Hops Flowers (Humulus lupulus) 20g

A Cannabaceae Climbing Vine with Deep European Roots

Hops (Humulus lupulus) belongs to the Cannabaceae family, the same plant family as cannabis, and has been cultivated across Europe for centuries. The Hallertau region of Germany is one of the most historically documented growing areas, with records of cultivation stretching back over a thousand years. The plant itself is a vigorous herbaceous perennial climber, producing heart-shaped, dark-green lobed leaves and, on female plants, the distinctive cone-shaped flower clusters known as strobiles. It is these dried strobiles that make up this 20g pack, not loose petals or leaf material. The aroma varies by variety and can run piney, floral, or lightly fruity. The taste, as anyone who has had an unsweetened hoppy beer will recognise, is distinctly bitter.

Preparing Hops Flowers as a Tea

The most straightforward way to use dried hops strobiles is as a loose-leaf tea infusion. Add the dried flowers to hot water, leave them to steep, then strain before drinking. The bitter character comes through clearly, so it pairs well with sweeter herbs if you want to balance the flavour. Hops strobiles can also be vaporised; the aromatic profile, ranging from piney to floral depending on the variety, makes this a reasonable alternative to tea for those who prefer it. The 20g pack gives you enough material to experiment with both methods.

Advisory Information

Not suitable for persons under 18. Insufficient data on use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Consult a health professional when using medication, or if suffering from an illness or health complaint. Keep out of reach of dogs: hops flowers are documented as highly toxic to dogs and must be stored securely away from animals. Effect descriptions reflect typical user reports, not clinical guarantees. Start with a low amount.

Hops Flowers (Humulus lupulus) 20g data sheet

Format	Natural Form
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