Red Clover Blossoms

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Trifolium pratense · Traditional Herbal Botanical · Dried Blossoms for Red Clover Tea & Herbal Preparations

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A colourful traditional botanical recognised for its distinctive pink-purple flower heads and long history of herbal use.

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) is a familiar flowering plant recognised by its rounded clusters of pink to purple blossoms and characteristic three-part leaves.

Our Dried Red Clover Blossoms are supplied as a single botanical for traditional herbal preparations. The dried blossoms have a mild, gently herbaceous character and can be steeped in hot water to prepare what is commonly known as red clover tea, or blended with complementary herbs.

Red Clover has a long history within traditional herbal practice and naturally contains a range of plant compounds, including isoflavones, which have contributed to continued botanical interest in Trifolium pratense.

At Flowers from my Meadow, we keep it simple and uncomplicated: dried Red Clover Blossoms, carefully packed for your home botanical apothecary.

How to Prepare

Add 1–2 teaspoons of dried Red Clover Blossoms to 1 cup of freshly boiled water. Cover and allow to steep for 10–15 minutes, then strain before serving.

Enjoy as is, or blend with complementary botanicals according to taste.

Precautions

Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless advised by an appropriate healthcare professional.

If you take medication, particularly anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication, or have an existing medical condition, consult an appropriate healthcare professional before use.

If you have, or have had, a hormone-sensitive condition, seek professional healthcare advice before using Red Clover 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 Red Clover's botanical story, traditional context, botanical profile and preparation.

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Red Clover at a Glance

A distinctive flowering botanical with a long history in traditional herbal practice, Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) is recognised for its pink-purple flower heads and is commonly steeped in hot water to prepare what is known as red clover tea.

Botanical

Red Clover

Trifolium pratense

Plant Part

Dried Blossoms

The distinctive flower heads of the Red Clover plant.

Preparation

Herbal Infusion

Traditionally steeped in freshly boiled water to prepare red clover tea.

Flavour

Mild & Herbaceous

A gentle botanical character that can be enjoyed alone or in herbal blends.

Naturally Occurring

Isoflavones

Red Clover naturally contains isoflavones, plant compounds characteristic of Trifolium pratense.

Packed in South Africa

20 g

Carefully packed by Flowers from my Meadow for your home botanical apothecary.

Discover Red Clover

New to Red Clover? Here are a few simple things to know about this familiar flowering botanical, from the blossoms themselves to the different ways they can become part of your home botanical apothecary.

What Is Red Clover?

Red Clover is Trifolium pratense, a flowering member of the legume family recognised for its rounded pink-purple flower heads and characteristic three-part leaves.

Colourful Ritual Creators

A 20 g pouch of dried Red Clover Blossoms, supplied as a single botanical for herbal infusions, botanical blending and traditional herbal preparations.

Why the Blossoms?

The colourful flower heads are one of the most recognisable parts of Red Clover and are traditionally gathered and dried for botanical preparations.

Is It a Tea?

Red Clover Blossoms are a single dried botanical rather than a conventional tea blend. When steeped in hot water, the resulting herbal infusion is commonly known as red clover tea.

Can I Blend It?

Yes. Red Clover's mild, herbaceous character makes it easy to combine with complementary flowers, leaves, roots and other tea botanicals.

What Makes It Distinctive?

Alongside its characteristic blossoms, Red Clover naturally contains a group of plant compounds known as isoflavones, which form part of the botanical chemistry of Trifolium pratense.

From its distinctive pink-purple blossoms to its place in traditional herbal practice, Red Clover is a beautiful botanical to explore, blend and make part of your home apothecary.

The Story Behind Red Clover

For generations, Red Clover has been a familiar sight across meadows, pastures and grasslands, where its rounded pink-purple blossoms rise amongst the surrounding greenery.

Known botanically as Trifolium pratense, Red Clover is a flowering member of the legume family, Fabaceae. Its name Trifolium refers to the characteristic three-part leaves associated with clovers, while its compact flower heads are formed from many individual tubular flowers clustered closely together.

Native to Europe, Western Asia and parts of North Africa, Red Clover travelled far beyond its original range and became established in temperate regions around the world. Its relationship with people extends beyond the botanical apothecary: for centuries, clovers have also been valued as pasture plants and as part of traditional agricultural landscapes.

Alongside this everyday familiarity developed a long relationship with traditional herbal practice. The flowering tops were gathered and dried for botanical preparations, becoming the part of the plant most closely associated with Red Clover in the traditional herbal apothecary.

Red Clover also naturally contains plant compounds known as isoflavones. Rather than defining the plant by a single compound, they form one part of the complex botanical chemistry that continues to make Trifolium pratense a plant of interest.

At Flowers from my Meadow, we appreciate Red Clover for this meeting of meadow, tradition and botanical character. Carefully packed as dried blossoms, it brings one of the world's most familiar meadow plants into the home botanical apothecary.

Red Clover Botanical Profile

Look a little closer at Trifolium pratense — the meadow plant behind our dried Red Clover Blossoms. From its three-part leaves to its distinctive pink-purple blossoms, Trifolium pratense is a beautiful example of how much botanical detail can be found in an otherwise familiar meadow plant.

Common Name

Red Clover

Scientific Name

Trifolium pratense

Plant Family

Fabaceae

Plant Type

Herbaceous perennial

Part Used

Flowering tops / blossoms

Native Range

Europe, Western Asia and parts of North Africa

Flowers

Rounded pink to purple flower heads formed from many small tubular flowers clustered closely together.

Leaves

Characteristic three-part leaves, often displaying a pale crescent or V-shaped marking across the leaflets.

Botanical Character

A familiar meadow and grassland plant that has become established throughout many temperate regions of the world.

Naturally Occurring Compounds

Red Clover naturally contains a range of plant compounds, including isoflavones, which form part of the botanical chemistry of Trifolium pratense.

BOTANICAL PREPARATION

How to Prepare Red Clover Tea

Dried Red Clover Blossoms are traditionally prepared as a herbal infusion. The blossoms are steeped in freshly boiled water to create a mild, gently herbaceous botanical cup commonly known as red clover tea.

STEP 1

Measure the Blossoms

Add 1–2 teaspoons of dried Red Clover Blossoms for each cup of water.

STEP 2

Add Freshly Boiled Water

Place the measured blossoms in your cup or teapot and pour over freshly boiled water.

STEP 3

Cover & Steep

Cover and allow the blossoms to steep for 10–15 minutes while their botanical character infuses into the water.

STEP 4

Strain & Serve

Strain the blossoms from the infusion and pour the prepared Red Clover tea into your cup.

Enjoy Red Clover tea simply as it is, or explore it alongside complementary botanicals, citrus or honey to create your own botanical tea ritual.

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Snow Chrysanthemum & Pear Jelly

A delicate golden botanical jelly with soft pear and floral notes.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried Red Clover Blossoms
• 1 teaspoon dried hibiscus
• A small piece of dried orange peel
• 250 ml freshly boiled water
• Honey, optional

Method

Combine the Red Clover, hibiscus and orange peel. Pour over freshly boiled water, cover and steep for 10–15 minutes. Strain and enjoy warm, or allow to cool and serve over ice. Add honey according to taste if desired.

Red Clover and strawberry iced tea with fresh strawberries, lemon and Red Clover Blossoms

Red Clover & Strawberry Iced Tea

Fresh strawberries and lemon turn a Red Clover infusion into a light, fruity botanical drink for warmer days.

Ingredients

• 1–2 teaspoons dried Red Clover Blossoms
• 250 ml freshly boiled water
• 2–3 fresh strawberries, sliced
• Fresh lemon
• Honey, optional
• Ice

Method

Steep the Red Clover Blossoms in freshly boiled water for 10–15 minutes, then strain and allow to cool. Add the sliced strawberries and chill. Serve over ice with a squeeze of fresh lemon and honey according to taste if desired.

Red Clover spiced apple tea with fresh apple, cinnamon, ginger and Red Clover Blossoms

Red Clover Spiced Apple Cup

Fresh apple, cinnamon and ginger create a warming botanical preparation for cooler days.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried Red Clover Blossoms
• 3–4 thin slices fresh apple
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 1–2 thin slices fresh ginger
• 250 ml water
• Honey, optional

Method

Add the apple, cinnamon and ginger to the water and gently simmer for approximately 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the Red Clover Blossoms, cover and steep for a further 10 minutes. Strain and add honey according to taste if desired.

Red Clover Botanical Ice Cubes

Turn a Red Clover infusion into beautiful botanical ice cubes for adding a subtle floral touch to sparkling water, iced tea or homemade lemonade.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons dried Red Clover Blossoms
• 250 ml freshly boiled water
• A few dried Red Clover petals or blossoms, optional

Method

Prepare a stronger Red Clover infusion by steeping the blossoms in freshly boiled water for 10–15 minutes. Strain thoroughly and allow to cool completely. Pour into an ice tray, add a few small Red Clover petals if desired, and freeze until solid.

From a ruby hibiscus blend and fruity iced tea to a warming spiced apple cup and botanical ice cubes, Red Clover's gentle character offers plenty of room for creativity in the Meadow Kitchen.

GOOD TO KNOW

Questions About Red Clover

Curious about Red Clover? Here are straightforward answers to a few useful questions about Trifolium pratense, dried Red Clover Blossoms and preparing them at home.

Red Clover is Trifolium pratense, a flowering member of the Fabaceae family. It is recognised by its three-part leaves and rounded pink-purple flower heads and has a long history as both a meadow plant and traditional botanical.
The flowering tops or blossoms are commonly dried for herbal preparations. Flowers from my Meadow supplies dried Red Clover Blossoms as a single botanical.
Red Clover produces a mild, gently herbaceous infusion with a subtle natural sweetness. Its relatively gentle flavour also makes it suitable for blending with other tea botanicals.
Yes. An infusion prepared only from Red Clover Blossoms contains no traditional tea leaves and is naturally caffeine-free.
Add approximately 1–2 teaspoons of dried Red Clover Blossoms per cup, pour over freshly boiled water, cover and steep for 10–15 minutes. Strain before serving.
Yes. Their mild character works well in botanical blends. Red Clover can be explored alongside ingredients such as hibiscus, citrus, fruit and warming spices according to personal taste.
Yes. Trifolium pratense naturally contains plant compounds known as isoflavones. They form part of the plant's naturally occurring botanical chemistry.
Yes. Red Clover belongs to the genus Trifolium. The name refers to the characteristic three-part leaves associated with clovers.
Keep the blossoms sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture to help maintain their quality.
Flowers from my Meadow offers dried Red Clover Blossoms (Trifolium pratense) online in South Africa, carefully packed in a resealable 20 g pouch for home botanical preparations.

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