Recipe
Heather flower tea
- Herb:
- Heather Calluna vulgaris
- Method:
- Herbal infusion (tea)
- Plant part:
- Flower
About 15 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Pour hot water over dried inflorescences (about one teaspoon per cup), cover 10 minutes, strain.
- Honey-like, astringent taste — use short-term.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Why it works
Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural in intent; it does not automatically match the extraction or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with a clinician if you use medication.
Related
Heather — Herb card
Herbal infusion (tea) — Processing method detail