Hops Flowers - Flowers From My Meadow (20g)
Hops Flowers - Flowers From My Meadow (20g)
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Flowers From My Meadow Hops Flowers are the dried female flower cones of Humulus 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
- 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
- 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
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How to use
- As a Tea: Begin with approximately ½-1 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 pets, particularly dogs.
Safety instructions
- Keep Hops Flowers away from dogs. Ingestion can cause serious toxicity and requires urgent veterinary attention.
- Hops may cause drowsiness in some people
- Avoid combining with alcohol, sedatives or other substances that cause drowsiness unless advised by an appropriate healthcare professional
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless advised by an appropriate healthcare professional
- If taking prescription medication or managing a medical condition, consult an appropriate healthcare professional before regular use
- Discontinue use if irritation or sensitivity occurs
- Store sealed away from heat, direct sunlight and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Faqs
Q: Are Hops Flowers only used for making beer?
A: No. Brewing is their most famous use, but dried hop cones can also be explored as a botanical infusion, a blending ingredient and a flavouring in carefully balanced kitchen recipes.
Q: What are the yellow particles inside dried hops?
A: These are naturally occurring lupulin glands found within the flower cones. They are an important part of the plant and contribute much of hops' characteristic aroma and bitterness.
Q: Why does my Hops infusion taste bitter?
A: Bitterness is a natural feature of Humulus lupulus, not a sign that something is wrong with the product. Using less material or a shorter steep gives a gentler result.
Q: Can Hops Flowers be used in food?
A: Yes, but their flavour is powerful, so use them sparingly. Small quantities can bring an intriguing herbal-bitter note to suitable cordials, syrups, preserves, savoury bakes and other recipes.
