Strawberry Leaves – 100g

 

Strawberry leaves are the green, leafy parts of the strawberry plant. They are edible and can be used to make tea, juice, or tincture. They have a slightly tart flavor and are said to have a number of health benefits.

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Buchu Leaves – 100g

Buchu leaves for distilling

A little Buchu leaves history, the leaves of the Agathosma (Barosma) betulina plant native to South Africa. Widely used for the production of medicinal essential oil extracts. All in all the aromatic, slightly pungent leaves harvested and carefully dried at low temperatures (not exceeding 40°C) to preserve their volatile compounds. The dried leaves are then put in a large still and heated in the presence of steam. The steam causes volatile oils to evaporate out of the leaves, which then condense in a separate chamber. The resulting concentrated oil is a valuable source of natural compounds with powerful health properties.

Using Buchu leaves for distilling purposes.

1. Start by harvesting fresh buchu leaves. Place them in a burlap bag or other mesh bag and hang them upside down in a dark, dry place to allow them to dry out before using them for distilling.

2. Once the leaves are completely dry, weigh out the amount you need for distilling.

3. Place the dried leaves in a pot with a tight-fitting lid.

4. Add enough water to cover the leaves and bring the water to a boil.

5. Allow the contents to simmer for 1-2 hours.

6. Once the leaves have been cooked, strain out the mixture and discard the leaves.

7. Transfer the cooled liquid to a still and distill it according to your still’s instructions.

8. Collect the buchu spirit and store it for later use.

BOTANICAL IMPORTANCE

Ketelkraal is here to save the day. Giving our combinations to you. Noted that not only the botanicals that you choose make a signature distillate, also the way they react to each other. Significantly this will impact your end product. Create your own by experimenting with simple combinations and work a more complex blend with gaining experience.

 

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Gin Infusion Kit!

 

Over all this Gin Botanicals Infusion Kit includes:

• Juniper Berries (the basis for all Gins)
• Cut Lime Flower
• Aniseed
• Elder Berries
• Borage Herb
• Coriander
• Hibiscus
• Cardamon Pods
• Lemon Grass
• Bill Berries
• Buchu Leaves
• Lavender
• Chamomile Flower
• Strawberry Leaves
• Cassia Bark
• Angelica Seeds
• Calamus Root
• Myrrh
• Black Pepper
• White Pepper
• Ginger
• Liquorice Root
• Moringa Leaves
• Cinnamon Powder
• Fennel Seeds
• Grains of Paradise
• Elder Flower
• Worm wood
• Orris Root Powder
• Cumin Seeds
• Burnt Orange Organza Botanical Bag

Given all the points and information as seen above, do not hesitation when it comes to Ketelkraal and our botanical knowledge. In essence we only want to make the best and want the same thing for our clients. Thus our dedication to all things distilling and brewing.

Also check out our essence range, you will be blown away! A wide variety that suits any preference of flavor.

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