Elder Flower, Organic – Dried Herbal Blossoms | Sambucus nigra | Caffeine-Free Floral Tea & Wellness Herb

Organic Elder Flower – Dried Herbal Blossoms | Sambucus nigra | Caffeine-Free Floral Tea & Wellness Herb

Soft, fragrant, and steeped in tradition—these delicate elderflowers bring the magic of meadows and timeless remedies to your herbal shelf.

Herbal Overview

Gently dried and delicately rubbed, these cream-colored elderflowers are as beautiful as they are beneficial. With a subtle floral scent and light, airy texture, elder is a treasured herb with centuries of use in folk wellness, most commonly sipped as tea or infused into seasonal syrups.

Elder (Sambucus nigra) is a perennial shrub with a long lineage in European herbalism, known for its calming, diaphoretic nature—often used to support the body during seasonal shifts or cooler months. Its tea is light, subtly sweet, and often blended with peppermint and yarrow for a time-honored seasonal remedy.

Beyond the teacup, elderflowers have been steeped into summer cordials, added to skin-soothing baths, or infused into vinegars and ales. Their scent is a whisper of wild hedgerows and high summer wind, making them a quiet favorite here at LizzyLane Farm.

Herbal Profile

Botanical Name: Sambucus nigra
Plant Family: Adoxaceae
Status: Certified Organic
Origin: Bulgaria, Ukraine
Caffeine Content: Naturally Caffeine-Free
Herbal Actions: Diaphoretic, soothing, mildly astringent, cooling
Suggested Preparations:
– Steep as tea, alone or blended with peppermint, lemon balm, or yarrow
– Add to herbal baths and steams
– Infuse into vinegars, syrups, or summer cordials
– Blend into botanical skincare or seasonal remedies

Packaging Details

Your elderflowers will arrive in our signature Country Stillroom Wrapping, a resealable inner bag tucked into kraft paper, pinned with a brass fastener, and tied with rustic twine.

This humble yet beautiful packaging style recalls the stillroom traditions of gathering blooms by hand and storing them in paper-lined cupboards. We recommend transferring to a glass jar upon arrival to protect the delicate blossoms and preserve their scent.

Stillroom Notes

Elderflowers are always a welcome sight here on the farm. Though our bushes are young, we keep a supply of these blossoms from trusted organic growers overseas until our harvest is ready. Their aroma, soft and familiar, always brings to mind open fields and the first warmth of summer.

Simple Recipe

Seasonal Comfort Tea
– 1 tsp elderflower
– ½ tsp peppermint
– ½ tsp lemon balm

Steep in hot water for 5–7 minutes. Sweeten with honey if desired. A soothing and balancing tea, perfect for cool nights or seasonal support.

Suggested Pairings

Peppermint
Yarrow
Lemon Balm
Chamomile