{"product_id":"dried-bilberries","title":"Bilberries","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small, deeply coloured berry with a distinctive tart-fruity character and a long history of use in traditional European botanical preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBilberry (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVaccinium myrtillus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a low-growing shrub native to parts of Europe and is closely related to the blueberry. Its small berries are recognised for their intensely dark blue-purple colour and naturally rich berry character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDried Bilberries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are supplied whole as a single botanical for herbal infusions, botanical blending and culinary preparations. Once dried, the berries develop a concentrated, gently tart and subtly sweet flavour that works beautifully on its own or alongside complementary fruits, flowers and herbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBilberries naturally contain deeply coloured plant pigments known as anthocyanins, which contribute to the characteristic blue-purple colour of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVaccinium myrtillus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Flowers from my Meadow, we keep it simple and uncomplicated: whole dried Bilberries, carefully packed for your home botanical pantry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Prepare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1–2 teaspoons of dried Bilberries to 1 cup of freshly boiled water. Cover and allow to steep for 15–20 minutes\u003cspan\u003e, then strain before serving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a stronger infusion, gently crush the dried berries before steeping. They can also be combined with complementary botanicals according to taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication, or have an existing medical condition, consult an appropriate healthcare professional before using concentrated herbal preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscontinue use if irritation or sensitivity occurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 g resealable kraft pouch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinue below to discover Bilberries' botanical story, traditional context, botanical profile and ways to prepare and explore the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45476348494146,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/3537\/6706\/files\/dried-bilberries-product-pouch.png?v=1791221698","url":"https:\/\/flowersfrommymeadow.co.za\/products\/dried-bilberries","provider":"Flowers from my Meadow ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}