How to Brew Burdock

Earthy with a mild sweetness reminiscent of artichoke hearts or salsify.

Catalogued origin is Asia.

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

How to Brew Burdock

1. Measure 2g of Burdock into your cup or teapot per 250 ml of water.
2. Heat fresh, filtered water to 95-100 C.
3. Add the Burdock to the water, bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes.
4. Strain and serve.

Tips

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; keep tightly sealed after opening.
• In the kitchen: Known as gobo in Japan, burdock root is a staple vegetable, thinly sliced and stir-fried or simmered, as in the classic dish kinpira gobo.

Tasting Notes

A Sweet, Earthy Root With A Flavour Close To Artichoke, Slowly Simmered Into Tea

• Taste: Sweet And Mild
• Aroma: Deep, Earthy Notes
• Body: Rich, Rounded Infusion
• Compared To: Artichoke In Flavour
• Form: Cut & Sifted Dried Root
• Tradition: Long-Used Root Herb