• Calendula Blossoms 20 g resealable kraft pouch filled with dried Calendula officinalis flowers
  • Dried Calendula Blossoms in a wooden bowl showing the natural orange and golden Calendula officinalis petals
  • Calendula blossom tea with dried Calendula officinalis flowers and a naturally golden herbal infusion
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Calendula Blossoms

Calendula Blossoms

Calendula officinalis · Traditional Floral Botanical · Dried Flowers for Calendula Tea & Botanical Preparations

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Dried Calendula Blossoms (Calendula officinalis) are a vibrant traditional floral botanical, recognised for their naturally golden-orange petals and gentle, subtly herbaceous floral character.

Traditionally prepared as a herbal infusion, the dried blossoms create what is commonly known as calendula tea — a delicate botanical cup that can be enjoyed on its own or blended with complementary flowers and herbs.

Calendula has a long history within European herbal traditions and has also been cultivated for generations as a familiar garden and culinary flower. Its distinctive golden petals have been used in teas, botanical preparations and food.

At Flowers from my Meadow, our Calendula Blossoms are kept pure and uncomplicated — carefully packed as a single dried botanical for tea, botanical blending and creative preparations.

How to Prepare

Add 1–2 teaspoons of dried Calendula Blossoms to a cup or teapot. Pour over freshly boiled water, cover and allow to steep for 5–10 minutes.

Strain before serving.

Calendula creates a mild, gently herbaceous and subtly floral infusion. Enjoy on its own or combine with complementary botanicals according to taste.

Precautions

Calendula belongs to the Asteraceae botanical family. Avoid use if you have a known sensitivity to Calendula or related plants.

If pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a medical condition, seek appropriate professional guidance before using herbal preparations.

Discontinue use if irritation or sensitivity occurs.

Size: 20 g resealable kraft pouch

Storage

Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.

Important: Keep out of reach of children.

Continue below to discover Calendula's botanical story, traditional context, botanical profile and preparation.

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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.

    Fresh Calendula officinalis plants showing vibrant golden-orange flowers, green leaves, stems and developing flower buds

    The Story Behind Calendula Blossoms

    Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is a familiar golden-flowered plant that has been cultivated in gardens for generations, instantly recognisable by its cheerful yellow-to-orange blossoms.

    Native to the Mediterranean region and now grown widely across temperate climates, Calendula has become closely associated with cottage gardens, traditional herb gardens and botanical collections around the world.

    Its history reaches beyond the garden. Calendula flowers have long appeared in European culinary and herbal traditions, where the colourful petals were gathered, dried and incorporated into teas, foods and a variety of traditional botanical preparations.

    The blossoms are particularly valued for their remarkable colour. Once carefully dried, the petals retain beautiful shades of golden yellow and orange, bringing both visual character and a gentle botanical presence to floral infusions and loose-leaf blends.

    Prepared as a tea, Calendula produces a mild, gently herbaceous infusion with subtle floral notes. Its understated character also makes it easy to combine with complementary flowers such as Chamomile, Rose Petals and Blue Butterfly Pea.

    At Flowers from my Meadow, our Calendula Blossoms are kept pure and uncomplicated — carefully dried and packed as a single floral botanical for tea, botanical blending and creative preparations.

    From cheerful garden flower to golden botanical infusion, Calendula carries generations of floral tradition into a beautifully simple everyday ritual.

    Calendula Botanical Profile

    Calendula officinalis is a flowering herb in the Asteraceae family, recognised for its vivid golden-yellow to orange flower heads, soft green leaves and branching stems. The blossoms are harvested and carefully dried for floral infusions, botanical blending, culinary use and traditional preparations.

    White Willow Bark botanical profile
    Common Name:
    Calendula. Also commonly known as Pot Marigold
    Scientific Name:
    Calendula officinalis
    Plant Family:
    Asteraceae
    Plant Type:
    Herbaceous Flowering Plant
    Part Used:
    Flowers. The flower heads and petals are harvested when in bloom and carefully dried, preserving their characteristic golden-orange colour for tea, botanical blending and creative preparations
    Botanical Character:
    Calendula is a branching herbaceous plant with soft green leaves and upright flowering stems. Its distinctive flower heads are composed of layers of yellow-to-orange ray florets surrounding a central disc, creating the familiar sunny appearance associated with the plant.
    Flavour & Aroma:
    Mild and gently herbaceous with subtle floral notes and a softly earthy botanical character.
    Naturally Occurring Compound:
    Flavonoids, carotenoids & triterpenoids
    Calendula flowers naturally contain a range of plant constituents, including flavonoids, carotenoid pigments and triterpenoid compounds. Carotenoids contribute to the blossoms' characteristic golden-yellow and orange colouring.
    Traditional Context:
    Calendula has been cultivated for generations in European herb and cottage gardens. Its colourful flowers have traditionally been gathered and dried for herbal infusions, culinary preparations and a variety of botanical uses.
    Preparation Style:
    Because bark is naturally tougher than leaves and flowers, it is traditionally gently simmered in water rather than simply steeped.
    Origin & Habitat:
    Calendula is associated with the Mediterranean region and has been cultivated widely throughout Europe and other temperate parts of the world. It grows readily in sunny garden environments and is now familiar far beyond its early cultivated range.

    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.

    Calendula tea preparation with dried Calendula officinalis blossoms steeping in a glass teapot and a finished golden floral infusion

    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 and honey iced tea with dried Calendula officinalis blossoms, fresh orange slices, honey and ice

    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 and vanilla floral syrup with dried Calendula officinalis blossoms, vanilla pods and fresh lemon

    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 and lemon cooler with dried Calendula officinalis blossoms, fresh peach, lemon and ice

    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 and herb crackers with dried Calendula officinalis petals, Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme

    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.

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    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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Calendula Blossoms create a mild, gently herbaceous infusion with subtle floral and softly earthy
    • No. Calendula Blossoms are naturally caffeine-free.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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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