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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 the Flower
Red Clover is a familiar meadow plant, recognised by its rounded pink-purple flower heads and distinctive three-part leaves growing among grasses and wildflowers.
Known botanically as Trifolium pratense, Red Clover has a long history in traditional herbal practices. The flowering tops are gathered and carefully dried, preserving their soft colour, delicate structure and naturally rustic botanical character.
When steeped, Red Clover creates a mild, earthy and gently herbaceous infusion with a subtle natural sweetness. It can be enjoyed on its own or combined with other flowers, leaves and herbs to create more layered botanical tea blends.
At Flowers from my Meadow, Red Clover feels especially at home in our collection — a simple meadow botanical with a quiet beauty all its own. Our dried Red Clover is carefully selected and packed to preserve its natural colour, texture and character, ready for simple infusions and everyday botanical rituals.
Red Clover Botanical Profile
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.
THE MEADOW KITCHEN
Creative Ways to Explore Snow Chrysanthemum
Snow Chrysanthemum can travel well beyond the teacup. Once infused, its golden botanical character can become the starting point for delicate desserts, fruit preparations, syrups and frozen treats. Here are four simple ways to bring Snow Chrysanthemum into the kitchen.
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 & 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 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.
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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.
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The flowering tops or blossoms are commonly dried for herbal preparations. Flowers from my Meadow supplies dried Red Clover Blossoms as a single botanical.
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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.
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Yes. An infusion prepared only from Red Clover Blossoms contains no traditional tea leaves and is naturally caffeine-free.
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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.
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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.
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Yes. Trifolium pratense naturally contains plant compounds known as isoflavones. They form part of the plant's naturally occurring botanical chemistry.
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Yes. Red Clover belongs to the genus Trifolium. The name refers to the characteristic three-part leaves associated with clovers.
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Keep the blossoms sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture to help maintain their quality.
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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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We’re always happy to help. If there’s something you’d like to know about Red Clover Blossoms, their preparation or how to use them, get in touch with us.
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