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Dried Szechuan Button (Buzz Button)

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description Dried Szechuan Button (Buzz Button) Overview

Dried Szechuan buttons are the flower heads of Acmella oleracea, a tropical plant also called the buzz button or electric daisy. They contain spilanthol, which produces a distinctive tingling, mouth-watering, and temporarily numbing sensation when chewed. Despite the name, they are unrelated to Sichuan pepper and are used primarily by cooks, bartenders, and diners seeking an unusual sensory effect.

help Dried Szechuan Button (Buzz Button) FAQ

What causes the tingling from a dried Szechuan button?

The sensation comes mainly from spilanthol, a compound in the flower heads of Acmella oleracea. Chewing one can cause tingling, increased saliva, and temporary mouth numbness.

Why is it called a buzz button or electric daisy?

The names describe the buzzing or electrical sensation it creates in the mouth. It is a flower head, not a member of the peppercorn family despite the word Szechuan in its common name.

How do you use dried Szechuan buttons in cocktails?

Use a small piece as a garnish or briefly infuse it into a syrup or spirit. The flower head can make a drink tingle, so start with a very small amount.

What plant are Szechuan buttons made from?

They come from Acmella oleracea, a tropical plant also called the buzz button. The dried product is made from its flower heads, which retain spilanthol.

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