H-GB-024
Elderflower
Dried flower umbel tisane, from England, UK.
Herbal tisanes
Elderflower is strongest on floral, smoothness and aroma intensity. Typical tasting words: elderflower, lychee, honey, cut hay. A cornerstone of British and European country foraging and domestic medicine for centuries, prized for its floral cordial and infusions. Gathered widely in June across the English countryside to make cooling summer teas, cordials, and seasonal infusions.
Also known as Elder Blossom and Holunderblüte.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- England, UK
- Plant
- Sambucus nigra
- Harvest
- early summer
- Elevation
- low
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- whole flower
- Price band
- affordable
- Availability
- fairly common
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 4 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: harvesting, then destemming, then shade-drying.
Caffeine
Elderflower is caffeine-free. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Low enough to suit the evening for most people. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 2.5 g | 90 to 100 °C | 5 min, 6 min |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 3 g | Fridge | 6 to 10 hours |
Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- afternoon
- evening
- night
- relaxing
- hot_weather
- bedtime
Pairs with pastry, scones_cakes and fruit. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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