The words gin and juniper have a common Latin root. The name gin is derived from the old English word genever, which is related to the French word genièvre, which are both ultimately derived from juniperus, the Latin for juniper. Traditionally, gin was made by simply infusing a neutral spirit with juniper berries and other botanicals. While most distilleries use a much more complicated process nowadays, you can create a…
This is an excerpt from the article “The Herbal Winter Hearth” by Julia Linsteadt featured in the Winter Vol 3 | Issue 11 | 2024 edition of Botanical Anthology. Explore the history and traditions associated with the hearth, focusing on the use of herbs to create a cozy and festive atmosphere including the yule log, herbal bundles, and cinnamon simmer pots, check out the entire article in the magazine! Our…