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Oat Straw
Oat Straw

Oat Straw

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SKU: HT.OSK1
Maximum Purchase: 1 unit
Botanical: Avena sativa
Origin: Albania/Serbia
$21.00 - $24.94
Avena sativa — Europe
Cut & Sieved Dried Aerial Herb
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Tea Blending · Botanical Manufacturing
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About

Oat Straw is a nutrient-rich herb known for its calming and restorative properties. Sourced from the finest oat plants, this product retains many of the natural benefits, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Oat Straw is traditionally used to support nervous system health, promote relaxation, and enhance overall wellbeing. Available in bulk and wholesale!

 

As always, it's advisable to consult with healthcare professionals for personalised guidance on health concerns.

 

Benefits

1. Benefit: Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

2. Benefit: May help support nervous system health and promote relaxation.

3. Benefit: Traditionally used to enhance overall wellbeing and vitality.

 

Directions of Use

1. Measure 1-2 teaspoons of Oat Straw.

2. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the straw.

3. Let it steep for 10-15 minutes.

4. Strain and pour into a cup.

5. Enjoy the tea warm, preferably in the evening for relaxation.

 

 

Specifications

Botanical: Avena sativa
Origin: Albania
Organoleptic Statement: Characteristic mild and grassy flavour
Ingredient Declaration: 100% Oat Straw
Shelf Life: 2+ years dependent upon storage conditions
Packaging: Food grade bio-degradable materials
Processing: The product has been frozen to reduce the risk of insect contamination
Allergen Summary Statement:   No Known Allergens. Trace elements may be present due to farming practices
  The Herbal Connection make no Allergen Free claims.

 

 

Nutritional Information

Protein (g) 3.0
Total Fat (g) 0.4
Total Carbohydrates (g)             7.5
Sugars (g) 0.5
Sodium (mg) 20
   

Average Quantity Per 100g | Nutritional Information obtained from USDA. Average values subject to seasonal variations

Store below 23 °C in a dark location ideally in an airtight container.

Have confidence knowing The Herbal Connection is proudly Certified Organic and HACCP Certified. Certificates available via FAQ page. We import directly into Australia and are proud to be as Eco-Friendly as possible. When available, all packaging materials are either recycled cartons or Bio-Degradable bags.

Warnings: This product isn't intended to treat, cure or prevent any illnesses. Always consult a healthcare professional before consuming any herbal products for health purposes especially if you're pregnant or taking medication.

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Oat Straw

$21.00 - $24.94
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Oat Straw

$21.00 - $24.94

Oat Straw — Avena sativa, Europe

Oat Straw (Avena sativa) — cut and sieved dried aerial herb, the green stem and leaf of the common oat plant, harvested before the grain fully matures. A key distinction for buyers: Oat Straw is not oatmeal and not the grain. It is the green stalk and leaf of the Avena sativa plant, harvested at the milky oat stage or shortly after, when the vegetative parts are still green and before the grain is ripe. This is an entirely different product to the rolled oats or oatmeal in your kitchen, with a completely different flavour profile and use in botanical manufacturing.

The dried herb has a mild, gently sweet and grassy flavour — one of the most approachable and neutral botanicals in the tea blending range. The sweetness is genuine and pleasant, making Oat Straw one of the few herbs that can sweeten a blend naturally without adding any fruit or sweetener. This makes it an extremely useful base or bulking ingredient in herbal tea formulations where a mild, sweet background is desired. It blends without competing, suits caffeine-free formulations, and is widely recognised as an ingredient by Australian consumers. Cut and sieved to 3–8mm tea-grade specification. Freeze-treated. Naturally gluten-free (the straw/stem, not the grain). This product is sold as a food only.

Product Specifications

BotanicalAvena sativa
Common NameOat Straw; Green Oat Herb; Avena Herb
Plant PartDried aerial herb — stem and leaf (not the grain)
Ingredient Declaration100% Dried Oat Straw (Avena sativa aerial herb)
ProcessingCut and sieved 3–8mm; freeze-treated to reduce risk of insect contamination
Flavour ProfileMild, gently sweet and grassy — one of the most neutral and approachable botanicals in tea blending
Gluten NoteOat straw is the stem/leaf, not the grain. However the plant is Avena sativa — buyers with strict gluten or coeliac requirements should confirm with their own testing
AllergensNo known allergens in the aerial herb. The Herbal Connection makes no allergen-free claims.
StorageBelow 23°C in a sealed, airtight container away from light and moisture

Oat Straw — FAQs

Everything you need to know before you order.

Oat Straw and oatmeal (rolled oats) come from the same plant — Avena sativa — but are completely different parts of it, harvested at different times. Oat Straw is the green stem and leaf of the oat plant, cut while still green before the grain has fully ripened. It is used as a dried herb for tea and botanical manufacturing. Oatmeal / Rolled Oats is the mature grain, harvested later, hulled, steamed, and processed. The two have no flavour similarity — oat straw tastes gently sweet and grassy, while oats taste of the familiar cereal grain. They are not interchangeable. There is also a third form, "Milky Oat Tops," which refers to the fresh, immature oat seed at a specific harvest window — distinct from both straw and grain.
Oat Straw has one of the mildest and most pleasant flavour profiles in the botanical herb range — gently sweet, lightly grassy, and clean. It is rarely the primary flavour note in a blend but instead functions as a neutral, sweetening base herb. Used at 20–40% of blend weight, it rounds out and softens more assertive herbs without competing. It works particularly well as a base in sleep and relaxation blends (alongside valerian, passionflower, and lemon balm), women's wellness blends, and spring herb teas. Brew 1–2 teaspoons per cup in hot water for 5–10 minutes. Naturally caffeine-free.
This is a nuanced question. Oat Straw is the stem and leaf of Avena sativa — not the grain — and the gluten proteins that trigger coeliac reactions are concentrated in the grain's endosperm rather than the green aerial parts. In practice, oat straw is widely used in herbal teas marketed as gluten-free. However, because the product comes from an oat plant, buyers formulating products with strict certified gluten-free claims should verify with their own testing and documentation rather than relying solely on botanical origin. Contact us at sales@herbalconnection.com.au for the current batch allergen declaration.
Oat Straw is available in wholesale pack sizes. Contact our team at sales@herbalconnection.com.au for current pricing and availability. Related products for sleep and relaxation blend formulations include Passionflower Organic, Valerian Root, Lemon Balm Organic, and Chamomile Organic.

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