Description
GOLDEN LION Honeysuckle 35g
Dried honeysuckle flowers can be used to make fragrant teas, syrups, and jellies, offering a sweet, floral flavor.
To make tea:
steep 1-2 tablespoons of dried flowers in 8 ounces of hot water for 10 minutes.
For syrup:
Simmer flowers with water, strain, and stir in equal parts sugar.
Dried Honeysuckle Tea (Traditional Chinese Medicine Style)
Ingredients: 1 tbsp dried honeysuckle (金银花), 1 tsp goji berries, 2-3 pieces dried tangerine peel (optional), 2 cups water.
Instructions: Bring all ingredients to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes. Strain and serve warm.
Dried Honeysuckle Simple Syrup
Ingredients: 1 cup dried honeysuckle flowers, 2 cups water, 1-2 cups sugar.
Instructions: Simmer flowers in water for 15-20 minutes. Strain out flowers. Return liquid to pan, stir in sugar until dissolved, and boil for one minute.
Usage: Drizzle on French toast, pancakes, or use to sweeten iced tea.
Key Tips:
Reconstituting: Dried honeysuckle can be rehydrated in warm water to use in recipes requiring fresh flowers.
Storage: Store dried flowers in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place to maintain aroma.
Benefits: Used in TCM to cool the body, ease sore throats, and boost immune system health.
