Hawthorn Flowers and Leaves

Ameen Foods Dried Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) offers a fragrant and mildly sweet botanical experience, cherished for both its culinary versatility and long history in traditional herbal practice. These dried flowers and leaves preserve the natural essence of the hawthorn plant, known for its delicate aroma and subtle tangy-sweet flavor.

In the kitchen, Hawthorn is a delightful ingredient for herbal teas, craft beverages, jams, and jellies, adding gentle floral and fruity notes. It pairs well with honey or citrus, creating fragrant infusions that are both refreshing and aromatic.

Traditionally, hawthorn has held a valued place in herbal folklore. Its dried flowers and leaves are also popular in self-care products such as bath blends and soaps, where they lend a calming scent and natural elegance.

How to use it

Steep a heaped teaspoon of the cut flower and leaf in a cup of freshly boiled water for eight to ten minutes, covered, then strain. It blends well with hawthorn berries, lemon balm or a little honey, and the mild, faintly almond-like flavour suits a cold infusion too. Keep it airtight and away from light. Technique tip: brew flower and leaf as an infusion and berries as a simmered decoction, then combine the two liquids, since the soft parts and the hard fruit want very different treatment.

Botanical Name: Crataegus monogyna
Also known as: May Blossom, Whitethorn, Haw, Maythorn, Hawberry, Thornapple, Quickset, 山椒花和叶子, नागफनी.