description Dried Wormwood Overview
Dried wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is a silvery-leaved European herb whose bitter thujone-containing essential oils are the defining botanical ingredient in absinthe and vermouth, which takes its name from its German word.
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What is dried wormwood used for in absinthe?
Dried wormwood, or Artemisia absinthium, supplies the defining bitter botanical character of absinthe. Its thujone-containing essential oils are part of the herb's traditional identity, although modern absinthe is regulated for thujone content.
Why is wormwood associated with vermouth?
The name vermouth comes from the German word Wermut, meaning wormwood. Wormwood is one of the bitter herbs historically used to flavor fortified wines in the vermouth tradition.
What does dried wormwood taste like?
It has a strongly bitter, herbal flavor with a dry, aromatic edge. The bitterness is intense enough that wormwood is usually used in small amounts in culinary or beverage preparations.
Is Artemisia absinthium the same plant as mugwort?
No. Wormwood is Artemisia absinthium, while common mugwort is generally Artemisia vulgaris. They are related Artemisia species, but they have different traditional uses and flavor profiles.
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