How to Make Elderflower Tea Cordial

By Alchemix Tea Team on April 7, 2025

Delicate, fragrant, and naturally refreshing—this elderflower tea cordial is the kind of drink you’ll want to keep bottled in the fridge for sparkling spritzes, mocktails, or drizzling over ice cream. It’s light, floral, and tastes like early summer in a glass.

Unlike traditional elderflower cordial that uses fresh blooms, this version starts with dried elderflower tea—easier to source, easier to store, and just as stunning. Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup dried elderflowers (you can buy here)
- 500 ml filtered water
- 1 lemon (zest juice)
- 300 g white sugar (adjust to taste)
- Optional: 1 tsp citric acid (helps preserve and brighten) Method:
- Brew your base. Bring the water to a gentle boil, then remove from heat. Add the dried elderflowers, lemon zest, and juice. Stir, cover, and steep for 30–45 minutes.
- Strain sweeten. Strain the infusion into a saucepan using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Add sugar (...