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Blueberry tincture in a small glass jar. There are fresh blueberries sitting next to the jar.
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How To Make A Simple Blueberry Tincture

Blueberries are jam-packed with antioxidants and mood-boosting compounds. Learn how to make a blueberry tincture to preserve and quickly access this plant’s medical benefits.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 56 days
Total Time 56 days 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Bottle
Course: Tinctures
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Equipment

  • An airtight container with a tight-fitting lid – I use a glass pint mason jar with parchment paper between the metal lid and tincture or extract to prevent the alcohol from corroding the metal. - I use these
  • Muddler - or something to crush the blueberries (you can also simply chop them in quarters with a knife)
  • A small amber glass dropper bottle - I use these
  • A fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth - I like this unbleached cheesecloth
  • A small funnel

Method
 

  1. Fully steralise your glass jar and lid, as well as the bottle you plan to store your tincture in.
  2. Wash and dry your blueberries. Ensure you only use completely fresh blueberries with no soft spots or mold.
  3. If you’re using fresh blueberries, add them to a glass jar and use a muddler to mash them down. For dehydrated or frozen berries, simply add them to the jar. Your jar should be about ½ full if using fresh berries and ⅓ full if using dehydrated berries.
  4. Cover the berries completely in the alcohol. Put the lid on the jar and shake it vigorously to ensure the alcohol covers the berries completely.
  5. Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight for 6-8 weeks. Shake the jar every few days to keep the berries submerged in alcohol.
  6. After at least 6 weeks, strain off the berries.
  7. Use a small funnel to add the remaining liquid to your dropper bottle. Make sure to date and label the tincture so you remember what it is!

Notes

How much blueberry tincture should I take?

I like to take ½ a dropper (about 30 drops) twice a day. You can also take a full dropper once a day.

How to use blueberry tincture?

Directly under the tongue - add about 30 drops of the tincture under your tongue for the quickest absorption of the beneficial compounds.
In tea - add ½ a dropper full of the tincture to a cup of your favourite tea. I like it with green and mint tea.
In hot water with lemon - add ½ a dropper full to a cup of hot water with lemon.
In your favourite drink - add a few drops to your favourite cocktail to add a hint of blueberry.
Over ice cream - add ½ a dropper full over your favourite ice cream.

How long does blueberry tincture last?

Tinctures have a long shelf life and this tincture should last 1-2 years. For best results, store in a cool, dark place.

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