Lily
Lilium
Origin: Sichuan & Yunnan provinces, China · Family: Liliaceae
Edible lily petals (specifically Lilium brownii) are a centuries-old ingredient in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Picked at first bloom, the petals are dried in shade to preserve their delicate colour and the volatile compounds responsible for their gentle perfume.
Flavour
Soft, slightly sweet, with the faintest creamy floral note.
Traditional benefits
- ✦Long associated with calm and restful sleep.
- ✦May support liver health and clear vision.
- ✦Source of mucilaginous compounds that soothe dry coughs and the throat.
Traditional uses are not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personal health concerns.
Pairs well with
A short history
Lily appears in the earliest Chinese herbal compendiums — the Shennong Bencao Jing (c. 200 AD) — listed as a tonic for the lungs and the heart-mind.
Found in
Green tea & lily petals bloom into an enchanting fairy-like display.
Lily and osmanthus combine for a soft, honeyed character.
A luxurious rose and lily bloom — Flora Tea's most romantic.
Lavender, jasmine and lily — the most calming bloom in the collection.