Safflower Petals

Safflower Petals – Carthamus tinctorius

In ancient Chinese medicine Safflower was believed to help with sore joints, cleanse wounds and even cure the common cold! Despite looking similar to Saffron, it is an unrelated plant! However, it is sometimes used as a cheaper alternative in cooking. The infusion gives a bright yellow-orange infusion with a distinct floral taste. Naturally caffeine free.

  50g bag £8.75
100g bag £17.50

Ingredients: 100% Safflower Petals
History of Safflower – Safflower is one of humanity’s oldest crops! It was first cultivated in Mesopotamia, with archaeological traces possibly dating as early as 2500 BC. In ancient Egypt, Safflower was considered precious enough to be used as a dye for the ornamental gowns of the Pharaohs. The early Spanish colonies along the Rio Grande in New Mexico used safflower as a substitute for saffron in traditional recipes. An heirloom variety originating in Corrales, New Mexico, called “Corrales Azafran”, is still cultivated and used as a saffron substitute in New Mexican cuisine.

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