Homegrown City Life Series You’d like to be self-sufficient, but the space you have available is tighter than your budget. If this sounds familiar, the Homegrown City Life Series was created just for you! Our authors bring country living to the city with big ideas for small spaces. Topics include cheesemaking, fermenting, gardening, composting and, more—everything you need to create your own homegrown city life! In This Series The Art of Plant-Based Cheesemaking DIY Autoflowering Cannabis DIY Kombucha DIY Mushroom Cultivation The Elderberry Book The Food Lover's Garden Pure Charcuterie Worms at Work Making Teas, Tinctures, and Oils At Home Herbal Teas A single herb is all that’s needed for an enjoyable tea. This is particularly true for the new herbalist; working with each herb as an individual ingredient will help the student explore the flavor profile and aroma of the herb as well as its effect. Tinctures Tinctures are extracts, similar to herbal teas, but they are created by steeping plant matter in alcohol as opposed to hot water. There are many benefits to crafting herbal medicine in tincture form, including their potency which make them more convenient. Infused Oils The medicine maker may choose to use their oils to create salves, balms, and lotions or, in a pure oil application, either topically or for culinary use. Whichever method they decide upon, they will find great satisfaction in the beneficial and power results. Herbal Allies Herbs of the Park, Field and Forest The responsible forager understands the significance of sustainable harvesting practices. Only gather what is needed and not more than one-third of a plant’s local population. When harvesting never take more than 1/6 of the plant’s foliage or branches. Recipes Calming Tea Recipe: 2 parts chamomile, 2 parts lemon balm, 1 part red clove, Pinch of lavender or clove buds Combine herbs and place in a reusable tea bag or tea ball. Heat water until just boiling. Pour it over herbs and let steep for 5–7 minutes. Building A Herbal Business When you are ready to turn your herbal studies into a business, the first step will be developing your brand, or your image. How do you want the world to see you and your herbal products? Sit down and make a list of what you hope to offer to the world: what is your mission? In This Series DIY Kombucha Create refreshing, healthier drinks, from kombucha to herbal sodas and more, in your own kitchen. The Elderberry Book Your go-to guide for everything from cultivation to wine-making with one of humanity's oldest plant friends Your Indoor Herb Garden The complete how-to guide for growing herbs indoors for health, vitality, and culinary zest NEW SOCIETY PUBLISHERS ● Carbon Neutral ● B Corporation ● Employee Shareholders ● 100% Post Consumer Recycled Paper
✔ Author(s): Bevin Cohen
✔ Title: The Artisan Herbalist: Making Teas, Tinctures, and Oils at Home (Homegrown City Life)
✔ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 base on (187 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0865719586
✔ ISBN-13: 9780865719583
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about The Artisan Herbalist by Bevin Cohen
Elaine Leonard
What an intellectual journey! The themes explored in this book challenged my perceptions and sparked introspection. It's refreshing to read a book that provokes such thought.
Polly Hurlbutt
The plot twists were executed masterfully. I was left gasping at every unexpected turn, and the suspense kept me on edge throughout. Bravo to the author for keeping me guessing.
Violet Tyler
The author's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through their words is truly remarkable. I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster throughout the entire book.
