The Szechuan buttons are flower buds that stimulate the senses in your mouth. Eating a few tiny petals will lead to a tingling sensation…almost like mild voltage or bubbles from an effervescent beverage popping on the tongue. The flowers contain a natural painkiller sometimes used to numb toothaches.
The flowers are often used in cocktail drinks to create an unusual and surprising sensation.
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November 10, 2010
The Szechuan buttons are flower buds that stimulate the senses in your mouth. Eating a few tiny petals will lead to a tingling sensation…almost like mild voltage or bubbles from an effervescent beverage popping on the tongue. The flowers contain a natural painkiller sometimes used to numb toothaches.
The flowers are often used in cocktail drinks to create an unusual and surprising sensation.