Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) also known as bachelor’s button, is an annual in the aster family, native to Europe. It once grew so freely among wheat, barley, rye and oats, the “corn” of British fields, that the name stuck. The dried petals hold a deep, saturated blue with a soft, faintly sweet, hay-like note. Their role is mostly visual: scattered through black tea, they give Earl Grey their signature flecks of colour and they brighten pale herbal blends without shifting the flavour. Uses Tea blends: a classic accent in Earl Grey, Lady Grey and cream blends Herbal infusions: pairs well with chamomile, lavender and mint Culinary: scattered over salads, cakes, lattes and chocolate for colour. Storage Best kept sealed and away from light and moisture, which keeps the blue vivid.
Organic cornflower
| Serving Size: 1.5g /cup | |
| Steeping Temp: 100°C | |
| Steeping Time: 5 mins. | |
| Origin: Albania / India | |
| Caffeine: Caffeine Free |
| Certification: Organic | |
| Grade or Quality: Whole petals | |
| Aroma: Soft, sweet hay with a faint honeyed floral note | |
| Infusion Aroma: Light, clean and faintly sweet-herbaceous | |
| Infusion Color: Very pale, near-clear with a faint blue-grey tint |
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