Events at Botanic Gardens Auditorium

Herbal teas and tisanes - A focus on Elderflower

Immerse yourself in the aromatic world of herbs and spices used for making botanical tisanes and infusions. With a focus on elderflower you can grow at home as the core botanical, explore the range of delicious beverages you can create. Learn about the growth cycle and history of elderflower; together with the fundamentals of and differences between a tea, tisane, tonic and infusion. Enjoy sampling a variety of delicious botanical infusions, and discover how easy it is to make your own multi-ingredient tisane to take home. Due to the length of this workshop, please bring a snack for yourself. This workshop supports the Botanic Gardens' commitment to creating a plant loving community dedicated to putting the plant back into planet. Note: This workshop is available only to participants 16 years of age or over. For more information, send an email.