Lavender Blossoms - 75g
Lavender Blossoms - 75g
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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
- 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 it's 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 it's 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
- Strongly savoury or spice-led tea preferences
- Unscented projects where no floral aroma is wanted
- Ready-made cosmetic or finished aromatherapy product formats
Lavender Blossoms Are For:
Lavender Blossoms Are Not For:
How to use
- 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 lavender’s delicate aromatic notes.
- Processing Tip: Strain very well when using infusions in DIY applications where a smoother finish is preferred.
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: Yes. They are often infused into oils or prepared as a strained botanical infusion for suitable DIY formulations.
Q: Are Lavender Blossoms strongly scented?
A: Yes. Lavender has a naturally distinctive floral aroma, which is one reason it is so popular in sachets, baths, and aromatic blends.
Q: Can I use Lavender Blossoms in potpourri or herb pillows?
A: Yes. Their natural fragrance makes them especially well suited to fragrant home and gifting projects.
About These Botanicals
This product is grown in an organic and regenerative fashion with as minimal use of insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides as possible, in certified organic fertilizer. The product is sourced food grade. It is not certified organic. Suitable for Kosher, Halaal and Hindi diets.
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