Botanic Name: Humulus lupulus Origin: Poland English Name: Hops Flower French Name: Fleurs de Houblon Also Known As: Hop Cones, Hops Cones, Dried Hops Flowers, Humulus Lupulus Flowers, Hops Buds Part Used: Female flower cones of Humulus lupulus Description: Hops is a fast-growing perennial climbing plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America, capable of reaching 6–9 metres in height each growing season. It produces rough, twining stems with broad, lobed green leaves and forms cone-shaped female flowers known as hop cones during late summer. These cones are light green, papery in texture, and contain yellow glandular material that gives hops their distinctive aroma and appearance. The cones are harvested when fully developed and aromatic. After harvesting, the hop cones are carefully cleaned to remove stems and field debris. They are then dried under controlled low-temperature conditions to reduce moisture while preserving their pale green colour, papery structure, and characteristic botanical aroma. The dried cones retain their recognizable cone shape and light, brittle texture. Once dried, the hops are sorted to remove broken fragments and dust, resulting in a clean, uniform product with intact flower cones. This ensures consistent quality and visual appeal for blending, storage, and further applications. Uses: Hops Flowers are used in tea-style infusions, herbal and botanical blends, beverage bases, flavouring preparations, craft projects, decorative herbal displays, cosmetic formulations, and educational herb collections. Their distinctive cone shape, pale green colour, and aromatic profile make them suitable for infusions, botanical blends, flavour development projects, and creative applications where intact hop cones are preferred for visual and functional purposes. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Safety & Disclaimer: Statements and products through out this site have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or Health Canada. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or illness. Individual results may vary. Always seek the advice or consult your health care provider for your health concerns. If you are pregnant or have a medical condition please consult your health provider prior to use.
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