Dried Juniper Berries
$12.00
The small blue berries pack a surprising punch: chew one and will be uplifted by heady terpenes and strong flavours reminiscent of the scent of the mountain conifer forests in which these trees grow. It makes a sublime garnish for a gin and tonic where it complements botanical flavours in the gin.
A SPIRITED TASTED OF THE WILD
Hand gathered high in the mountains, the juniper berry offers a resiny and herbaceous counterpoint to wild game dishes, beverages and traditional fermented vegetable preparations. Juniper berries have a strong bitter and herbal flavour that excites the palate, stimulates hunger and improves digestion. Rich in mono-terpenes and flavonoid compounds the juniper berry offers health benefits including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal effects.
CULINARY INSPIRATION FOR dried Juniper berries
- Salt cured gravlax salmon with juniper and lemon zest
- Blend with other wild botanicals, salt and fresh herbs for a wild game rub
- Use to flavour traditional fermented sauerkraut
- Pair with good quality fresh citrus in a pan sauce for salmon or white fish
- Fermented beverage with the berries by adding salt and lemon slices with fresh juniper berries and allow the wild yeasts present on the berries to work their magic
Storing dried botanical
Dried botanicals last longer in a cool, dry place.
Keep the jar in a dry environment away from direct sunlight.
