On Feb 23, 2:39*pm, dxt178 > wrote:
> On Feb 23, 2:14*pm, Alan > wrote:
>
> > I bought a big bag of dried honeysuckles at an Asian market, thinking
> > I would get a brew with the same sweet flavor I remember from my
> > childhood. The reality was a more resinous, non-sweet flavor, more
> > like the flavor from the green parts of the flower itself. Are there
> > any naturally flavored tisanes out there with a flavor closer to the
> > flavor of the fresh blossoms?
>
> > Alan
>
> I actually never had even thought to look to buy honeysuckle before
> this thread. I'd imagine anything beyond fresh is going to exhibit the
> qualities you mention from your experience. I'd think the only way to
> get the proper flavor would be some sort of liquid form from fresh
> honeysuckle. I'd imagine it would be a very thin liquid similar to
> agave nectar but even thinner. I'll look into it, but I'd guess fresh
> is about it or else some sort of essential oil/extract for just the
> flavor in some other medium. If yourself or anyone finds anything
> please post it back here, it would be interesting.
>
> - Dominic

Update:

Wow, there is a ton out there... it's almost overwhelming. I never
knew. It seems to be sold in conjunction with the beauty industry as
well as herbal/medicinal... I can attest that in all my years it
hasn't helped me cosmetically for sure I found a bunch of neat
stuff:

Teaspring sells honeysuckle: http://www.teaspring.com/Honeysuckle-Flower.asp
(very inexpensive, I'll add some to my next order to report on)

I also found freezedried honeysuckle which I hadn't thought of as an
option. There is a Republic of Tea Honeysuckle White Tea. There is
even a white peach honeysuckle Torani Italian flavoring syrup. I
haven't dug up any sources for a pure honeysuckle syrup yet, but there
are recipes which basically consist of just boiling down a bunch of
honeysuckle with water and sugar.

I also learned something new, the Chinese name: Jin Yin Hua.

- Dominic