Making Herbal Extracts: Teas, Tinctures, Oils and Vinegars

About this episode

This episode explores the art and science of herbal extracts and essential extraction methods.

In this first episode of Season 4, we dive into the art and science of herbal extracts—simple, powerful ways to turn the plants you grow, forage, or purchase into food, medicine, and everyday remedies. Explore how the dormant season is the perfect time to slow down, take stock, and work with herbs in the kitchen and apothecary. This episode breaks down four essential extraction methods—water, fat, alcohol, and vinegar—explaining what each one extracts best and how to use them in real life. Fr...

People in this episode

Host: Bevin Cohen

Topics covered

• herbal extracts
• teas
• tinctures
• oils
• vinegars
• extraction methods
• kitchen remedies

Keywords

• herbal extracts
• teas
• tinctures
• oils
• vinegars
• extraction methods
• kitchen
• apothecary
• remedies

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