White Lotus flower

White Lotus flower is a loose leaf tea of soft white petals brushed with hints of pink, set around golden pistils. It is the pale sister of blue lotus, a water lily with its own quieter character. Packed from a 14 grams sampler through 1 oz, 2oz, 4oz and 8oz, and by the Pound and Kilo.

At a glance

• Whole dried loose leaf flower, not an extract
• White petals with hints of pink around golden pistils
• Carries nuciferine and aporphine, no standardized figure
• Steep 1 to 2 teaspoons per 8 oz of hot water for 5 to 10 minutes
• Sizes from 14 grams through 1 oz, 2oz, 4oz and 8oz, and by the Pound and Kilo

The herb. White lotus (Nymphaea lotus) is the white-flowered water lily of the Nymphaeaceae family, growing in the Nile, across tropical Africa and into Asia, and in ancient Egypt it shared the sacred waters with the blue lotus. Water lilies of this genus carry the alkaloids nuciferine and aporphine, and the white species is the gentler-flavored of the two. As a whole dried flower, the cup is smooth, lightly floral and uplifting rather than heavy.

How to use. Steep 1 to 2 teaspoons of petals per 8 oz of hot water for 5 to 10 minutes, covered so the aromatics stay in the cup. The infusion is pale, almost straw-colored, with a clean floral sweetness. The petals rebrew well: a second steep of the same leaf gives a lighter but still pleasant cup.

What to expect. Users describe a refreshing, softly floral cup, more of a gentle lift than the dreamy heaviness some associate with blue lotus. For the same flower in concentrated form see our White Lotus Extract, or compare it against our Blue Lotus Flower.

Safety. White lotus tea is mild; brewed very strong or taken in several cups back to back, it can bring drowsiness or a dry mouth, so use fewer petals or fewer cups.

• Do not pair white lotus with alcohol or sedative medications, which can compound the drowsy side of the flower
• Not for use if pregnant or nursing
• Know your response before driving
• For adults 21+ only; keep out of reach of children

Storage. Dried White Lotus flower petals (Nymphaea lotus). Keep in a sealed jar away from sunlight and steam; the pink and gold tones fade with light. Stored dry, they keep for a year or more.

Common questions

• What does White Lotus flower tea taste like compared with blue lotus? It is smoother and lighter, a clean floral cup with a gentle uplifting presence, where blue lotus reads deeper and dreamier.
• Can I resteep White Lotus flower petals? Yes, a second infusion of the same petals gives a lighter but pleasant cup.

Disclaimer. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. White lotus is a traditional botanical, and traditional use does not establish that it will produce any particular result. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication or have a medical condition. Use at your own risk and keep out of reach of children. Formulated by Healing Herbals, run by a practicing herbalist of 13+ years.