Hops Flowers - 20G

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Flowers From My Meadow Hops Flowers are the dried female flower cones ofHumulus lupulus, the remarkable climbing plant best known for the unmistakable aroma and bitterness it brings to traditional brewing. Away from beer, whole hops reveal an entirely different botanical personality: lightweight, papery green cones with an intensely herbal, earthy aroma, subtle floral notes and a naturally pronounced bitterness.

They can be steeped on their own for an adventurous caffeine-free botanical infusion, blended sparingly with softer herbs and flowers, or explored in creative kitchen recipes where a little bitterness adds intrigue. Their papery green cones and distinctive herbal fragrance also make them an intriguing addition to rustic pot-pourri, botanical sachets and dried-flower displays.

Why we love it: Hops are wonderfully unapologetic. They do not taste like a delicate flower and that is exactly their charm. We love the papery cones, the extraordinary fresh-herbal aroma and the way just a small amount can completely change a botanical blend, cordial or savoury recipe. Key Properties Botanical Name: Humulus lupulus Common Name: Hops Plant Family: Cannabaceae Part Used: Dried female flower cones Form: Whole dried hop cones Appearance: Lightweight, papery green to yellow-green cones formed from overlapping bracts Aroma & Flavour: Intensely aromatic, herbal and earthy with green, subtly floral notes and pronounced natural bitterness Distinctive Feature: Naturally occurring golden-yellow lupulin glands within the flower cones contribute much of hops' characteristic aroma and bitterness Naturally Caffeine-Free Single Botanical Suitable For: Botanical infusions, loose herbal blends and selected culinary preparations Storage: Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture What It's Used For Brewing a distinctive, naturally caffeine-free botanical infusion Adding a bitter, aromatic note to loose herbal tea blends Pairing in small amounts with softer botanicals such as chamomile, lemon verbena, peppermint or rose petals Preparing chilled botanical drinks and bittersweet refreshers Infusing syrups and cordials where a subtle bitter edge is welcome Experimenting with adventurous savoury recipes, preserves and baked goods Adding earthy herbal fragrance and natural green texture to pot-pourri and decorative botanical arrangements.

Who It's For This Product Is For: Curious herbal tea drinkers who enjoy distinctive botanical flavours Home tea blenders looking for a bold aromatic ingredient to use sparingly Flavour explorers who appreciate bitterness as part of a botanical's natural character Creative cooks interested in unusual herbal ingredients for drinks and recipes Plant enthusiasts fascinated by whole botanicals and their traditional culinary uses This Product Is Not For: Anyone looking for a soft, sweet or delicately floral tea Anyone expecting a conventional black, green or other caffeinated tea Anyone looking for powdered hops, hop pellets or a prepared brewing blend How To Use As a Tea: Begin with approximately -1 teaspoon of dried Hops Flowers per cup.

Pour over freshly boiled water, cover and steep for approximately 5-10 minutes. Strain before serving. For a Gentler Cup: Start with the smaller quantity and shorter steeping time. Hops are naturally bitter, so a little goes a long way. As a Tea Blend: Use a small amount alongside softer or more aromatic botanicals such as chamomile, lemon verbena, peppermint or rose petals.

For Chilled Drinks: Prepare and strain a light infusion, allow it to cool completely and combine with citrus, fruit or sparkling water according to taste. For Culinary Use: Use sparingly to infuse syrups, cordials, preserves, savoury bakes or other recipes where an herbal bitter note complements the finished dish.

Flavour Tip: Taste as you go. Increasing the quantity or steeping time quickly intensifies hops' natural bitterness. As Pot-Pourri: Combine dried hop cones with other dried flowers, herbs and citrus peel for a rustic, naturally aromatic arrangement. Display safely away from