I Want To Learn How To Pipe Zefir Flowers. Where Do I Start?
At Bouqedibles where we do both: sell zefir flowers and teach how to pipe them, we hear this question quite often.
The short answer: start with zefir TULIPS.
Why tulips? And what you’ll learn in our Zefir Tulips Mini Course.
1. An easier piping technique.
Zefir tulips are primarily piped using Russian piping tips in various sizes. The technique focuses on mastering one essential movement: squeezing the tulip. As simple as it sounds, Russian tips require a specific touch that - like most skills - comes with practice and time. That said, they are the fastest tool to learn if you want to achieve a clean, presentable result early on.
2. A great introduction to the mixture.
There are two essentials to successfully piping zefir flowers: technique and understanding the mixture. Learning to pipe tulips introduces you to both. In our course, we include detailed videos that show the correct texture and guide you step by step through the process. This foundational knowledge will help you confidently work with any zefir mixture in the future.
3. Ideal for both beginners and experienced pipers.
Tulips are just as valuable for those who already know how to pipe buttercream flowers. At that stage, the challenge is less about piping and more about understanding a new medium. Any experienced baker knows that working with a new mixture takes time and adjustment before consistent results come naturally. In our course, we offer an in-depth explanation of the zefir mixture to shorten that learning curve.
4. Faster results you can actually present.
Whether you’re a home baker expanding your repertoire or simply want to impress friends and family, tulips are the quickest path to a stunning edible bouquet. In our Zefir Tulips Mini Course, we don’t just teach you how to pipe tulips - we also show you how to arrange them into an exquisite, lifelike bouquet.
5. Excellent value from a business perspective.
As people actively working in the zefir business, we know that tulip bouquets are not only great value for customers—they’re also the easiest and fastest to produce. While we usually require three to four days’ notice for more intricate flowers, tulip bouquets can often be made overnight. They’re quick to pipe, can be produced from a single mixture even with multiple flavors, and set faster due to their smaller size.
6. Tulip bouquets are always in demand.
Another strong reason to learn zefir tulips: they’re a bestseller. Tulip bouquets consistently impress, are flexible in pricing, and work beautifully year-round for almost any occasion.
If you’ve just discovered zefir flowers and aren’t yet familiar with what they are, we recommend reading “What Is Zefir?” And “Why Is It Different from Marshmallow?”