The Artisan Herbalist: Making Teas, Tinctures, and Oils at Home (Homegrown City Life)

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Homegrown City Life Series

You’d like to be self-sufficient, but the space you have available is tighter than your budget. If this sounds familiar, the Homegrown City Life Series was created just for you! Our authors bring country living to the city with big ideas for small spaces. Topics include cheesemaking, fermenting, gardening, composting and, more—everything you need to create your own homegrown city life!

In This Series

The Art of Plant-Based Cheesemaking
DIY Autoflowering Cannabis
DIY Kombucha
DIY Mushroom Cultivation
The Elderberry Book
The Food Lover’s Garden
Pure Charcuterie
Worms at Work

Making Teas, Tinctures, and Oils At Home

Herbal Teas

A single herb is all that’s needed for an enjoyable tea. This is particularly true for the new herbalist; working with each herb as an individual ingredient will help the student explore the flavor profile and aroma of the herb as well as its effect.

Tinctures

Tinctures are extracts, similar to herbal teas, but they are created by steeping plant matter in alcohol as opposed to hot water. There are many benefits to crafting herbal medicine in tincture form, including their potency which make them more convenient.

Infused Oils

The medicine maker may choose to use their oils to create salves, balms, and lotions or, in a pure oil application, either topically or for culinary use. Whichever method they decide upon, they will find great satisfaction in the beneficial and power results.

Herbal Allies

Herbs of the Park, Field and Forest

The responsible forager understands the significance of sustainable harvesting practices. Only gather what is needed and not more than one-third of a plant’s local population. When harvesting never take more than 1/6 of the plant’s foliage or branches.

Recipes

Calming Tea Recipe: 2 parts chamomile, 2 parts lemon balm, 1 part red clove, Pinch of lavender or clove buds

Combine herbs and place in a reusable tea bag or tea ball. Heat water until just boiling. Pour it over herbs and let steep for 5–7 minutes.

Building A Herbal Business

When you are ready to turn your herbal studies into a business, the first step will be developing your brand, or your image. How do you want the world to see you and your herbal products? Sit down and make a list of what you hope to offer to the world: what is your mission?

In This Series

DIY Kombucha

Create refreshing, healthier drinks, from kombucha to herbal sodas and more, in your own kitchen.

The Elderberry Book

Your go-to guide for everything from cultivation to wine-making with one of humanity’s oldest plant friends

Your Indoor Herb Garden

The complete how-to guide for growing herbs indoors for health, vitality, and culinary zest

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Society Publishers (April 6, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 152 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0865719586
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0865719583
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.39 x 9 inches