description Dried Costmary Overview
Dried costmary is produced from Tanacetum balsamita, a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family native to Asia and widely naturalized across Europe. The plant has historically been used as a flavoring agent in English ales and beers prior to the widespread adoption of hops as the dominant brewing bittering agent. Costmary leaves have a minty, balsamic aroma and were also traditionally used as bookmarks in Bibles, giving rise to the common name 'Bible leaf.'
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What plant is dried costmary made from?
Dried costmary comes from Tanacetum balsamita. It is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family.
Is costmary native to Europe?
Costmary is native to Asia and has become widely naturalized across Europe. Its European history comes from cultivation and spread rather than its original native range.
Was costmary used in beer before hops?
Yes, costmary was historically used as a flavoring agent in English ales and beers. This use predates the widespread adoption of hops.
What is costmary used for as a dried herb?
Its main historical role was as a botanical flavoring for drinks, especially English ales and beers. The herb belongs to Tanacetum balsamita, not to the hop plant used in modern beer-making.
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