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.
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.
Cleavers (Galium aparine)
• 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
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.
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.
Cleavers (Galium aparine)
• 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
