news & notes
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Falling into Autumn at Little Woods
The fits and starts of fall in Iowa can make it difficult to know when to release what and how to feature our favorite flavors. Read more about teas that are excellent iced and hot, and what’s been brewing at the tea bar this week.
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Recipe: Royal Herbal Latte
Made with the perfect combination of sweet and spice, the Royal Maple Herbal Latte is a naturally caffeine free brew that is perfectly cozy anytime of day. Featured at our tea bar this month, you can stop by and enjoy it hot or iced. The weather hasn’t quite committed fully to fall and we don’t…
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Brewing Phoenix Oolong
Brewing Phoenix Oolong | Mi Lan Xiang (米蘭香) Origin: Phoenix Mountains, Guangdong Province, China Cultivar: Mi Lan Xiang, subspecies of Shui Xian Grown in the Fenghuang (Phoenix Mountains) Oolong Style: dān cōng 單樅 (“single bush”) One of our favorite full leaf oolongs for daily drinking. Phoenix Oolong (Mi Lan Xiang/米蘭香) is a dān cōng (單樅/ “single bush”) tea.…
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Honey Rosemary Lemonade
Whether you’re hitting the gym hard or unwinding by the pool, sometimes you need a boost that doesn’t come from caffeine. We’re thrilled to share our most popular drink from last month at the tea bar with you! Now, you can make it at home and enjoy it whenever you’re craving a refreshing pick-me-up. There’s…
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Strawberry Matcha Latte
Hey there, tea lovers! We have some exciting news to share. Our iced strawberry matcha latte, once a limited-time special, was such a hit that we’ve decided to give it a permanent spot on our blog. This vibrant drink combines the best of both worlds with its sweet, tangy strawberry flavor and smooth, earthy matcha…
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Backyard Botanicals by Little Woods’ owner Kristin M Roach
Our physical store is more than a tea shop, it’s a place to explore, to inspire curiosity in plants (tea in particular), and a place of calm wonder. The art that has become part of this environment is inspired by my passion for ecology, healing, and a deep love of plants. The current series of…