Bog Myrtle (Myrica gale) or sweet gale. 1oz
Classic European Gruit ingredient
Myrtle is an evergreen shrub, its leaves got a sweet, astringent, juniper-like taste.
The leaves can be used in herbal tea or paired in your favorite cooking dish.
It tends to have a peppery aroma and a sweet hint to it. Hence the name.
Commonly used in stews, soups, and alcohol brewing.
Flavor notes include:
Sweet, resinous, with a hint of nutmeg.
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