How to Brew Black Horehound

A bold cup when the whole herb is steeped.

Native to Europe.

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

How to Brew Black Horehound

1. Measure 2g of Black Horehound into your cup or teapot per 250 ml of water.
2. Heat fresh, filtered water to 100 C.
3. Pour the water over the Black Horehound and steep for 5-8 minutes.
4. Strain and serve.
5. It re-brews 1 times, so you can steep a second cup from the same Black Horehound.

Tips

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed.
• Get more from it: Re-steep the same Black Horehound for a lighter second cup.

Tasting Notes

Whole Black Horehound Herb, Ballota Nigra.

• Aroma: Herbal, Musky Scent.
• Body: Full And Warming.
• Flavour: Deep, Savory Herb.
• Bitterness: Mild Bitter Edge.
• Earthiness: Earthy And Green.
• Finish: Long Herbal Finish.