Late summer is the time for fruits ~ elderberries are ready, as are aronia & hawthorne berries. In my apothecary, after a speedy summer of harvesting & drying flowers & leaves, steeping them in oil, it's now time to celebrate the harvest, and prepare for what's to come. 
 
 
Share includes:
 
elderberry syrup (8 oz)  - elderberries with astragalus & ginger mixed with raw vt honey for immune system support.
 
hawthorn tincture (4 oz) - a tonic to support the cardiovascular system, to be enjoyed by the teaspoon, over ice, or as part of a cocktail or mocktail.
 
sage & honey throat spray (1 oz) - a mix of antimicrobial tinctures, licorice & honey, first aide for the throat.
 
mushroom immune chai - reishi & maitake mushrooms with astragalus & chai spices - 2 oz dried herbs in a linen sachet to make a week's batch.
 
aronia berry shrub (4 oz)  - a fruity & astringent tonic that supports the immune & cardiovascular systems. you can mix with soda or mix into cocktails.
 
 
This share will go out on September 19th. The cost is $100. Payment for shares is due upon sign-up, to support the csa model - thank you! I will be open at the shop that day 11-5 ~ come by for a complementary mocktail upon pick up!
 
 
ingredients:
{ wildharvested elderberries, vt raw honey, astragauls, ginger, water }
{ wildharvested hawthorne berries, grain alcohol }
{ sage leaf, usnea, calendula, myrrh, echinacea, licorice, grain alcohol, honey }
{ organic aronia berries, vt apple cider vinegar, org cane sugar }