How to Brew Common Rue

Bold and bitter; recommended to use sparingly.

Sourced from the Mediterranean region.

Here is how to brew Common Rue for a clean, full-flavoured cup. One ingredient. Nothing added.

How to Brew Common Rue

1. Measure 2g of Common Rue into your cup or teapot per 250 ml of water.
2. Heat fresh, filtered water to 100 C.
3. Pour the water over the Common Rue and steep for 5-7 minutes.
4. Strain and serve.

Tips

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; keep tightly sealed after opening.

Tasting Notes

Ruta graveolens, known as ruda or rue, a bitter aromatic herb grown across Europe

• Colour: Blue-Green Leaves
• Aroma: Strong and Distinctive
• Taste: Sharp and Bitter
• Form: Whole Loose Leaf
• Tradition: A Prized European Herb
• Also Known: Ruda, French Lilac