Dried Catnip, Organic – Herbal Tea & Cat Treat Herb | Nepeta cataria | Caffeine-Free Calming Mint

Organic Dried Catnip – Herbal Tea & Cat Treat Herb | Nepeta cataria | Caffeine-Free Calming Mint

Fragrant, soothing, and freshly dried...this organic catnip is perfect for calming teas or playful moments with your favorite feline.

Herbal Overview

Delicately fragrant and gently uplifting, catnip is far more than just a favorite among cats. A member of the mint family, Nepeta cataria has long been used in teas and infusions to support relaxation, digestive ease, and overall calm.

Our organic catnip is cultivated with care in the fresh air of Canadian fields and dried just after harvest to preserve its soft minty scent and essential oils. For cats, it brings delight and energy—sprinkle it on a toy or scratching post for a burst of playful fun. For humans, it brews into a mild, grassy tea that can ease tension after a long day or soothe occasional digestive discomfort.

Catnip grows right outside our kitchen door here on the farm, and it's a joy to watch the bees flit around its blossoms in the summer. It’s a gentle plant, rooted in simplicity and always welcome in both the stillroom and the garden.

Herbal Profile

Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria
Plant Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Status: Certified Organic
Origin: Canada and Lizzy Lane Farm
Caffeine Content: Naturally Caffeine-Free
Herbal Actions: Nervine, carminative, gentle sedative, digestive support
Suggested Preparations:
– Steep as a calming tea
– Add to homemade cat toys or sprinkle for enrichment
– Blend with chamomile or lemon balm
– Use in dream pillows or herbal sachets

Packaging Details

Prepared in the style of vintage herbal counters, each portion begins with a sealed inner bag to protect freshness, then is wrapped in kraft paper, pinned with a brass fastener, and tied with rustic twine.

This Apothecary Counter Wrap evokes the charm of handwritten herb labels and wooden drawers filled with mint and meadow herbs. We recommend transferring to a glass jar upon arrival to preserve scent and quality.

Stillroom Notes

We grow catnip along the edge of our herb path, where bees are always the first to arrive. While we keep a portion for our feline friends, most is dried for teas and relaxing blends. It’s a sweet herb that reminds us to slow down, rest, and enjoy the smaller things.

Simple Recipe

Evening Calm Tea
– 1–2 tsp dried catnip
– ½ tsp chamomile
– Optional: a touch of honey or lemon

Steep in hot water for 5–7 minutes, covered. Strain and enjoy as part of a relaxing evening ritual.

Suggested Pairings

Chamomile Flowers
Lemon Balm
Lavender Buds
Spearmint