Lavender Blossoms - 75G

Lavender Blossoms are dried aromatic flowers long appreciated for their beautifully calming scent and versatile use in tea, baths, potpourri, and botanical making. With roots in Mediterranean traditions, lavender has remained a much-loved herbal staple for both its fragrance and its ease of use in simple everyday rituals.

The blossoms can be infused into a gentle herbal tea, added to bath preparations, or used in oil infusions and handmade projects. This is a naturally fragrant botanical that suits both food and cosmetic use. Why we love it: Lavender is one of those timeless botanicals that brings instant atmosphere wherever it is used.

We love the way the blossoms move so easily between a calming cup, a fragrant bath, a drawer sachet, or a simple infused oil. It is exactly the kind of ingredient we value at Essentially Natural - beautiful, practical, naturally aromatic, and versatile enough to support both everyday rituals and creative making.

Key Properties of Lavender Blossoms Common Name: Lavender Plant Part: Blossoms Form: Dried blossoms Aroma Profile: Floral, fresh, herbaceous, softly sweet Ingredients: Lavender Blossoms Suitable For: Food and cosmetic use Vegan Friendly: Yes What are Lavender Blossoms Used For Brewing calming herbal teas and wind-down infusions Adding to baths for a fragrant botanical soak Using in potpourri, herb pillows, and sachets Infusing into oils for balms, creams, and massage blends Preparing simple botanical infusions for DIY formulations Adding natural fragrance to handmade cosmetic and home projects Who are Lavender Blossoms For Lavender Blossoms Are For: Herbal tea routines that enjoy a floral, calming cup Bath and body rituals built around naturally aromatic botanicals Potpourri, sachets, and other fragrant home projects DIY makers working with infused oils and botanical water-based recipes Botanical cupboards that value versatile, naturally scented flowers Lavender Blossoms Are Not For: Strongly savoury or spice-led tea preferences Unscented projects where no floral aroma is wanted Ready-made cosmetic or finished aromatherapy product formats How To Use Lavender Blossoms As a Herbal Tea: Steep 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried blossoms in a cup of freshly boiled water for 5 to 10 minutes, keeping the cup covered while infusing.

As a Bath Soak: Add a handful of blossoms directly to warm bathwater, or place them in a muslin bag for easier clean-up. As an Oil Infusion: Combine the dried blossoms with a suitable carrier oil, infuse for 2 to 4 weeks, then strain and use in massage oils or skincare-style formulations. As a Botanical Ingredient: Prepare a lavender infusion, strain well, and use in suitable DIY recipes according to your formulation method.

As a Fragrance Ingredient: Add to potpourri, herb pillows, sachets, or other handmade aromatic projects. Processing Tip: Keep the infusion covered while steeping to help retain more of lavenders delicate aromatic notes. Processing Tip: Strain very well when using infusions in DIY applications where a smoother finish is preferred.

Lavender Blossoms Safety Instructions Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication. For external use, patch test before wider application. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if any adverse reaction occurs. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

FAQs Q: What does lavender tea taste like? A: Lavender has a floral, herbaceous flavour with a softly perfumed character, so a little usually goes a long way in the cup. Q: Why should I keep lavender tea covered while steeping? A: Covering the cup helps hold onto more of the delicate aroma while the blossoms infuse.

Q: Can Lavender Blossoms be used in baths? A: Yes. They are often added directly to bathwater or placed in a muslin bag for a fragrant botanical soak. Q: What does lavender pair well with in tea blends? A: Lavender pairs well with gentler herbs such as chamomile, lemon balm, mint, and rooibos, depending on the style of blend you want to create.

Q: Can I use Lavender Blossoms in DIY skincare projects? A: