• Elderflowers 20 g resealable kraft pouch filled with dried elderflowers, styled with fresh white elderflower blossoms
  • Dried Elderflowers in a wooden bowl showing the natural cream, pale yellow and soft green tones of the blossoms
  • Elderflower tea with dried elderflowers and a naturally pale golden floral infusion
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Flowers from my Meadow

Elderflowers

Elderflowers

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Sambucus nigra · Dried Elder Blossoms · Traditional Floral Tea

Dried Elderflowers (Sambucus nigra) are a delicate traditional floral botanical, recognised for their tiny cream-white blossoms and distinctive sweet, softly floral aroma.

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

Elderflowers have a long history within European herbal and culinary traditions. The fragrant blossoms of the elder tree have been gathered seasonally for generations and used in teas, cordials, syrups and other botanical preparations.

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

Culinary & Botanical Uses

Our Elderflowers are selected and packed for culinary preparation. Their gently sweet floral aroma lends itself beautifully to tea, homemade cordials, lemon curd, fruit tarts and elegant botanical sweet treats.

How to Prepare

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

Strain before serving.

Elderflowers create a light, gently floral and aromatic infusion. Enjoy on their own or combine with complementary botanicals according to taste.

Precautions

Use only properly identified, prepared dried elderflowers intended for botanical preparations. Other parts of the elder plant, particularly unripe berries, leaves and stems, should not be prepared in the same way as the flowers.

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 Elderflowers' botanical story, traditional context, botanical profile and preparation.

From The Meadow Kitchen

Discover a golden pear and almond tart with our delicate culinary Sambucus nigra Elderflowers. Explore Elderflower, Pear & Almond Tart →

Golden little puff-pastry tartlets with soft goat's cheese, honey, lemon zest and our culinary Elderflowers. Discover Elderflower, Goat's Cheese & Honey Tartlets →

Enjoy creamy white chocolate truffles delicately infused with our dried Sambucus nigra Elderflowers. Discover Elderflower & White Chocolate Truffles →

Prepare silky, refrigerated lemon curd with an infusion of our dried Sambucus nigra Elderflowers. Discover Elderflower & Lemon Curd →

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Meet the Elderflower botanical field guide for Flowers from my Meadow, featuring dried elderflowers (Sambucus nigra) in a rustic ceramic bowl, fresh clusters of delicate cream-white elder blossoms, lush green foliage and botanical illustrations, highlighting their sweet floral aroma, naturally caffeine-free character and traditional uses in herbal teas, homemade cordials, syrups and culinary creations.
The Elderflower Ritual editorial for Flowers from my Meadow, featuring dried elderflowers (Sambucus nigra), delicate cream-white blossoms, homemade elderflower cordial and four featured recipes: Elderflower, Pear & Almond Tart; Elderflower & White Chocolate Truffles; Elderflower & Lemon Curd; and Elderflower, Goat's Cheese & Honey Tartlets. Includes botanical preparation ideas and elegant culinary photography.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Elderflowers?
Elderflowers are the delicate cream-white blossoms of Sambucus nigra, a deciduous shrub or small tree belonging to the Adoxaceae family. The fragrant flowers have a long history within European culinary and herbal traditions, where they have been used in botanical infusions, cordials, syrups and seasonal preparatio
Which part of the Elder plant is used?
Our product consists specifically of the dried flowers of Sambucus nigra.

Different parts of the Elder plant have different characteristics and should not be prepared interchangeably. Leaves, stems and unripe berries should not be prepared in the same way as the dried flowers.
What does Elderflower tea taste like?
Elderflower tea has a light, fragrant and gently sweet floral character.

The infusion is delicate rather than strongly flavoured, making Elderflowers beautiful both as a simple botanical tea and as part of a floral blend.
Does Elderflower tea contain caffeine?
No. Elderflowers are naturally caffeine-free.

They can therefore be enjoyed as a botanical infusion at any time of day according to personal preference.
How do I make Elderflower tea?
Add 1–2 teaspoons of dried Elderflowers per cup.

Pour over freshly boiled water, cover and allow to steep for 5–10 minutes before straining.

Covering the cup or teapot while steeping helps retain the flowers' delicate aromatic character.
What can I blend with Elderflowers?
Elderflowers pair beautifully with other floral and botanical ingredients.

Try combining them with Hibiscus Flowers, Rose Petals or Chamomile Flowers, adjusting the proportions according to your preferred flavour.
Where can I buy dried Elderflowers in South Africa?
Flowers from my Meadow offers dried Elderflowers (Sambucus nigra) in a 20 g resealable kraft pouch, carefully packed as a pure and uncomplicated single botanical for tea, botanical blending and creative preparations.

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

    Thoughtfully crafted botanical products, with purposeful ingredients and nothing unnecessarily complicated.

  • PACKED IN SOUTH AFRICA

    Carefully packed by Flowers from my Meadow in South Africa.

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