The story so far
I would like to tell you how I started my new business making pink elderflower cordial under the name Glenkindie Pantry!
How did this all start - Just before lockdown in March 2020, our family of four boys moved up from Edinburgh to Strathdon in Aberdeenshire, where we found a small tree in our garden - which we later identified as a pink elderflower tree! I was unaware that a pink elderflower tree existed, and as I have previously made a lot of white elderflower cordial whilst living in Edinburgh, I was keen to make a pink alternative.
The family loved what I had made and were pleased to drink it in the summer as it is very refreshing.
Pink Elderflower Cordial is enjoyed by all ages, being diluted with either still or sparkling water to make a refreshing, colourful drink, as families are looking for a sopisticated alternative to drinking alcohol!
Pink Elderflower Cordial can make an exciting twist with spirits for adults to drink, or a mixer in cocktails, especially with gin, vodka or prosecco!
Pink Elderflower is healthy being full of anti oxidants, having antibacterial and antiviral properties, and may also help alleviate some allergies and boost the functioning of the immune system. Topically, elderflower might help reduce pain and swelling in joints due to some forms of arthritis and is used to stop bleeding.
I presently sell cordial at Farmer’s Markets, Farm Shops, Deli's and hotels. I have received very positive feedback from my customers, the smiles they greet me with is so rewarding!
Pink Elderflower Cordial can also be added to fruit salad or a fruit crumble, put on ice cream, made into an elderflower cake…….the ideas are endless, adding a delicious taste to your dishes!
Having done some research on the pink elderflower plant, the real name for this is a Sambucus Nigra. There are two types of Elderflower tree with copper coloured leaves - the black lace with long thin leaves, and the black beauty with rounder leaves; they both have white blossom edged in pink, with a fragrant, floral aroma, attracting bees.
The pink elderflower is a cultured plant, grown almost exclusively in private gardens, and does not grow wild like its cousin, the white elderflower.
I source Pink Elderflower trees locally and have continually planted more trees to fulfil the high demand, and I now have a Pink Orchard with over 100 trees! They grow fast, and even though they will produce blossom this year, I will wait until next year before harvesting the blossom. There is a short time span of 6 weeks from mid June to end of July in which to pick the blossom, which luckily can be frozen to use later in the year!
Dear Tania
Thank you so much for all the delicious pink elderflower cordial. I don’t like drinking plain water, so I just add some pink cordial!
Hi Tania
I bought some of your Pink Elderflower cordial this morning at the Hairst. I mentioned that my granny made some with white elderflower and was an early customer.
I have just tried it with a G&T and it is delicious.
I will be buying some more.
Many Thanks
Hi Tania,
Thank you so much for that. We bought a bottle of your elderflower cordial about two weeks ago when we visited Portsoy and, my gosh!, that was the best cordial ever. Thanks so much, really looking forward to having some more!
Good morning.
We recently bought a jar of your Damson chutney at Tullynessle hall. It is so good and we would like to get a couple more jars. Where can we buy some please ?
Hello Tania
The pink cordial is delicious!
Hello
Just got back and your cordial is amazing!
Hello Tania
Glad to say that we are almost sold out of both cordial and sparkling pink elderflower. Would it be possible to order more please?
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