Linden Blossoms

Linden blossoms are the small, intensely fragrant flowers of small-leaved or large-leaved linden trees, traditionally harvested in June and July. They are characterised by a delicate sweet scent and a mild honey-like flavour. In the kitchen they are most commonly used to prepare aromatic herbal tea, a popular home remedy for colds and insomnia. They also work well in syrups, lemonades, desserts, and for flavouring mead or spirits. Dried blossoms are a component of herbal tea blends. Linden tea is known to promote perspiration and soothe an irritating cough. The flowers are always harvested together with their bracts, which carry the characteristic gentle fragrance.