Szyszki chmielu - susz do aromaterapii, 7 g

Dried cones of common hop (Humulus lupulus) in a package with a net weight of 7 g, prepared by the brand HempBio as dried material for aromatherapy. Hop is a raw material in this line with a very characteristic scent profile: resinous, bitter, with a distinct note of fresh hay - the same profile known to anyone who has ever stood next to a brewing kettle. The cones are lightweight and voluminous, so seven grams take up significantly more space in the box than the number suggests. The manufacturer packs them in a hermetically sealed, light-resistant pharmaceutical box with a seal and a Boveda packet, and declares the raw material as pure, without additives, sourced from organic farming. The material itself is stored in hermetic, light-resistant containers at a temperature not exceeding 18 °C. This is also a ready tip on where to keep the box at home. The box seals tightly after each opening, so it serves in your cabinet the same role as the storage container at the manufacturer: the dried material remains in its original packaging throughout its use.

Ingredients

The composition is single-ingredient. Below is the material and quality declarations that the manufacturer prints for this item:

Suszone szyszki chmielu - jeden surowiec
The producer describes the material as pure, without additives
Deklaracja pochodzenia: produkt rolnictwa ekologicznego
No sugar, no colorants, no preservatives, no lactose, and no casein
No gluten, no GMOs, alcohol-free, vegan, and vegetarian

A hop cone is practically a compact, scaly inflorescence, and its interior is covered with lupulin - a fine yellow powder responsible for most of the aroma. This has direct consequences when handling this dried material: the more violently you treat the material, the more lupulin will end up at the bottom of the box and in the grinder, instead of in the blend. Therefore, it is advisable to grind hops for a shorter time than other raw materials and not to transfer it back and forth between containers. For the same reason, the seal and hermetic box are of real significance here: lupulin sheds with each transfer, and packaging that does not need to be opened before purchase arrives with the entire aromatic fraction inside. The same logic applies to light resistance: the manufacturer points out that UV radiation degrades plant material, so the opaque walls of the box serve a protective rather than decorative function. It is advisable to verify the temperature from the list below with your own experience and the settings of your specific device.

Specification

Form: whole dried cones, to be ground before use
Masa netto: 7 g
Packaging: pharmaceutical, hermetically sealed box designed for storing medicines
Seal: a seal confirming that the packaging has not been previously opened
Protection from light: light-resistant box - the manufacturer points out that UV radiation degrades plant material.
Inside: Boveda packet - two-way humidity regulator.
Storage by the manufacturer: airtight, light-resistant containers, temperature not exceeding 18 °C
Manufacturer's declarations from the product card: alcohol-free, dye-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, iodine-free, casein-free, preservative-free, lactose-free, pure (without additives), organic product, vegan and vegetarian
Manufacturer: HempBio, Szymańskiego 12/44H, 87-100 Toruń

How to use

The manufacturer describes the raw material as an herb for aromatherapy and recommends grinding the material with a good grinder before use:

Grind the cones with a grinder - briefly, so as not to lose lupulin on the walls
The range of 160-190 °C is indicated by the commercial offers for this herb.
Start from the lower limit - hops quickly become sharp in perception at higher temperatures
After use, close the box and leave the Boveda packet inside

Hops can also be used solely for their aroma, in a sachet or in an herbal pillow - in this role, whole cones are sufficient.

For whom

Hops are included in aromatic compositions as a bitter and resinous ingredient that balances sweet and floral raw materials. If you mix your own compositions, this is the element that gives them dryness - which is why it is usually added in smaller amounts than intuition suggests. Single-ingredient herb means you determine the ratio in the mix from the very first pinch. A 7 g package is sufficient for many compositions with such a light raw material, and the producer declares the raw material to be pure and sourced from organic farming. Therefore, only hops are included in the mix. However, this is not a product for someone looking for hops for brewing beer or for brewing. The producer describes it as an herb for aromatherapy. Brewing hops are sold in different weights and with a completely different specification, so these are really two different categories and two different types of declarations on the packaging. It's worth checking this before purchasing.

Frequently asked questions

How much hops is in the box?

The net weight is 7 g, as stated by the producer in the attribute table. With such a light and voluminous raw material as whole hop cones, seven grams take up significantly more space in the box than this number would suggest. The producer describes the material as pure, without additives, so all this mass consists of the cones.

At what temperature should hops be vaporized?

The range of 160-190 °C is indicated by the commercial offers for this herb. In practice, it is advisable to start from the lower limit, as hops quickly become sharp in perception at higher temperatures, and only then raise the device setting.

What is the yellow pollen in the cones?

This is lupulin - a fine powder covering the interior of the flower scales, responsible for most of the hop aroma. Therefore, this dry flower is worth grinding briefly and not transferring it multiple times: the more lupulin remains on the walls of the grinder and at the bottom of the box, the less will end up in the mixture.

Why is there a Boveda packet in the box?

This is a two-way humidity regulator that the manufacturer includes in the packaging along with the dry flower. Leave it inside after opening and close the box after each use - the manufacturer stores this raw material in hermetic, light-resistant containers at a temperature not exceeding 18 °C, so a cabinet instead of a windowsill is a good choice here.

Variants and category

All of this line comes in identical pharmacy boxes, making it easy to compare raw materials, and each has its own net weight and fragrance profile. You can find other herbs and plant raw materials in the category Herbs.

On the blog, we write about the plant itself (how hops work and how to use them in the evening), and when composing your own blends, you will also find the text about it useful, what a good herbal blend should contain.

Safety and storage

Aromatherapy herbs are not food, dietary supplements, or medical products. Keep the package closed, protect it from light, and store it out of reach of children and pets. If you are taking medication, pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using any plant materials. This product is intended for adults.

Aromatherapy herbs are not food or dietary supplements and do not replace a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle. Store the package out of reach of children and pets.

Hops cones in a 7 g package are a bitter, resinous ingredient for your own aromatic compositions - and one of those that most changes the character of the blend. We ship within 24 hours, and if you have a question about the raw material or the grinder, write or call.