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Calendula Blossoms at a Glance
A vibrant traditional floral botanical recognised for its golden-orange petals, Calendula (Calendula officinalis) has a long history in European herbal traditions and is commonly prepared as a gentle floral infusion, blended with complementary botanicals or used in creative culinary preparations.
Best For
Floral tea drinkers, botanical blenders and anyone exploring colourful dried flowers for simple infusions, culinary creations and traditional botanical preparations.
Key Botanical
Calendula Blossoms
Calendula officinalis
Botanical Character
Naturally golden-orange dried blossoms with a mild, gently herbaceous character and subtle floral notes.
Tea Ritual
Add 1–2 teaspoons of dried Calendula Blossoms per cup. Pour over freshly boiled water, cover and steep for 5–10 minutes before straining.
Naturally Caffeine-Free
A naturally caffeine-free floral botanical that can be enjoyed as a simple infusion or combined with other dried flowers and herbs.
Pairs Beautifully With
Chamomile Flowers
Rose Petals
Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers
Create colourful floral infusions and personalised botanical blends by combining Calendula with complementary dried flowers.
Who Is Calendula For?
Calendula Blossoms are for those who enjoy colourful floral teas, traditional dried botanicals and creative botanical blending. Their beautiful golden-orange petals and mild herbaceous character make Calendula an easy flower to explore in both the teacup and kitchen.
For the Floral Tea Drinker
A beautiful choice for those who enjoy gentle floral infusions with a mild, subtly herbaceous character.
For the Botanical Explorer
A familiar traditional flower for anyone interested in discovering dried botanicals with a long history in European herbal and culinary traditions.
For the Home Tea Blender
Calendula's gentle character and colourful petals make it a versatile addition to personalised loose-leaf blends with other flowers and herbs.
For the Caffeine-Free Cup
Naturally caffeine-free, making Calendula an easy botanical choice for those exploring floral infusions without traditional tea leaves.
For the Creative Kitchen
The distinctive golden-orange petals can bring botanical character and visual interest to teas, syrups, drinks and carefully chosen culinary creations.
For the Everyday Ritual
Simple to prepare with freshly boiled water, Calendula Blossoms offer an uncomplicated way to enjoy a single-flower botanical infusion at home.
Enjoy Calendula as a simple floral infusion or pair it with complementary botanicals such as Chamomile, Rose Petals or Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers to create your own colourful botanical blends.
The Story Behind the Flower
Calendula has been grown in gardens and used in traditional botanical preparations for generations, recognised instantly by its brilliant golden-orange flowers.
Known botanically as Calendula officinalis, the flower belongs to the daisy family and is traditionally valued for its colourful petals. Once carefully dried, the flowers retain their distinctive warm colour and wonderfully rustic botanical character.
Calendula can be steeped on its own as a gentle herbal infusion or combined with other flowers and herbs in loose-leaf blends. Its vivid petals also make it a beautiful addition to botanical preparations, handmade creations and decorative blends.
At Flowers from my Meadow, we love Calendula for its simplicity and versatility. Our dried flowers are carefully selected and packed so their natural colour, texture and botanical character remain at the heart of however you choose to use them.
Calendula Flowers Botanical Profile
How to Brew Calendula Tea
Calendula Blossoms create a delicate golden herbal infusion with a mild, gently herbaceous character and subtle floral notes. A simple covered steep allows the colourful dried petals to gradually unfold in the cup.
As the golden Calendula petals steep, their gentle botanical character gradually unfolds into a delicate golden infusion.
Measure
Add 1–2 teaspoons of dried Calendula Blossoms per cup.
Add Hot Water
Pour freshly boiled water over the dried blossoms.
Cover & Steep
Cover the cup or teapot and allow to steep for 5–10 minutes.
Strain & Enjoy
Strain the blossoms before serving. Enjoy the infusion warm or allow it to cool for a refreshing floral drink.
Calendula Blossoms can be enjoyed on their own or blended with complementary botanicals such as Chamomile Flowers, Rose Petals or Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers according to taste.
THE MEADOW KITCHEN
Beautiful Ways to Use Calendula Blossoms
With their beautiful golden-orange colour and mild, gently herbaceous character, Calendula Blossoms bring a distinctive floral touch to drinks, syrups and sweet or savoury kitchen creations.
Calendula, Orange & Honey Iced Tea
A refreshing golden floral iced tea pairing Calendula with fresh orange and a touch of honey.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp dried Calendula Blossoms
- 500 ml freshly boiled water
- ½ orange, thinly sliced
- 1–2 tsp honey, optional
- Ice
- Fresh orange slices to serve
Method
Add the Calendula Blossoms to a teapot and pour over freshly boiled water. Cover and steep for 5–10 minutes, then strain.
Stir in the honey while the infusion is still warm if desired.
Allow to cool completely, add the orange slices and refrigerate until chilled.
Serve over plenty of ice with fresh orange.
Calendula & Vanilla Floral Syrup
A delicately golden botanical syrup with Calendula, vanilla and lemon for adding to sparkling water, iced tea or desserts.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp dried Calendula Blossoms
- 250 ml water
- 200 g sugar
- ½ vanilla pod or ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Method
Combine the Calendula Blossoms, water and vanilla in a small saucepan.
Bring gently to a simmer and cook for approximately 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat, cover and allow the blossoms to infuse for another 10 minutes.
Strain, return the liquid to the saucepan and add the sugar.
Warm gently until completely dissolved, then stir through the lemon juice.
Allow to cool before transferring to a clean bottle and refrigerating.
Calendula, Peach & Lemon Cooler
A soft, summery botanical cooler combining golden Calendula with juicy peach and fresh lemon.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp dried Calendula Blossoms
- 400 ml freshly boiled water
- 1 ripe peach, thinly sliced
- ½ lemon, sliced
- 1–2 tsp honey, optional
- Ice
Method
Steep the Calendula Blossoms in freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes, then strain.
Sweeten while warm if desired and allow the infusion to cool completely.
Add the peach and lemon slices and refrigerate until chilled.
Pour over ice and finish with fresh peach slices.
Calendula, Parmesan & Herb Crackers
Crisp savoury crackers scattered with golden Calendula petals, Parmesan and herbs for a colourful botanical kitchen creation.
Ingredients
- 150 g plain flour
- 40 g finely grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp dried Calendula Blossoms
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 50 g cold butter, cubed
- 3–4 tbsp cold water
- Pinch of black pepper
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray.
Combine the flour, Parmesan, Calendula Blossoms, thyme and black pepper.
Rub in the cold butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Add the cold water gradually until the mixture comes together into a firm dough.
Roll thinly, cut into crackers and arrange on the prepared tray.
Bake for approximately 12–15 minutes, or until crisp and lightly golden.
Allow to cool before serving.
From golden iced teas and floral syrups to refreshing fruit coolers and savoury bakes, Calendula Blossoms bring their distinctive colour and gentle botanical character into the kitchen in beautifully simple ways.
OUR QUALITY PROMISE
Botanicals, Kept Pure & Uncomplicated
We believe beautiful botanicals need very little interference. Our approach is simple: thoughtfully selected ingredients, careful handling and honest information about what you're bringing into your home.
Thoughtfully Selected
Botanicals chosen with attention to quality, appearance and suitability for their intended use.
Carefully Handled
Handled and packed with care to help preserve the natural character of each botanical.
Pure & Uncomplicated
Simple botanicals without unnecessary additions, presented as close to their natural form as possible.
Packed in South Africa
Carefully packed by Flowers from my Meadow in South Africa.
From our meadow to your home, with care.
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions About Calendula Blossoms
Explore answers to common questions about Calendula Blossoms (Calendula officinalis), including their botanical identity, flavour, preparation, caffeine content, blending, culinary use and storage.
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Calendula Blossoms are the dried flowers of Calendula officinalis, a flowering herb in the Asteraceae family. Also commonly known as Pot Marigold, Calendula is recognised for its distinctive golden-yellow to orange flowers.
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Calendula is commonly called Pot Marigold, but Calendula officinalis is botanically different from the plants commonly known as French or African Marigolds, which belong to the genus Tagetes.
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Calendula Blossoms create a mild, gently herbaceous infusion with subtle floral and softly earthy
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No. Calendula Blossoms are naturally caffeine-free.
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Add 1–2 teaspoons of dried Calendula Blossoms to a cup or teapot. Pour over freshly boiled water, cover and steep for 5–10 minutes. Strain before serving and enjoy warm or cooled.
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Yes. Calendula's mild character and colourful petals work beautifully in botanical blends. Try combining the blossoms with Chamomile Flowers, Rose Petals or Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers according to taste.
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Calendula has a long history of culinary use. The dried blossoms can be explored in suitable preparations such as teas, botanical drinks, syrups and selected sweet or savoury recipes.
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Calendula flowers naturally contain carotenoid pigments that contribute to their characteristic golden-yellow and orange colouring. Carefully dried blossoms retain much of this distinctive botanical colour.
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Keep the pouch sealed and store the dried blossoms in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture to help preserve their colour, aroma and botanical character.
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Flowers from my Meadow offers dried Calendula officinalis Calendula Blossoms in a 20 g resealable kraft pouch, carefully packed in South Africa for tea, botanical blending and creative preparations.
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