Safflower petals have a mild, slightly sweet and floral taste when blended and enjoyed with tea or herbs and have been used traditionally to help reduce pain and inflammation. The petals work great when added to blends to give a splash of colour to the dry blend, and when infused, a wonderful amber-red colour is released from the petals.
Safflower Petals - Air Dried
| Mild, slightly sweet and floral, smooth taste when infused. | |
| Safflower Petals. | |
| India. | |
| 6-8 Mins 1/Cup 100°C |
Tea Facts
- Ingredients: Safflower Petals.
- Leaves: 1st Grade, New Crop Field Grown. Air & Sun Dried.
- Latin/ Botanical Names: Carthamus tinctorius.
- Grown: Kerala, India.
- Aroma: Neutral.
- Infused Colour: Rich amber red.
- Caffeine: None
- Harmonisation Codes: All weights: 12119000
Serving Guide
- Tea Menu: Primarily used as a blending ingredient, but can be infused alone.
- Per 250ml Cup: 1 heaped teaspoon (approx. 1.5g)
- Water: Use freshly filtered, boiling water. Pour over leaves.
- Brewing Time: 6 – 8 minutes; we prefer 8 minutes for full flavour.
- Milk & Sugar: If infused alone, we don't recommend adding milk. Add sugar, honey, or lemon to suit taste preferences.
Health Benefits
- Pain: Safflower has traditionally been used over the years to help with pain and inflammation. Recent studies support these findings. (1)
- Nutrition: Research has shown safflower has beneficial effects on blood sugar levels and weight management. (2)
- Heart: Safflower has been found to have a positive effect on heart health. (3)
- Mind: Safflower is reported to have therapeutic properties that may help protect against depression. (1)
- (1) The Use of Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) in Treating Depression and Anxiety
- (2) Phytochemical composition and antidiabetic, anti-obesity, antioxidant, and cytotoxic activities of Carthamus tinctorius seed oil
- (3) Medical uses of Carthamus tinctorius L. (Safflower): a comprehensive review from Traditional Medicine to Modern Medicine
