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Passion Flower Herb at a Glance
A distinctive traditional botanical with an extraordinary flowering vine, Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata) has a long history in North American and Western herbal practice and is commonly prepared as a herbal infusion known as passion flower tea
Botanical
Passion Flower
Passiflora incarnata
Plant Part
Dried Herb
The dried aerial parts are traditionally prepared for botanical use.
Preparation
Herbal Infusion
Steep 1–2 teaspoons in freshly boiled water for 10–15 minutes before straining.
Flavour
Mild & Herbaceous
A gentle botanical character with naturally grassy and earthy notes.
Botanical Family
Passifloraceae
Passion Flower belongs to the passionflower family, a group best known for its distinctive climbing vines and intricate flowers.
Packed in South Africa
20 g
Carefully packed by Flowers from my Meadow for your home botanical apothecary.
Who Is Passion Flower Herb For?
Passion Flower is a distinctive choice for anyone interested in traditional botanicals, naturally caffeine-free herbal teas and creative loose-leaf blending. Its mild, grassy and herbaceous character makes it an approachable botanical to explore in different tea rituals.
For the Herbal Tea Drinker
Explore Passiflora incarnata as a simple herbal infusion with a mild, naturally herbaceous character.
For the Botanical Explorer
Discover an extraordinary climbing plant recognised for its intricate flowers and long history in traditional botanical practice.
For the Home Tea Blender
Pair Passion Flower with complementary leaves and flowers to create your own loose-leaf botanical blends.
For the Caffeine-Free Cup
Enjoy Passion Flower as a naturally caffeine-free herbal infusion, prepared on its own or as part of a botanical blend.
For the Traditional Herbalist
Explore a botanical with a long history of use in North American and Western herbal traditions.
For the Simple Tea Ritual
Measure the dried herb, add freshly boiled water and allow its gentle botanical character to develop during a covered steep.
The Story Behind the Herb
Passion Flower is one of the botanical world’s most extraordinary climbing plants, recognised by its intricate flowers, curling tendrils and beautifully shaped green leaves.
Known botanically as Passiflora incarnata, the plant has a long history of use in traditional herbal practices. The aerial parts — including leaves, stems and flowers — are harvested and carefully dried before being cut into a wonderfully rustic loose herb.
When steeped, Passion Flower Herb creates a mild, earthy and gently herbaceous infusion. It can be prepared on its own or thoughtfully combined with other flowers and herbs to create more layered botanical tea blends.
At Flowers from my Meadow, we love botanicals that retain a connection to the whole plant. Our Passion Flower Herb Cut is carefully selected and packed to preserve its natural colour, texture and botanical character — ready for simple infusions, creative blends and everyday herbal rituals.
Passionflower Herb Cut Botanical Profile
How to Brew Passion Flower Tea
Passion Flower creates a mild, grassy and naturally herbaceous infusion. A covered steep allows the dried aerial parts to gently release their botanical character into the water.
As the dried Passion Flower steeps, its gentle grassy and herbaceous character gradually unfolds into a delicate botanical infusion.
Measure
Add 1–2 teaspoons of dried Passion Flower Herb per cup.
Add Hot Water
Pour freshly boiled water over the dried herb.
Cover & Steep
Cover and allow to steep for 10–15 minutes.
Strain & Enjoy
Strain the herb before serving and enjoy the infusion warm or allow it to cool.
Passion Flower has a naturally mild, grassy character. Enjoy it on its own or blend with complementary botanicals such as Chamomile or Lemon Balm according to taste.
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Beautiful Ways to Use Passion Flower
Passion Flower's mild, grassy and gently herbaceous character makes it an interesting botanical to explore beyond a simple cup of tea. From refreshing drinks to delicate kitchen creations, here are four ways to bring Passiflora incarnata into your botanical pantry.
Passion Flower, Peach & Honey Iced Tea
A softly fruity iced herbal tea pairing Passion Flower with ripe peach and a touch of honey.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons dried Passion Flower Herb
- 500 ml freshly boiled water
- 1 ripe peach, thinly sliced
- 1–2 tablespoons honey, to taste
- Ice
Method
Steep the Passion Flower in freshly boiled water for 10–15 minutes, then strain. Stir in the honey while the infusion is still warm. Allow to cool, add the peach slices and refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.
Passion Flower & Blueberry Botanical Syrup
A richly coloured botanical syrup combining the gentle herbal character of Passion Flower with juicy blueberries.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried Passion Flower Herb
- 150 g fresh or frozen blueberries
- 250 ml water
- 200 g sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Method
Add the Passion Flower, blueberries and water to a small saucepan. Simmer gently for 10 minutes, then strain. Return the liquid to the saucepan, add the sugar and stir over low heat until dissolved. Simmer briefly until slightly thickened, stir in the lemon juice and allow to cool before bottling.
Passion Flower, Pear & Lime Cooler
A light botanical cooler with fresh pear, bright lime and a delicate Passion Flower infusion.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons dried Passion Flower Herb
- 400 ml freshly boiled water
- 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
- 1 lime, sliced
- Ice
- Honey, optional
Method
Steep the Passion Flower for 10–15 minutes and strain. Sweeten lightly with honey if desired, then allow to cool completely. Add the pear and lime and refrigerate until chilled. Serve over plenty of ice.
Passion Flower & Lemon Tea Cakes
Delicate little tea cakes with lemon zest and a subtle botanical note from finely crushed Passion Flower.
Ingredients
- 125 g butter, softened
- 100 g caster sugar
- 2 eggs
- 150 g self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon finely crushed dried Passion Flower Herb
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons milk
Method
Cream the butter and sugar until light. Beat in the eggs, then gently fold in the flour, crushed Passion Flower and lemon zest. Stir in the milk. Spoon into small cake or muffin moulds and bake at 180°C for approximately 15–18 minutes, or until lightly golden and cooked through.
From chilled botanical drinks to fruity syrups and delicate bakes, Passion Flower offers a beautifully simple way to experiment with its mild herbal character beyond the teacup.
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions About Passion Flower
Curious about Passion Flower? Explore answers to common questions about Passiflora incarnata, from its botanical identity and flavour to how to prepare, blend and store this distinctive traditional herb.
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Passion Flower is the common name for Passiflora incarnata, a perennial climbing vine in the Passifloraceae family. It is recognised for its curling tendrils, deeply divided leaves and extraordinary purple-and-white flowers.
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Yes. Its mild herbal character makes it suitable for loose-leaf botanical blending. It pairs particularly well with complementary botanicals such as Chamomile and Lemon Balm.
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Passion Flower is not recommended during pregnancy. If breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a medical condition, seek appropriate professional guidance before using herbal preparations.
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Flowers from my Meadow offers dried Passiflora incarnata Passion Flower Herb in a 20 g resealable kraft pouch, carefully packed in South Africa for herbal tea, botanical blending and traditional herbal
Still have a question?
We’re always happy to help. If there’s something you’d like to know about our Passion Flower, its botanical identity or ways to prepare it, get in touch with us.
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