西番蓮

I've been drying these for tea in the evenings and the petals hold their shape beautifully. The blooms themselves are more delicate than I expected, almost papery, which makes them lovely just arranged in a small bowl too.

The flowers arrived intact and the petals still had that pale purple tint, which I wasn't expecting from dried botanicals. I've been steeping a small handful before bed and the whole ritual feels calming.

I've been drying these for tea and the little tendrils on the blooms are so intricate up close. The flowers arrived intact with barely any bruised petals, which surprised me for something so delicate.