Thursday, June 19, 2014

Eatible Petals & Teatime



Dianthus, a lovely pink colored flower, can be added to black tea when steeping, thereby creating a beautiful color. The petals make a lovely accent as they steep in the pot. They are also a beautiful garnish for tea foods like pudding, a fruit or green salad, or to adorn a tea sandwich.




The dianthus is a beautiful flower that's sometimes called "carnation". It also goes by the name sweet william or pinks. There are more than 100 varieties of this perennial. The name dianthus is Greek and means "heavenly flower". Dianthus grows well in soil that drains, that's neutral or slightly alkaline, and that is in full sun. It has a flavor that is spicy, peppery, and clove-like, making it especially useful as a pretty addition to a green, garden salad or spreads and dips. The dianthus is the birth flower for people born in January.


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