Juniper Berries Whole, 2 kg

Juniper berries have also been used as a flavouring for foods that were pickled, and as a popular flavouring for food and alcoholic beverages.

Juniper berries have been used to flavour gin, a liquor developed in the 17th century in the Netherlands. Other juniper-flavored alcoholic beverages include the Finnish rye-and-juniper beer made from the juniper berries and branches.

Juniper is a coniferous shrub that produces berries. Juniper berries should be picked with great respect as it takes 3 full years for a berry to ripen! When ripe they turn from green to a dark blue. The ripe berries can be picked any time of the year.

For making Juniper Berry tea, use 1/2 tablespoons with 2 cups of hot water. Steep for 10 minutes then strain. Add honey as desired.