How to make sage extract?

Are you tired of buying expensive sage extract from the store? Do you want to take control of your spice game and impress your friends with homemade seasoning? Look no further, my friend. In this comprehensive guide, we will teach you how to make sage extract from scratch.

Why Make Your Own Sage Extract?

Before we delve into the nitty-gritty details of making sage extract, let’s talk about why you might want to do it in the first place. First and foremost, making your own extracts can save you money. Buying spices and herbs as extracts or seasonings is much more expensive than purchasing them whole.

Additionally, when you make your own sage extract or any other herb for that matter- the quality is much higher. The flavor is fresher since it has not sat on store shelves for extended periods before reaching your kitchen.

Plus – making an herbal extraction just feels badass; there’s something amazing about taking plant materials that have been growing around us for thousands of years and coaxing their essence out using our own hands.

So without delay – let’s get started!

What You Will Need

First things first—let’s go over everything you’ll need:

  • Fresh sage leaves (gotta love nature 🌿)
  • High-proof alcohol like vodka or everclear
  • Clean glass jars with lids
    • 1 jar large enough to hold all of the fresh herbs
    • 1 smaller jar if possible
  • Coffee filter (or a cheesecloth)

It really isn’t difficult! It sounds scary because “Everclear” but jokes aside every adult knows how they’re supposed to use alcohol safely!

Understanding Extraction Techniques

Extraction requires three components:

  • The solvent (in our case high-proof alcohol)
  • Solute: In this case ‘sage’.
  • Time: Traditionally herbalists strongly recommended not to use heat during the extraction process, as it damages the therapeutic properties of plants. But we are talking about spice in this case, so no worries!

Now that you have your materials let us dive deeper into how to make sage extract.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Begin by cleaning up and cutting roughly 50 grams (whole) fresh sage leaves into smaller pieces with a kitchen knife or scissors.

  2. Then put all of the cuttings in the largest clean jaryou have at hand.

  3. Next fill up jar until all herbs are fully submerged in high-proof alcohol like vodka or everclear!

    • Sometimes we get nervous and add water if alcohol is too harsh but remember Alcohol disinfects and kills bacteria – no need to dilute.
  4. Place lid tightly on top of the container, give everything a quick mix/didgeridoo shake just for good luck.

  5. Store filled airtight jar(s)in cool & dark spot over a period around 6 weeks for maximum results! You can check occasionally whether there is enough liquid left; If some has evaporated – add more vodka/everclear again till covered once more!

Separating the Extract

Remember earlier when we said having an extra jar would be helpful? Here’s where it comes in handy:

  1. To separate herb particles from its’ essence pour contents from larger filler-jar through cheesecloth/coffee filter thereby capturing residual leaves/particles over your empty smaller decanting-jar

  2. Don’t forget to press as much liquid outta those spent leaves!

2.Seal smaller decanting-jarwith tight-fitting (as possible!) lid Note: It’s o.k If some small plant debris filtered through during separation – That adds character 😉

3.At this point leave mixture undisturbed ~30min possibly overnight (patience grass hopper 🦗)

  • During this waiting period, the herb particles will start to settle at the bottom of your jar and leave clear liquid on top.

4.Drain just (clear)liquid part into another clean,airtight storage bottle or dropper. Don’t snag too much sediment in this phase – nobody likes floaties!

Bottle it Up!

Congratulations! You have officially made sage extract! A few things to remember:

  • When storing extracted compound choose amber/brown glass bottles and avoid prolonged lightexposure!

    • Typically most extracts can be stored for up-to 5 years
  • For ingesting (orally/externally), tinctures are usually added firstly to small amounts of water – Never full strength directly onto skin/lips/tongue!

With these tips under your belt, get ready for some deliciously flavored food seasoned with a little bit of mad science.

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