Sunflower Petals – Herb
If you brew sunflower petals, you can get a sweet, herbal tea that will benefit your immunity, support fat metabolism and refresh your senses. The dried petals are also a beautiful decoration – feel free to add them to your favorite tea blend or sprinkle them on a dessert.
Shipping methods
| Nizozemská pošta HD - zásilkovna | Delivered by 22. 10. | 1,00 € |
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 DHL |
Delivered by 22. 10. | 4,90 € |
Ingredients
100 % Sunflower petalsBrew & Taste
If you brew sunflower petals in hot water, you'll get a pleasant, light yellow tea. The flavor is herbal and slightly sweet.
Origins
The first thing that comes to mind when you think of sunflowers is likely how it rotates to face the sun. Experts call it heliotropism and it mostly concerns the flower buds rather than the fully bloomed flowers. A characteristic representative of these herbs is the annual sunflower (Helianthus annuus), which reaches a height of up to 3m. Its bright yellow flower (properly an inflorescence) can be around 30cm across. The fruit of sunflowers are seeds covered with a black, hard skin. Remarkably, all annual sunflowers have their blooms arranged in spirals – 34 spirals can be counted in one direction and 55 in the other.
The economic importance of the sunflower is enormous. Among other things, they're a source of large quantities of pollen, so they are popular with pollinators from a wide area. The ripe seeds, which contain about 40-50% oil, are used to produce oils and are also used in the cosmetics industry. Sunflowers also serve as food for livestock.
A brief history lecture: Originally grown in North America, sunflowers were brought to Europe by the Spanish in the 16th century. They have been part of our agriculture and our diets ever since.
As for the petals, they're harvested as a valuable dye but also as a decorative addition to soaps or handmade papers, for example. In addition, they are used to make tea and baths. They promote freshness, immunity, weight control and fat metabolism.
Herb packaging preview
We pack our herbs in a strong, zip-lock aluminum packet which allows you to easily re-seal its contents. Thanks to the hermetic seal, the herbs are protected against humidity, light and foreign odors, all of which could noticeably affect the quality of the brew and the herb itself.
Preparation
100 °C
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10 minutes
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1 teaspoon for 150-200 ml
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Instructions for preparation
Pour 150-200ml of boiled water (100°C) per 1-2 teaspoons of tea.
When brewing in a teapot add 1-2 extra teaspoons.
Covered, let steep for 10 minutes, then remove the strainer.
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