Stay ready for your next adventure with this handcrafted, foldable foraging pouch, designed for easy, practical gathering in the wild. Whether you’re collecting mushrooms, herbs, flowers, berries, shells, or small treasures, this pouch keeps your hands free and your finds safe.
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✅ Handmade with Care – Each pouch is individually crafted
✅ Belt Attachment – Securely clips onto your belt, keeping it close and comfortable while you forage
✅ Drawstring Closure – Keeps your harvest protected from spills and the elements
✅ Waterproof & Washable – Easy to clean after each adventure — ideal for damp conditions or freshly foraged finds
✅ Foldable & Compact – Folds neatly away when not in use – ideal for belts, pockets or backpacks
✅ Eco-Friendly – Made to last and encourage sustainable foraging practices
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A classic for a reason
Chamomile is one of those plants that feels like it’s always been around — quietly reliable, softly scented, and woven into everyday life across cultures and generations.
Made from the dried flowers of Matricaria chamomilla, chamomile has been gathered and brewed for centuries across Europe and beyond. It was traditionally valued not for strength or intensity, but for its gentle, comforting nature — a plant people returned to in the evenings, after long days, or whenever something softer was needed.
When brewed, chamomile makes a light, golden tea with a delicate floral sweetness and a faint apple-like note. It’s calm and uncomplicated, with no bitterness and no sharp edges — the kind of tea that doesn’t demand attention, but quietly earns its place.
Our chamomile is prepared simply and with care, allowing the character of the flowers to speak for themselves. It’s a tea best enjoyed slowly, whether as part of a bedtime ritual, a quiet afternoon pause, or just because the moment calls for something gentle.
This is chamomile as it’s always been — familiar, dependable, and quietly comforting.
🌿 Make Your Own Blends
Chamomile blends beautifully with other gentle herbs, making it a natural starting point for personal, intuitive tea blends. Whether you’re blending for flavour, mood, or a slower pace, it pairs best with plants that share its soft, calming character.
Blend ideas to try:
Hawthorn Blossom
Soft, floral, and steady — a soothing blend that feels unhurried and balanced.
Ivan Chai
Smooth and grounding, with chamomile adding lightness and ease.
Linden
Sweet, floral, and deeply calming — a classic evening-style blend.
Ingredients
Chamomile flowers (Matricaria chamomilla)
Notes
• Naturally caffeine-free
• Light, floral, and softly sweet in flavour
• Gentle and easy to drink
• Suitable for any time of day
10 servings - Loose leaf - Optional compostable teabags
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Chaga, prepared with intention
30ml glass dropper bottle
Known as “The King Of Medicinal Mushrooms”, Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a slow-growing forest fungus shaped by cold climates, clean air, and time.
Found growing on mature birch trees in northern forests, Chaga has been gathered for centuries across Northern Europe, Russia, and parts of Asia. Traditionally, it was approached not as a quick remedy, but as a deeply grounding, steady presence, often prepared patiently and returned to regularly as part of long-term routines.
A triple extract reflects that same philosophy of patience.
This tincture is made using a three-stage extraction process, traditionally used to draw out different qualities of dense, woody fungi like Chaga. By working with water and vegetable glycerin over time, the extraction captures both water-soluble and glycerin-soluble components, resulting in a fuller, more rounded preparation — without the use of alcohol.
Our Chaga Triple Extract Tincture is made slowly, in small batches, using carefully sourced Chaga and traditional methods adapted for an alcohol-free finish. The result is a concentrated yet gentle tincture that fits easily into everyday rhythms.
This is Chaga in its most complete, considered form — deep, steady, and quietly supportive by nature.
Ingredients
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), vegetable glycerin, water
Notes
• Alcohol-free triple extraction
• Made in small batches
• Deep, grounding, and steady in character
• Prepared slowly using traditional principles
To explore chaga in more depth, including identification, traditional use and modern research context, see our full Forager’s Guide to Chaga.
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Made and drank by a Yorkshireman…
Some flavours don’t announce themselves — they just make sense once you taste them.
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) grows slowly on birch trees in cold northern forests, shaped by long winters and clean air. Pine needles come from those same landscapes — sharp, resinous, and unmistakably fresh — carrying the scent of woodland even before they meet hot water.
Together, they create a blend that feels clean, grounding, and quietly bracing, with Chaga’s depth balanced by the bright, green edge of pine. It’s forest-forward and uncomplicated, leaning more toward clarity than comfort.
Traditionally, Chaga was prepared patiently and returned to regularly, while pine needles were gathered for their ability to bring lift and freshness to simple infusions. This blend draws on both traditions, offering a preparation that feels steady yet invigorating, without heaviness.
This is a loose blend intended to be used thoughtfully and in moderation, made in small batches using simple ingredients and no unnecessary additions.
From a regulatory point of view, it lives firmly in the category of food supplement.
From a practical point of view, it smells like the woods and behaves accordingly.
Loose leaf - Optional compostable teabags
Ingredients
Wild Scottish Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), pine needles
Suggested Preparation Method
Add 2–3 teaspoons of the blend to hot water using a cafetière, filter, or teabag. Allow to steep for 3–5 minutes, then strain.
Preparation method provided for convenience only.
Notes
• Sold as a food supplement
• Made in small batches
• Fresh, resinous, and deeply woodland in character
• Prepared using simple, considered methods
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease.
To explore the ingredients in more depth, including identification, traditional use and modern research context, see our full Forager’s Guide to Chaga or Pine Needles.
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Fresh, green, and very much doing its own thing
Cleavers (Galium aparine) is a plant that doesn’t wait to be invited.
It appears early in the year, spilling through hedgerows, woodland edges, and damp corners, catching on sleeves as you pass — a quiet signal that the seasons are shifting. In traditional European folk herbalism, Cleavers was gathered fresh each spring and valued as a plant of movement and clearing, closely associated with the body’s natural systems of cleansing, flow and renewal.
Rather than stimulating or forcing change, Cleavers has long been described as gentle, cooling, and quietly supportive, often returned to after the heaviness of winter. Folk traditions speak of it as a plant for easing stagnation and encouraging things to move freely again — a soft reset rather than a strong intervention.
When dried with care, Cleavers makes a light, grassy tea with a clean, fresh character. It’s subtle rather than bold, and traditionally suited to regular, everyday use as part of a seasonal routine rather than a one-off remedy.
Our Cleavers tea is gathered in season and dried slowly to preserve the plant’s delicate nature. It’s a tea that reflects spring itself — fresh, unassuming, and best appreciated when taken steadily and simply.
🌿 Make Your Own Blends
Cleavers blends best with other light, gentle herbs, lending a fresh, green quality without dominating the cup. It works especially well in simple blends designed for everyday use and seasonal transitions.
Try blending with:
Hawthorn Blossom – floral and calming, very springlike
Ivan Chai – adds warmth and depth to Cleavers’ lightness
Mint – freshens and brightens without overpowering
Best for light, everyday blends rather than strong, single-note brews.
Ingredients
Cleavers (Galium aparine)
Notes
• Traditionally used in springtime herbal practices
• Light, cooling, and gently moving in character
• Subtle, fresh flavour
• Prepared in small batches with care
10 servings - Loose leaf - Optional compostable teabags
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For when everything needs to just calm down a bit
30ml glass dropper bottle
Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans) is a quiet plant with a long memory.
Found growing along riverbanks, damp meadows, and woodland edges, it has been gathered for centuries within European folk and Western herbal traditions. Bugleweed was never a showy herb, it wasn’t prized for intensity or stimulation, but for its cooling, calming, and settling nature.
Traditionally, herbalists turned to Bugleweed during times of excess or overactivity, valuing it as a plant that encourages gentleness, steadiness, and restfulness. Old texts describe it as subtly sedative in character, often associated with slowing and softening racing minds and bodies.
Our Bugleweed tincture is made slowly using vegetable glycerin and water, creating a completely alcohol-free extraction that suits the plant’s naturally gentle temperament. Prepared in small batches with care and patience, this tincture honours Bugleweed as it has always been used - quietly, thoughtfully, and without force.
This is a tincture for those needing slower rhythms - for moments when deep rest is needed.
Ingredients:
Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans), vegetable glycerin, water
Recommended dosage: 4-5 drops in an evening after food. Not intended for every day use.
* Made in small batches
* Traditionally valued for its calming qualities
* Prepared using traditional methods
*Perfect for building into your evening ritual after particularly stressful days
To understand bugleweed’s traditional use and research context, see our Forager’s Guide to Bugleweed
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For a moment of calm, care, and restoration…
Our Herbal Gift Set brings together a selection of our handmade botanical products, designed to offer a simple, grounding self-care ritual. Each item is made in small batches using natural ingredients, traditional herbal preparations, and thoughtfully chosen botanicals.
This set combines soothing bath salts, nourishing skin care, and a comforting herbal tea — creating a gentle routine to help you unwind, care for your skin, and enjoy a quiet moment.
At the centre of the set is a 200g jar of our Stress Relief Bath Salts, made with Epsom salt and Himalayan salt and scattered with calendula flowers and rose petals. Infused with lavender, frankincense, and sweet orange essential oils, this mineral-rich soak is designed to help you slow down and relax while leaving the skin feeling soft and refreshed.
Alongside the bath salts is a 30ml pot of either our Skin Saviour Balm or Usnea Salve.
• Skin Saviour Balm is a robust herbal balm built around oregano oil and usnea, traditionally used to care for everyday skin concerns such as cuts, spots, rashes, and areas prone to irritation.
• Usnea Salve is a simple, protective balm made with coconut oil, beeswax, and usnea — traditionally valued for soothing dry, weathered, or hard-working skin.
Also included is a 60ml jar of our Usnea & Chaga Cream, a rich, nourishing cream combining two wild-foraged botanicals. Usnea and chaga have long been included in traditional skin preparations, and in this cream they are blended with skin-loving ingredients to help moisturise and care for dry or stressed skin.
To complete the experience, the set includes a herbal tea, allowing you to choose either one of our prepared blends or a single herb from our available teas. Whether enjoyed alongside a warm bath or during a quiet break in the day, the tea adds a final moment of comfort to the ritual.
Together, these products create a simple self-care set designed for relaxation, nourishment, and a small pause from the pace of everyday life.
This gift set is ideal for:
• Relaxing evenings and self-care rituals
• A thoughtful natural gift for friends or family
• Supporting skin care alongside a calming bath routine
• Anyone who appreciates handmade herbal products
• Creating a quiet moment to unwind with a cup of herbal tea
Each set is handmade and carefully packed, bringing together some of our favourite KindRoots creations in one simple, restorative bundle.
Contents
• 200g Stress Relief Bath Salts
• 30ml Skin Saviour Balm or Usnea Salve
• 60ml Usnea & Chaga Cream
• Choice of herbal tea (blend or single herb)
Notes
• Handmade in small batches
• Made with natural botanical ingredients
• A relaxing self-care gift set
• Packaged ready for gifting
All skin care products are cosmetic products for external use only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions.
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Bold and not easily overlooked
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) carries a long-standing reputation as a plant of strength. Native to North America and later adopted into European herbal traditions, echinacea has been used for generations as a supportive herb, particularly during the colder months or times when resilience is called for. It’s a plant that has become closely associated with the body’s natural defences — not as a quick fix, but as something steady and reliable.
In traditional use, echinacea was often taken at the first sign of seasonal shifts, or as part of a broader routine to support balance and vitality. It’s typically described as active, present, and slightly warming in character — less subtle than many herbs, but still grounded rather than overpowering.
When prepared as a tea, echinacea produces a distinctive infusion with an earthy, slightly bitter base and a recognisable tingling sensation on the tongue. It’s a flavour that feels purposeful — not designed to disappear into the background, but to be experienced.
Our Echinacea tea is prepared in small batches, allowing the plant’s full character to come through without being overprocessed. Nothing refined away — just the natural profile of the herb, handled with care.
🌿 Make Your Own Blends
Echinacea works well alongside herbs that soften or round its boldness, or complement its warming nature.
Try blending with:
Peppermint – lifts and freshens the overall flavour
Ginger – adds warmth and depth
Lemon Balm – softens with a light citrus note
Best suited to more purposeful blends rather than delicate, subtle infusions.
Ingredients
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
Notes
• Traditionally used as a supportive herbal tea
• Earthy, slightly bitter with a tingling finish
• More robust and active in character
• Prepared in small batches with care
10 servings - Loose leaf - Optional compostable teabags
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Forest flavours. Officially a supplement
Some flavours belong together because they come from similar places — if not geographically, then in spirit.
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) grows slowly on birch trees in cold northern forests, shaped by long winters and clean air. Pine needles come from those same landscapes, sharp-scented and resinous, carrying the unmistakable character of woodland. Chai spices add warmth and familiarity — grounding the blend and softening the edges.
Traditionally, Chaga was prepared patiently and returned to often, while pine needles and warming spices were used to bring brightness and balance to otherwise steady preparations. Together, they create a blend that feels fresh, aromatic, and quietly grounding, without being heavy or overpowering.
This blend combines wild Scottish Chaga, carefully prepared pine needles, and a chai-style spice mix into a loose preparation intended to be used thoughtfully and in moderation.
Officially, this product is not a tea.
It is a food supplement with a suggested preparation method involving hot water.
The forest doesn’t mind what you call it — but the paperwork does.
Prepared in small batches with simple ingredients, this blend suits those who like their routines warming, woodland-led, and gently ritualistic — without unnecessary fuss.
Same ingredients.
Same kettle.
Different wording.
Loose leaf - Optional compostable teabags
Ingredients
Wild Scottish Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), pine needles, chai spices
Suggested Preparation Method
Add 2–3 teaspoons of the blend to hot water using a cafetière, filter, or teabag. Allow to steep for 3–5 minutes, then strain.
Preparation method provided for convenience only.
Recommended Intake
Do not exceed one prepared serving per day.
Notes
• Sold as a food supplement
• Made in small batches
• Fresh, resinous, and warming in character
• Prepared using simple, traditional principles
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease.
To explore the ingredients in more depth, including identification, traditional use and modern research context, see our full Forager’s Guide to Chaga or Pine Needles.
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Quietly practical, like the fungus itself.
30ml glass dropper bottle
Birch polypore is a mushroom with a long, practical history.
Growing quietly on birch trees across northern forests, Fomitopsis betulina has been found alongside human journeys for thousands of years. It’s perhaps best known from archaeological finds — carried, dried, and valued not for ornament, but for usefulness. This is a fungus that earned its place by being reliable.
Traditionally, birch polypore was gathered and worked with for its drying, steady, and protective qualities, and was often associated with resilience and self-sufficiency. It wasn’t a flashy mushroom, but one that appeared again and again in folk practices where practicality mattered more than performance.
Our Birch Polypore Tincture is made as a slow, alcohol-free extraction using vegetable glycerin and water, a method well suited to its firm, fibrous nature. Prepared in small batches with patience, this approach allows the character of the mushroom to come through gently, without harshness.
This is a tincture for those who appreciate straightforward preparations — simple, measured, and quietly dependable.
Ingredients
Birch polypore (Fomitopsis betulina), vegetable glycerin, water
Notes
• Alcohol-free
• Made in small batches
• Traditionally inspired extraction method
• Dry, steady, and grounding in character
Learn more about birch polypore, its ecology and historical use, in our Forager’s Guide to Birch Polypore.
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A forest lichen shaped by air, weather and patience
Often called Old Man’s Beard, Usnea barbata is a slow-growing lichen that hangs quietly from trees in clean, healthy woodland environments.
Neither plant nor fungus alone, Usnea is a living partnership - a symbiosis between algae and fungus - and its presence is often taken as a sign of good air quality and an intact ecosystem. It grows slowly, responding directly to its surroundings, drawing what it needs from rain, mist and atmosphere rather than soil.
Usnea has a long history of traditional use across Europe, North America and parts of Asia, where it was valued for its protective, cleansing and preserving qualities. Folk traditions often worked with it externally, or prepared it carefully for specific, practical purposes rather than everyday consumption.
Unlike fast-growing herbs, Usnea requires patience and familiarity. It is light, fibrous and deceptively resilient, with a distinctive elastic inner core that sets it apart from similar-looking lichens. Traditional preparations respected this structure, often extracting it slowly or using it fresh where appropriate.
Our Usnea is wild foraged by hand from clean woodland environments, harvested sparingly and with care. Each piece is checked carefully, dried gently, and left whole, allowing you to work with it traditionally and intentionally, without rushing or over-processing.
This is Usnea in its simplest form - lightly handled, thoughtfully gathered, and closely tied to the landscapes it comes from.
Ingredients
Wild foraged Usnea (Usnea barbata)
Traditional Preparation
Usnea has traditionally been prepared through slow extraction methods or used externally in crafted preparations. Because it is potent and distinctive in character, it has historically been worked with deliberately and with attention to method, rather than casually infused.
Notes
• Wild foraged from clean woodland environments
• Carefully identified and hand harvested
• Dried gently and left whole
• Traditionally valued for protective and practical use
• Best approached with care and intention
To explore Usnea in more depth — including identification, look-alikes, traditional use and modern research context — see our full Forager’s Guide to Usnea.
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A slower cup for steadier mornings
This blend brings together carefully roasted coffee with Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus), creating a drink intended for unhurried mornings and longer rhythms rather than sharp jolts.
Coffee has long been part of daily ritual — not just as a stimulant, but as a pause, a marker of time, a reason to stop and gather. Lion’s Mane has traditionally been approached in much the same way: as a food-like mushroom valued for steady inclusion rather than intensity.
Combined thoughtfully, the two sit comfortably together. The coffee provides warmth, depth and familiarity, while Lion’s Mane is present quietly in the background, prepared and taken as part of a routine rather than a shortcut.
Rather than overpowering the cup, Lion’s Mane is included in measured proportion, allowing the character of the coffee to remain intact. The result is a balanced, grounding blend suited to daily use — something to return to, not rush through.
Our Lion’s Mane Coffee Blend is made in small batches using cultivated Lion’s Mane grown in Wales and quality roasted coffee. The mushroom is prepared carefully before blending, ensuring it integrates smoothly into the drink without dominating flavour or texture.
This is a coffee blend shaped by pace and intention — familiar, steady, and made for everyday use.
Ingredients
Roasted coffee, cultivated Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus)
Preparation
Prepare as you would your usual coffee — brewed, pressed or filtered. The blend is designed to fit easily into existing routines without additional steps or complexity.
When brewed, Lion’s Mane can release a small amount of natural mucilage. This may appear as a slightly fuller mouthfeel or gentle cloudiness in the cup and is a normal characteristic of the mushroom. It doesn’t affect flavour and is simply part of how Lion’s Mane behaves when prepared with hot water.
Use a coffee frother, or stir vigorously, to get a creamier consistency from the Lion’s Mane.
Notes
• Cultivated Lion’s Mane grown in Wales
• Balanced coffee flavour with subtle mushroom presence
• Designed for regular, everyday use
• Made in small batches
To explore Lion’s Mane in more depth, including identification, traditional use and modern research context, see our full Forager’s Guide to Lion’s Mane.
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A finely ground mushroom for steady, everyday use
Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) is a distinctive edible fungus, long valued as both food and tonic within traditional East Asian practice.
Unlike whole chunks, Lion’s Mane powder offers a more accessible way to work with this mushroom regularly. Traditionally, Lion’s Mane was approached as something to be included consistently over time — prepared carefully and returned to often, rather than used for quick or dramatic effect.
With its soft structure and neutral, food-like character, Lion’s Mane lends itself well to gentle preparation. When finely ground, it becomes easy to incorporate into warm drinks, broths or everyday recipes, allowing it to sit quietly within daily routines rather than standing apart from them.
Rather than being prized for intensity, Lion’s Mane has historically been valued for consistency and familiarity — something prepared simply and used without urgency.
Our Lion’s Mane mushroom powder is cultivated in Wales using clean, controlled growing conditions. The fruiting bodies are harvested at maturity, dried gently, and milled finely to create a smooth powder suitable for everyday use.
This is Lion’s Mane in a practical, versatile form — minimally processed, carefully prepared, and intended for steady, thoughtful use.
Ingredients
Cultivated Lion’s Mane mushroom powder (Hericium erinaceus)
Traditional Preparation
Lion’s Mane mushroom powder can be stirred into hot water, broths or other warm drinks, or incorporated into cooking. Preparation is typically simple and unhurried, reflecting its traditional role as a food-like medicinal mushroom used consistently over time.
Notes
• Cultivated in Wales
• Finely milled for easy, everyday use
• Edible, food-like medicinal mushroom
• Suited to regular, steady routines
To explore Lion’s Mane in more depth, including identification, traditional use and modern research context, see our full Forager’s Guide to Lion’s Mane.
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From hedgerows to glass jars. Bright, sharp, and impossible to ignore…
Blood Currant Syrup is a spring capture — vivid in both colour and character. Made from the blossoms of flowering currant, gathered at their peak in early spring, this syrup draws on an old tradition of turning short-lived blooms into something that lasts. The flowers appear briefly, filling the hedgerows with their deep pink-red hues and a scent that carries on the air — sweet, tangy, and slightly green.
Traditionally, these blossoms were infused gently, allowing their flavour to steep slowly into sweetness rather than being forced out by heat. It’s a patient process, one that preserves not just taste but something of the season itself — the first real lift after winter.
As the infusion develops, the syrup takes on a striking ruby tone and a flavour that balances brightness with depth. There’s a tart, berry-like sharpness at the front, softened by floral notes and a subtle warmth underneath — something between redcurrant, rose, and a hint of green almond.
Our Blood Currant Syrup is made in small batches using wild foraged flowering currant blossoms, gathered with care and infused slowly to retain their delicate character. Nothing rushed, nothing overworked — just time, sugar, and the flowers themselves.
It’s a syrup that leans more toward the vivid than the sweet. Drizzled into sparkling water, added to cocktails, spooned over desserts, or used to lift yoghurt and porridge, it brings a fresh, tangy brightness that cuts through and lingers, with a flavour somewhere between adult Ribena and Parma Violets. A little goes a long way.
It’s one of those flavours that feels both familiar and completely new — a reminder of how much can be hidden in a fleeting bloom.
Ingredients
Wild foraged flowering currant blossoms, organic sugar
Notes
• Made using traditional slow-infusion methods
• Bright, tart, floral flavour with berry-like notes
• Small-batch and seasonally produced
• A little goes a long way
For a deeper look at flowering currant and its traditional uses, see our Forager’s Guide entry on Flowering Currant.
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We’re not here to offer miracle cures - just honest, earth-grown products made to support wellbeing, flavour, and connection to the world around us. Everything is small-batch, season-led, and made with transparency, so you know exactly what’s in your jar, pouch, or bottle.
We work with foraged and natural ingredients based on their long-held traditional uses, blending old wisdom with our own hands-on experience. But nature works differently for everyone, and every body has its own story. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication, or managing a health condition, it’s always wise to check in with a healthcare professional before trying something new.
We believe in mindful, informed use of nature’s gifts, and we’re always happy to chat, guide, and share what we know.