The name ‘elder’ is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word ‘æld’, meaning fire as the hollow stems of young branches would be used to encourage fires. Elderflower is native to Europe, Northern Africa, and Western and Central Asia, with a long history of traditional medicinal use among European herbalists, documented in the writings of Hippocrates, Dioscorides, and Pliny the Elder. Medieval Armenian herbalists would use elderflower as a remedy for treating cold and flu symptoms, as well as improving immunity during the sickness. At present, elderflower is used in traditional medicine as an herbal remedy for the treatment and prevention of upper respiratory tract infections and other symptoms associated with colds and the flu.

Our wild elderflower is harvested 2,200m above sea level from the forest of Odzun, in the Lori region of Armenia, by hand. Our elderflower has been blended with our linden by the monks of the Sanahin Monastery, Armenia, for one thousand years, to create healing brews. In fact, Sayat-Nova the infamous Armenian poet, musician and ashugh, who had compositions in a number of languages, studied in Sanahin Monastery and was offered this concoction by the monks whenever he felt under the weather. Compared to standard elderflower, our elderflower is more pungent, due to altitude and purer growing conditions, and has a delightful aroma with slight sweet closing notes.

Elderflower infusion may be drunk hot or ice cold, and may be used in cocktails, mocktails and recipes. Find the recipe for our stunning Elderflower O’Clock mocktail here.

Choose from the following options*:

• Nazani Tea Caddy (75g) makes approx. 50 cups – £17.95
• Caddy Refill Pouch (75g) makes approx. 50 cups – £14.95

Catering pouches are also available**:

• Small Catering Pouch (250g) makes approx. 83 servings – POA
• Medium Catering Pouch (500g) makes approx. 167 servings – POA
• Large Catering Pouch (1kg) makes approx. 333 servings – POA

*Estimations are based on drinking the traditional Armenian way, where one portion will give you at least two cups – just refill with 100°C water and steep for two minutes longer than the original brew time.

**Based on servings.

Deliveries outside the UK are available on request, please contact us with your delivery address and order, as we will be able to arrange international delivery via standard postal service or courier.

Please note the pouches are not airtight, and therefore once opened, your tisane should be transferred to an airtight caddy or storage jar in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odours. We do not recommend glass, plastic and paper containers. Any noted health benefits of our herbal infusions are from traditional medicine and should not be used to prevent or cure any disease.

Consult a GP if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have any other health concerns.