Inner Garden Botanicals

Inner Garden Botanicals Rooted in the Midwest. Teas and herbal blends made with thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Breathe deeply. Sip Slowly. Cultivate Presence.

Inviting you to slow down, find calm, and connect with nature in every cup. www.innergardenbotanicals.com

06/02/2026

Your new favorite Summer tea blends just dropped!

After months of work on these two, I'm thrilled to release Hummingbird and Crimson Glow ✨

One celebrates the celebration of Summer at its peak, the other honors the rest that follows.

Hummingbird captures the bright energy of mid summer...flowers in bloom, pollinators hard at work, the first fruits of the season ripening in the sun... a refreshing blend of delicate white tea, hand crafted, candied, Japanese amanatsu, blueberries, hibiscus and lemongrass.

Delicious hot but formulated especially for drinking cold, Hummingbird makes for a refreshing drink under the summer sun, equally suited for working in the garden, or a day spent lounging poolside with friends.

Crimson Glow honors the rest after the celebration... Inspired by the folklore of Midsummers Eve and lingering evening light, it promotes deep rest and relaxation with botanicals such as Lemon Balm, Nettle and Catnip, one of my favorite botanicals for dreaming. With a citrus berry profile it steeps into a beautiful ruby-red infusion, perfect for your evening wind down routine.

Together they tell the story of a season at its peak and the gentle turn that follows.

Both available now ✨ Hummingbird is a Limited Time Release

(A big thank you to Mike Shoup of South Amana, Iowa for allowing me to use his beautiful photo of the Hummingbird!)

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05/23/2026

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05/21/2026

International Tea Day

Tea is more than a beverage. Across cultures and generations, tea has served as a symbol of hospitality, community, reflection, and connection.

In 2022, UNESCO recognized traditional tea culture as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, honoring the knowledge, practices, and rituals that have been passed down through generations.

It is quite literally, a gift to all of humanity.

Today, in a world that often moves too quickly, a simple cup of tea offers something increasingly valuable: a reason to pause and take a moment for ourselves.

Whether enjoyed alone or shared with others, tea invites us to slow down, be present, and reconnect with ourselves and our communities.

Beyond its cultural significance, tea has also been studied for its connection to longevity, and its rich array of naturally occurring compounds, including polyphenols and antioxidants that have long contributed to its place in wellness traditions around the world.

This International Tea Day, take a moment to steep a cup, slow your pace, and appreciate the centuries of wisdom contained in a single leaf.

🍃☕ Happy International Tea Day

05/20/2026

This morning I booked 2 massages.
One for Friday and one for next month.
My back has been in knots this week and none of my usual methods are taking care of it.

Before 2020 I got massages regularly. Then life as we know it changed of course, and that form of self care never made it back into my routine.

I realized recently that the shift that occurred during the pandemic, a subsequent move, and constant construction on a mid century home, didn't just disrupt life temporarily. It took me from the peace and stability in which I was finally thriving and plunged me back into chaos and stress.

Add to that grief from the loss of family bonds and connections, and a sudden catapult into late stage perimenopause and suddenly I just didn't recognize my life anymore.

The shift didn't just take me out of my routine, it was fundamentally changing the way I was experiencing life. In the process I forgot so much of what mattered to me, and the past couple of years has been a gradual return to remembering.

So today is a day for lots of tea and lots of remembering via journaling.

Have you taken the time to assess how 2020 may have changed your life? And how those changes may STILL be lingering in ways for you that aren't obvious?

Are there ways you have forgotten yourself, because you were thrust into survival mode and your nervous system starting making changes without your awareness?

I realize that not everyone was impacted in this way, and for some, that time motivated them to unlock a new level of thriving. And that is beautiful. But if it set you back, like it did me, I hope you are on a process of remembering that you deserve so much more than survival.
You are worthy of a life in which you THRIVE 🩷

05/19/2026

Berry Me makes for a DELICIOUS cold brew with a berry-chocolate flavor profile 🫐🍫
And it's so so good for you!
You NEED this one in your summer beverage rotation ☀️

05/18/2026

Peony Symbolism...

The peony has long been associated with beauty, prosperity, and deep emotions. Known as the “king of flowers” in parts of East Asia, it symbolizes honor, abundance, romance, thriving.

Its lush layered petals have made it a symbol of:
Love, Feminine grace & beauty, Good fortune & prosperity, Compassion & emotional healing

In Chinese tradition, peonies are connected to wealth, nobility, and honor.
In Japanese symbolism, they often represent bravery balanced with elegance.
In Victorian flower language, peonies symbolized heartfelt apology.

Pink peonies in particular symbolize romance.

My wedding flowers were all pink peonies, and I just love the way they smell 🩷

It makes me so happy when they begin to bloom. For me, that's when I know Summer has arrived☀️

05/18/2026

This was absolutely me today... and after the week I have had, ZERO regrets 🤣

05/17/2026

Sunday Tea...
Golden Buds Milk Oolong from Taiwan
Jin Xuan

It's so easy to make a beautiful, simple syrup to use in mocktails or cocktails. Earl Grey tea makes for a lovely variat...
05/17/2026

It's so easy to make a beautiful, simple syrup to use in mocktails or cocktails. Earl Grey tea makes for a lovely variation and in Garden Grey, the addition of lemongrass and subtle florals adds a complex flavor that complements many combinations.

Here's an easy simple syrup recipe for you:

1 cup organic cane sugar
1 cup filtered water
2 tbsp Garden Grey Loose Leaf Tea

Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and stir until all sugar is dissolved. Turn heat down to simmering. Add tea and simmer for 4 minutes, then strain. Store in a jar refrigerated. Will keep several weeks.

If you make this please let me know your favorite use! I loved this in a little tonic water with lime!

Would you like me to try out any of my other tea blends in a simple syrup infusion? Let me know!

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