Botanical Tea
Hilltop Botanicals produces small seasonal releases of loose-leaf herbal tea inspired by the plants of the Hilltop landscape.
Each blend reflects the rhythm of the growing season — orchard blossoms in spring, meadow herbs in summer, harvest botanicals in autumn, and quiet woodland infusions in winter.
These teas are crafted slowly in small batches using carefully dried herbs, flowers, and leaves.
Handcrafted in Kentucky.
The Core Herbal Tea Collection
The Core Herbal Tea Collection forms the foundation of Hilltop Botanicals tea.
These blends are crafted from classic botanical herbs known for their gentle flavor, balance, and daily drinkability.
They are available throughout the year in small batches and serve as the starting place for the Hilltop tea ritual.
Seasonal Herbal Tea
Each season brings a limited tea release shaped by the plants of that moment in the landscape.
Spring teas highlight blossoms and soft meadow herbs.
Summer blends lean bright and green.
Autumn teas carry warmth and spice.
Winter infusions become deeper and more grounding.
These teas are produced only in small seasonal runs and often do not return once the season passes.
Single Botanicals
Single botanicals allow each plant to be experienced on its own.
These loose herbs and flowers are offered individually so their character, aroma, and subtle flavor can be explored without blending.
They may be brewed alone, combined with other herbs, or used to deepen the flavor of seasonal teas.
Many of these plants appear throughout the Hilltop Botanicals tea collections.
Hilltop Peppermint is a single-origin herbal infusion made from whole peppermint leaves carefully dried to preserve their natural aroma and cooling character. The cup is crisp, bright, and clean with a refreshing finish.
Peppermint grows abundantly in summer gardens and meadow edges, releasing its characteristic scent with even the lightest touch. This tea reflects that freshness — a simple botanical infusion that captures the clarity of the plant itself.
As part of the Single Botanical Collection, Hilltop Peppermint highlights the character of one plant prepared with care, allowing the leaf to express its natural flavor without blending.
10% of all tea sales support the Owensboro Regional Farmers Market.
Golden Chamomile is a single-origin herbal infusion made from whole chamomile blossoms carefully dried to preserve their natural golden color and delicate floral aroma. The cup is smooth and gently aromatic with a soft honeyed character.
Chamomile flowers open wide in summer fields and garden edges, their bright petals catching the light before harvest. When dried slowly and handled gently, the blossoms retain their structure and produce a clear, amber-gold infusion.
As part of the Single Botanical Collection, Golden Chamomile highlights the character of a single plant, allowing the full flower to express its natural floral warmth without blending.
10% of all tea sales support the Owensboro Regional Farmers Market.
Wild Elderflower is a delicate herbal infusion made from whole elderflower blossoms carefully dried to preserve their natural aroma and floral sweetness. The cup is light, fragrant, and elegant with a soft honeyed character.
Elderflowers appear in early summer as wide clusters of tiny white blossoms along hedgerows and woodland edges. When harvested at the moment of full bloom, the flowers capture a subtle orchard-like fragrance and gentle sweetness.
As part of the Single Botanical Collection, Wild Elderflower celebrates the refined character of a single plant, allowing the blossoms to express their natural floral aroma without blending.
10% of all tea sales support the Owensboro Regional Farmers Market.
Tea Ritual Guide
Loose leaf tea invites a slower rhythm.
Water warms.
Leaves unfold.
A moment of quiet arrives before the first sip.
The Hilltop Tea Ritual Guide explores the simple practices that transform tea from a beverage into a daily ritual of attention and seasonal awareness.
Tea & Honey Pairings
Many Hilltop teas are designed to pair with infused honey.
Floral honey deepens blossom teas.
Herbal honey complements meadow blends.
Orchard honey brings warmth to autumn infusions.
These pairings are explored in the Ritual Pair collections.
Brewing Loose Leaf Tea
Brewing loose leaf tea is simple and forgiving.
Use fresh water just below boiling and allow the leaves to steep slowly until the aroma opens and the infusion deepens in color.
Loose herbs can be steeped multiple times, revealing new layers of flavor with each infusion.
Brewing instructions are included with every Hilltop Botanicals tea release.