Lotus flowers are dried aquatic botanicals from the Nelumbo and Nymphaea families, used for centuries across Egypt, India and Mesoamerica as ceremonial teas and smoking blends. Azarius carries six lotus formats — shredded petals, powdered extract, resin and liquid tincture — covering blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulea), pink lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) and white lotus (Nymphaea ampla). Shop the full range below, online since 1999.
Buy Lotus Flowers — Your Format Guide
The quickest way to pick a lotus product is to decide on format first, species second. Format determines how you'll actually use it — brewing time, dosing precision, how strong a single serving hits. Species determines the character: blue is the classic sacred Egyptian water lily, pink is the Asian ceremonial flower, white is the gentler Mesoamerican cousin.
| Format | Strength | Prep time | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shredded petals (20g) | Raw / 1x | 5–10 min steep | First-time buyers who want to taste the flower properly |
| Powder extract (25x) | 25x concentrated | Stir into hot water | Regular drinkers who don't want to strain soggy petals |
| Resin (20x) | 20x concentrated | Dissolve a rice-grain piece | Travel and micro-dosing — a gram lasts weeks |
| Liquid extract (15x) | 15x concentrated | Drops, sublingual or in drink | Buyers who want precise dosing without brewing |
Read the table as a convenience-versus-ritual spectrum. Shredded petals are slowest but the most enjoyable if you like the ceremony of a proper tea. Extracts (powder, resin, liquid) skip the brewing and give you a cleaner cup — useful on a weeknight, less pleasant if you genuinely enjoy the aromatic side of dried lotus.
Blue, pink or white — what's the actual difference?
Blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) is what most people mean when they say "lotus tea" — the sacred Egyptian water lily, traditionally steeped in wine, with the most research behind it and the broadest following. We stock it in every format: Blue Lotus Shredded for brewers, Blue Lotus Powder (25x) for quick cups, Blue Lotus Resin (20x) for compact storage, and Blue Lotus Liquid Extract (15x) for drops.
Pink lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is a different genus entirely — it's the Asian sacred lotus from Buddhist and Hindu tradition, with a honey-sweet, floral cup that pairs beautifully with chamomile. Pink Lotus Shredded is our only pink format. White lotus (Nymphaea ampla) is the Mesoamerican relative of blue — lighter, more floral, stocked as White Lotus Shredded.
How to Choose Your Lotus
New to lotus? Order a 20g pouch of shredded petals — Blue Lotus Shredded if you want the classic, Pink Lotus Shredded if you want something sweeter and more floral. Brewing is where you learn what you actually like about the flower, and 20g gives you roughly 7–13 cups to figure that out. Skip the extracts on your first buy.
Already know you like blue lotus and want to cut the faff? Get the Blue Lotus Powder (25x) for daily cups, or the Resin (20x) if you travel and want something pocket-sized. The Liquid Extract (15x) is the pick if you hate measuring loose herbs — drops are as precise as it gets.
Blending at home? Shredded formats mix cleanly with chamomile, damiana or mugwort. White Lotus Shredded is the lightest of the three and the easiest blending partner — it doesn't dominate the cup. When in doubt, start with shredded Blue Lotus and go from there.
What We Carry
- Shredded petals — Blue, Pink and White Lotus in 20g pouches for tea and smoking blends
- Powder extract — Blue Lotus 25x, soluble in hot water, no straining
- Resin — Blue Lotus 20x, concentrated sticky extract, compact and long-lasting
- Liquid extract — Blue Lotus 15x tincture in a dropper bottle for sublingual or drink use
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between blue lotus and pink lotus?
They're different botanical genera. Blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) is an African water lily traditionally used in ancient Egypt; pink lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is the Asian sacred lotus from Buddhist and Hindu practice. Blue has a more herbal, resinous character; pink is honey-sweet and floral. Both are shredded dried petals in our shop.
Should I buy shredded lotus or an extract?
Shredded is better for first-time buyers who want to experience the flower as tea — it's cheaper per gram and you learn what the plant actually tastes like. Extracts (powder, resin, liquid) are for regular users who want convenience and a stronger, more consistent cup without brewing loose petals.
Can I mix lotus with other herbs?
Yes, shredded lotus blends well with chamomile, damiana, mugwort and other tea herbs. Pink lotus pairs particularly nicely with chamomile thanks to its honey-sweet finish, and white lotus is the lightest blending partner because it doesn't dominate the cup. Extracts can be stirred into herbal tea after brewing.
How many cups do I get from a 20g pouch?
Around 7 to 13 cups depending on how strong you like it. Most brewers use 2–3g per cup of hot water. Extracts go further per gram — a Blue Lotus Resin gram dissolves into dozens of servings because you only need a rice-grain-sized piece.
Is lotus the same as water lily?
Partly. Blue lotus and white lotus are genuine water lilies (Nymphaea genus). Pink lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is not botanically a water lily — it's in its own genus Nelumbo. All three are aquatic flowers used in traditional ceremonial tea preparation, which is why they're grouped together as "lotus" in the shop.
Last updated: April 2026