Saffron Bitters
Caffeine-Free Herbal Blend
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About this Product
Our saffron bitters "digestivo" blend is based on ancient Amari recipes from Italy. Amari (singular Amaro) is a category of bitter herbal liqueurs from Italy that have hundreds if not thousands of years of botanical wisdom and food cultural relevance. Back in the days when the kitchen and garden were the people's doctor and pharmacy, herbal liqueurs were concocted by local herbalists in monasteries and apothecaries to ward off the evils and ailments of the day.
Today, herbal liqueurs find their way into craft cocktails and bars all over the world and are ever more popular for their naturally exotic aromatics. Our Herb Lab Series Saffron Bitters is inspired by the complexity and bracingly bitter edge of Fernet Branca with its heady eucalyptus and exotic herbal notes and by La Strega which is noted for its bitter sweet and golden liquor infused with Angelica and saffron.
Rishi's Saffron Bitters is an ode to herbalists' and mixologists' creativity and passion. It can be infused as a herbal tea or cold brewed in vodka for 10 days and filtered to create an herbal liqueur of your own.
Our blend features the aromatic fruits and rinds of rare citrus and bergamots as well as top grade saffron from Afghanistan and a plethora of rarified quality botanicals that create the balance and energy of this amazing blend.
Today, herbal liqueurs find their way into craft cocktails and bars all over the world and are ever more popular for their naturally exotic aromatics. Our Herb Lab Series Saffron Bitters is inspired by the complexity and bracingly bitter edge of Fernet Branca with its heady eucalyptus and exotic herbal notes and by La Strega which is noted for its bitter sweet and golden liquor infused with Angelica and saffron.
Rishi's Saffron Bitters is an ode to herbalists' and mixologists' creativity and passion. It can be infused as a herbal tea or cold brewed in vodka for 10 days and filtered to create an herbal liqueur of your own.
Our blend features the aromatic fruits and rinds of rare citrus and bergamots as well as top grade saffron from Afghanistan and a plethora of rarified quality botanicals that create the balance and energy of this amazing blend.
Tasting Notes
Euphoric aromatics and energy of saffron, eucalyptus and cardamom with dynamic structure and balance from citrus peels, medicinal roots and fennel.
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Reviews
Reviews
Saffron Bitters
Perfect in the afternoon or after an evening meal. Calming and aids digestion.
Kim
It's Great in Cocktails, Too!
I have to concur with the other reviewers: This blend creates an exceptional bitter, warming herbal tea
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. Delicious. However, I've been enjoying it primarily as a cocktail ingredient! I made a batch of the saffron amaro (per Rishi's instructions for homemade bitters) and have been experimenting with various concoctions in my home bar. Since no one has yet commented on this alternative use for the outstanding bitter blend, I thought I'd share a couple of recipes that I've particularly enjoyed:Saffron Amaro Cocktail #1 -- 1.5 oz rye, .75 oz lemon juice, .5 oz honey syrup, .5 oz Rishi saffron amaro; shake with ice, strain, and top with 3-4 oz ginger beer (or maple soda for a unique taste!)Saffron Amaro Cocktail #2 -- 1.5 oz dark rum, .5 oz lime juice, .5 oz Rishi saffron amaro, .5 oz pineapple shrub, .5 oz homemade falernum syrup (simple syrup infused with clove, ginger, lime zest, almond); shake with ice and strain
Steph
Wonderful alternative to bitter liqueur
After trying Fernet Branca for the first time, I have been fascinated by bitter herbal concoctions. This
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tea is a great, healthy alternative to bitter liqueurs -- but only recommended to those who like bitter, complex flavors. I also like that you can modify the intensity of the bitterness by adjusting the steep time.
Joe
Assertive and bracing
More herbal teas should be like this one: assertive, complex, mystical, bracing--the stiff drink of the
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caffeine-free tea world. I love this blend. Please make this one a regular offering. It's unique, and I hope to enjoy it for years to come!
Heather
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