Foraged Freeze-Dried Nettles Responsibly Wild-Harvested

Wild harvested Nettles (Urtica dioica) from an unsprayed glade next to a river on the Oregon Coast in early spring. For cooking, plant medicine, or tea. Used by generations for its mineral content and rich green flavor. Contains 1 cup of freeze-dried leaf. 

Safe to handle: the freeze-drying process takes away the sting in Stinging Nettles. 

The Garden-Grown Difference
Chefs and herbalists alike know that how a plant is grown matters for its taste and phytochemical composition.* When Valerie's mother first brewed her apple-smelling garden-grown chamomile tea, she exclaimed, "So THIS is what Chamomile is supposed to taste like!"

Simple Herbs, Simply Prepared
To freeze-dry, we take our fresh garden product directly to our home-scale freeze-drying machine. Freeze-drying requires a specialty machine to dehydrate foods through rapidly freezing down to -40 degrees, then lowering the pressure with a vacuum, removing the ice via sublimation. Because of the low temperatures, the herb retains more of its original qualities: its color, shape, nutrients, and aromatics are closer to fresh. Learn more about freeze-drying.

How to Brew Herbs (Tisane / Herbal Infusions)*

• Boil 8 oz (250ml) of hot water.
• Measure 1-3 tsp per cup in your favorite tea strainer.
• Steep 5-10 minutes and remove solids with the strainer.
• Breathe deeply and enjoy. For iced tea, place brewed tea in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Sustainability Features

• Grown and dried without chemicals
• Responsibly wild-harvested for long-term viability

The Homestead Collection
The same attention to detail and quality you expect from Walnut Studiolo, now available in small batch handcrafted herbs, balms, fruit, baked goods, and gifts from our forest, gardens and kitchen. Learn more about our on-site, biodiverse and regenerative homestead.

Seasonal and limited, prepared by licensed food handlers (us!) in our home under the Oregon Cottage Foods and Farm Direct laws. Available within the USA only.

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Resources*
All herbal medicine preparations and herbalist information from Herbal Medicine: From the Heart of the Earth by Sharol Marie Tilgner, N.D., Mountain Rose Herbs, Rosemary Gladstar publications, and Traditional Medicinal Teas.

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. For educational purposes only. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

Disclosures

These products are homemade and prepared in our domestic kitchen, not in an inspected food establishment, in accordance with the Oregon Cottage Foods and the Oregon Farm Direct Marketing Laws by a certified food handler (permit #21gi84-k9k8a37). Beloved pet cats are present in our household. Common allergens marked in bold. Not for resale. Not all states and countries recognize Oregon's food marketing laws; we claim no responsibility for recipient local laws.

PHOTOGRAPHY

All photos taken in-house, except white background stock photos of herbs by DepositPhotos.

PLASTIC-FREE

No. With regret, plastic was necessary for food preservation reasons, to keep our air and moisture out.  Learn more about ourPlastic-Free Analysis >>>