Lizzy Lane Farm

Wintergreen Leaf, Organic – Dried Loose Herb | Gaultheria procumbens | Refreshing Tea Herb with Sweet Minty Aroma

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Organic Wintergreen Leaf – Dried Loose Herb | Gaultheria procumbens | Refreshing Tea Herb with Sweet Minty Aroma

Cool, sweet, and crisp as a northern forest breeze—this organic wintergreen leaf brings a refreshing note to teas, infusions, and old-fashioned herbal blends.

Herbal Overview

Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) is one of those herbs that takes you back instantly recognizable for its cooling, minty-sweet scent and flavor, reminiscent of old-time candies, herbal tooth powders, and forest walks. Organically grown in the wild-wooded hills of Vermont and New Hampshire, our wintergreen leaf is carefully harvested and freshly ground into a fine cut, ready for tea or tincture.

This beautiful leaf makes a wonderfully refreshing cup of tea, especially comforting after a hearty meal or on a crisp, cold day. It’s also prized in traditional herbalism for supporting headache relief, joint comfort, and digestive ease, thanks to its natural methyl salicylates, the same compound found in willow bark.

Whether you’re blending it into an old-time apothecary recipe or sipping it in a quiet moment by the fire, wintergreen is pure comfort with a bit of woodland magic.

Herbal Profile

Botanical Name: Gaultheria procumbens
Plant Family: Ericaceae
Status: Certified Organic
Origin: USA (Vermont & New Hampshire)
Caffeine Content: Naturally Caffeine-Free
Herbal Actions: Aromatic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, carminative
Suggested Preparations:
– Brew as a refreshing herbal tea (standalone or blended with mint)
– Infuse into salves or oils for topical relief of minor aches
– Use in traditional oral care blends or homemade tooth powders
– Add to old-fashioned herbal blends, bitters, or forest-inspired tea mixes

Packaging Details

Wrapped in our Country Stillroom Wrapping, each portion begins in a resealable food-safe inner pouch, then is layered in kraft paper and tied with twine, secured with a brass pin.

This wrap is inspired by traditional herbal counters and pantry shelves, bringing rustic charm and function to your collection. We recommend transferring to a glass jar for longer-term storage.

Stillroom Notes

Wintergreen always reminds me of cool, shaded woods and those little red berries I wasn’t allowed to pick. Now, I keep this fine-cut leaf in a jar on my winter apothecary shelf, perfect for when the snow starts to fall or when my head needs a little soothing. The scent alone clears the mind.

Simple Recipe

Refreshing Wintergreen Tea
– 1 tsp dried wintergreen leaf
– 8 oz hot (not boiling) water

Steep 5–7 minutes, then strain. Enjoy alone or with a bit of honey. For a deeper flavor, blend with spearmint or licorice root. Use with care and not in large amounts.