How to Make Elderflower Tea for Immune Support & Calming Benefits

In this post, you’ll discover:

A simple, soothing elderflower tea recipe using our Farmhouse Teas Elderflowers.
Three more elderflower ideas—cordial, ice cubes, and infused honey—to make the most of this floral favorite.
Helpful harvesting tips so you can decide between flowers or fruit.
Answers to common questions about brewing and blending elderflower tea.

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Why Elderflowers Are So Special

While elderberries get most of the spotlight, elderflowers are just as worthy of a place in your herbal pantry. They’re traditionally used for gentle immune support, they have a calming, soothing nature (especially when paired with chamomile or lemon balm), and they offer a cooling effect—wonderful on hot days or when the body needs it. For more on the plant itself, visit Everything You’ve Ever Wondered About Elderberry Plants.

More Elderflower Ideas

Elderflower Ice Cubes — Dried elderflowers in water, tea, or cordial for a charming drink garnish.
Elderflower-Infused Honey — Combine dried elderflowers with Honey Acres Honey in a jar. Infuse 1–2 weeks, then strain. Lovely for sweetening teas or soothing a scratchy throat.

Helpful Tips for Working with Elderflowers

Harvest blossoms in the morning when their scent is strongest.
Avoid green stems and leaves—they can be bitter.
Store dried elderflowers in an airtight jar away from light and moisture. For drying basics, see How to Dry Herbs for Tea.
Decide ahead if you want more flowers or more fruit—taking all the flowers means no berries later, but waiting only for fruit means no dried blossoms for tea.

Questions Often Asked about Elderflower Tea

Q: Can I drink elderflower tea daily?
A: Most herbalists consider elderflower tea safe for daily use in moderate amounts (about 1–3 cups) for most healthy adults, as long as only the blossoms are used. Avoid during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, or if you have allergies to the honeysuckle family.

Q: Can I blend elderflowers with other herbs?
A: Yes! Try chamomile for relaxation or peppermint for a cooling twist. Always know the contraindications for each herb you use by doing monograph research to make sure it is safe for you and your situation.

Q: Where can I buy quality elderflowers?
A: If you're not able to grow your own or forage, we recommend our Farmhouse Teas Elderflowers.

Before You Head Back to the Garden

Elderflowers are one of those gentle yet powerful gifts from God’s creation, offering immune support, calming comfort, and endless ways to enjoy them. From sipping a fresh cup of elderflower tea to mixing up a fragrant cordial or drizzling elderflower-infused honey over biscuits, there’s no shortage of ways to bring their floral goodness into your home. With a few harvesting tips in mind, you can decide whether to gather blossoms for tea or let them ripen into elderberries for later — either way, you’ll be working in harmony with the seasons He’s designed.

I’d love to hear from you: do you grow your own elderberry plant, and do you tend to harvest flowers, fruits, or both? Before you go, make sure to grab your free Tea Steeping 101 Guide and Freebies so every cup you brew — elderflower or otherwise — is steeped to perfection.