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Globe Amaranth Flowers at a Glance
A striking floral botanical recognised for its vibrant globe-shaped flower heads, Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) is traditionally prepared as a delicate herbal infusion and valued for its distinctive colour, mild character and versatility in botanical blending.
Best For
Floral tea lovers, botanical blenders and anyone exploring colourful dried flowers for simple everyday botanical preparations.
Key Botanical
Globe Amaranth Flowers
Gomphrena globosa
Botanical Character
Whole dried globe-shaped flower heads with a naturally vibrant red-pink colour and a mild, gently earthy and subtly floral character.
Tea Ritual
Steep 3–5 dried flowers in freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes. Strain before serving and enjoy warm or cooled.
Naturally Caffeine-Free
A naturally caffeine-free floral botanical that can be enjoyed on its own or blended with complementary herbs and flowers.
Pairs Beautifully With
Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers
Chamomile Flowers
Rose Petals
Create colourful floral infusions and personalised botanical tea blends by combining Globe Amaranth with complementary dried flowers.
Who Is Globe Amaranth For?
Globe Amaranth is a beautiful choice for anyone drawn to colourful floral teas, whole dried botanicals and creative loose-leaf blending. Its distinctive red-pink flower heads and mild herbal character make it an easy botanical to explore in both simple infusions and personalised blends.
For the Floral Tea Lover
Explore whole Gomphrena globosa flowers as a gentle floral infusion with a mild, subtly earthy and herbaceous character.
For the Botanical Explorer
Discover a distinctive flowering plant recognised for its colourful, globe-shaped blossoms and long history as an ornamental and traditional botanical.
For the Creative Cook
Combine Globe Amaranth with complementary flowers and herbs to create colourful, personalised loose-leaf botanical blends.
For the Caffeine-Free Cup
Enjoy Globe Amaranth as a naturally caffeine-free floral infusion, prepared on its own or alongside other botanicals.
For the Colour-Loving Creator
Bring the naturally vibrant red-pink beauty of whole Globe Amaranth flowers into botanical teas, blends and creative preparations.
For the Everyday Ritual
Add a few whole flowers to your cup or teapot and allow their gentle botanical character to unfold during a simple covered steep.
Enjoy Globe Amaranth simply as a floral infusion, pair it with complementary botanicals such as Blue Butterfly Pea, Chamomile or Rose, or use it to add a beautiful botanical element to your own loose-leaf creations.
The Story Behind the Flower
Globe Amaranth is instantly recognisable by its small, rounded flower heads and wonderfully vivid colour, creating a botanical that remains beautiful long after it has been dried.
Known botanically as Gomphrena globosa, the plant has a long history as both an ornamental flower and a botanical used in traditional tea preparations. Its papery petals naturally hold their shape and colour remarkably well when dried.
When steeped, Globe Amaranth Flowers create a delicate botanical infusion with a mild, gentle character. Their striking appearance also makes them a beautiful addition to loose-leaf tea blends, floral infusions and decorative botanical creations.
At Flowers from my Meadow, we love Globe Amaranth for the colour and character it brings to even the simplest botanical ritual. Our whole dried flowers are carefully selected and packed to preserve their natural form, texture and distinctive beauty.
Globe Amaranth Flowers Botanical Profile
How to Brew Globe Amaranth Tea
Globe Amaranth creates a delicate floral infusion with a mild, gently earthy and subtly herbaceous character. A simple covered steep allows the whole dried flower heads to gradually release their colour and botanical character into the water.
As the whole Globe Amaranth flowers steep, their gentle botanical character and delicate colour gradually unfold into the infusion.
Measure the Flowers
Add 3–5 dried Globe Amaranth Flowers per cup.
Add Hot Water
Pour freshly boiled water over the whole dried flowers.
Cover & Steep
Cover and allow to steep for 5–10 minutes as the flowers gradually infuse the water.
Strain & Enjoy
Strain before serving and enjoy the floral infusion warm, or allow it to cool for a refreshing botanical drink.
Globe Amaranth has a mild, gently earthy and subtly floral character. Enjoy it on its own or combine it with complementary botanicals such as Blue Butterfly Pea, Chamomile or Rose according to taste.
THE MEADOW KITCHEN
Beautiful Ways to Use Globe Amaranth
Globe Amaranth's gentle herbal character and beautiful red-pink blossoms make it a lovely botanical to explore beyond a simple cup of tea. From refreshing floral drinks to delicate syrups and sweet kitchen creations, the whole dried flowers bring both botanical character and visual beauty to the table.
Globe Amaranth, Strawberry & Lime Iced Tea
A bright floral iced tea combining Globe Amaranth with fresh strawberries and a squeeze of lime.
Ingredients
- 6–8 dried Globe Amaranth Flowers
- 500 ml freshly boiled water
- 4–5 strawberries, sliced
- ½ lime, sliced
- 1–2 teaspoons honey, optional
- Ice
Method
Steep the Globe Amaranth Flowers in freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes, then strain. Stir in honey while warm if desired. Allow to cool completely, add the strawberries and lime, and refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.
Globe Amaranth & Rose Floral Syrup
A delicately floral syrup pairing colourful Globe Amaranth with fragrant rose petals for drinks, desserts and botanical creations.
Ingredients
- 10 dried Globe Amaranth Flowers
- 1 tablespoon dried Rose Petals
- 250 ml water
- 200 g sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Method
Add the Globe Amaranth, Rose Petals and water to a small saucepan. Simmer gently for 5–8 minutes, remove from the heat and allow to infuse briefly. Strain, return the liquid to the saucepan and add the sugar. Stir over low heat until dissolved, then add the lemon juice. Cool completely before bottling.
Globe Amaranth, Raspberry & Lemon Cooler
A refreshing botanical cooler with fresh raspberries, bright lemon and the gentle floral character of Globe Amaranth.
Ingredients
- 6–8 dried Globe Amaranth Flowers
- 400 ml freshly boiled water
- 75 g fresh raspberries
- ½ lemon, thinly sliced
- Honey, optional
- Ice
Method
Steep the Globe Amaranth Flowers for 5–10 minutes and strain. Sweeten lightly while warm if desired, then allow to cool. Gently crush a few raspberries in the bottom of a glass, add ice and lemon slices, then pour over the chilled infusion. Finish with the remaining raspberries.
Globe Amaranth & White Chocolate Shortbread
Buttery shortbread finished with white chocolate and delicate Globe Amaranth petals for a beautiful botanical touch.
Ingredients
- 125 g butter, softened
- 60 g caster sugar
- 180 g plain flour
- 1–2 dried Globe Amaranth Flowers, petals separated
- 75 g white chocolate, melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Method
Cream the butter and sugar until smooth, then mix in the vanilla and flour to form a soft dough. Gently fold in a small amount of Globe Amaranth petals. Shape or cut into biscuits and bake at 170°C for 12–15 minutes, or until lightly golden at the edges. Cool completely, drizzle with melted white chocolate and finish with a few additional petals.
From colourful iced teas to floral syrups and delicate bakes, Globe Amaranth brings its distinctive blossoms and gentle botanical character into the kitchen in beautifully simple ways.
GOOD TO KNOW
Globe Amaranth Flowers FAQs
Curious about Globe Amaranth? Explore answers to common questions about Gomphrena globosa, from its botanical identity and flavour to how to prepare, blend and store these distinctive whole dried flowers.
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Globe Amaranth Flowers are the distinctive globe-shaped flower heads of Gomphrena globosa, a flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family. The colourful blossoms can be carefully dried whole for tea, botanical blending and creative preparations.
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Yes. Gomphrena globosa is the botanical name for the plant commonly known as Globe Amaranth. It is recognised for its compact, papery flower heads and naturally vivid colour.
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Globe Amaranth creates a mild botanical infusion with gently earthy, subtly floral and softly herbaceous notes.
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Add 3–5 dried Globe Amaranth Flowers 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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Globe Amaranth flower heads are made up of densely arranged papery bracts. These naturally dry well and help the blossoms retain their distinctive shape and vivid appearance after harvesting.
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Flowers from my Meadow offers whole dried Gomphrena globosa Globe Amaranth Flowers in a 20 g resealable kraft pouch, carefully packed in South Africa for tea, botanical blending and creative preparations.
Still have a question?
We're always happy to help. If there's something you'd like to know about Globe Amaranth Flowers, its preparation or how to use it, get in touch with us.
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