How to Brew Witch Hazel Leaf

Unusually, witch hazel flowers with small yellow, thread-like blossoms in late autumn or early winter, after its leaves have already dropped, one of the last native shrubs to bloom in the season.

Here is how to brew Witch Hazel Leaf for a clean, full-flavoured cup. One ingredient. Nothing added.

How to Brew Witch Hazel Leaf

1. Measure about 2 g of Witch Hazel Leaf into your cup or teapot.
2. Heat fresh, filtered water to 100 C.
3. Pour the water over the Witch Hazel Leaf and steep for 5-7 minutes.
4. Strain and serve.
5. It re-brews 1-2 times, so you can steep a second cup from the same Witch Hazel Leaf.

Tips

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, tightly sealed after opening.
• Get more from it: Re-steep the same Witch Hazel Leaf for a lighter second cup.

Tasting Notes

Earthy, woody and boldly herbal in the cup.

• Sweetness: None At All
• Aroma: Earthy And Woody
• Herbal: Strongly Herbaceous
• Body: Full And Drying
• Astringency: Bold And Tannic
• Finish: Dry, Tannic Close