Recipe
Hyssop honey
- Herb:
- Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis
- Method:
- Honey macerate
- Plant part:
- Leaf
About 30 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Fill about one quarter of the jar with dried tops and cover with honey.
- Macerate about two weeks, then strain — intensely aromatic.
Extraction
- Herb:
- dried aerial parts, about 1/4 of a jar according to the recipe
- Solvent:
- Honey; macerate for about 2 weeks.
- Shelf life:
- Keep cool after straining.
- Target compounds:
- Essential oil and polar fractions in honey.
Notes
Maceration takes weeks.
Why it works
Hyssop has very strong volatiles; honey maceration concentrates aroma quickly. A shorter duration and a thinner layer of plant reduce the risk of harsh bitterness and unwanted changes on long storage.
Related
Hyssop — Herb card
Honey macerate — Processing method detail