Marigold
Calendula officinalis
Origin: Mediterranean basin, now cultivated worldwide · Family: Asteraceae
Calendula officinalis (often called pot marigold) is one of the few flowers that retains its colour when dried — the petals stay vivid orange-yellow even after weeks of storage. In a Flora Tea heart, marigold is what turns the steeped liquor a soft amber and provides the warm honey-floral undertone.
Flavour
Warm, slightly spicy, with a hint of citrus peel.
Traditional benefits
- ✦Anti-inflammatory compounds may soothe sore throats and coughs.
- ✦Long-used herbal remedy for digestive discomfort.
- ✦Topically valued for skin healing — the same flavonoids appear in the cup.
Traditional uses are not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personal health concerns.
Pairs well with
A short history
Used in herbal medicine since at least Roman times; recorded in the Materia Medica of Dioscorides in the 1st century AD.
Found in
A captivating floral arrangement blooming in your glass teapot.
Layered marigold, jasmine and green tea — a meditative bloom.
Marigold and coconut fibre create a snow-soft, calming bloom.
A complex four-flower bloom — the bloom that gathers butterflies.