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Morus nigra |
June: Fruit sets turn into young berries, active growth occurs.
Used in traditional medicine to boost immunity and improve digestion Berries valued for high vitamin and antioxidant content
Deciduous tree or large shrub Berries black, juicy, harvested from spring to early summer
Grows on sunny slopes and in gardens Berries are hand-picked in late spring to early summer
Berries are delicate and easily crushed — pick carefully Best to harvest on dry mornings
Berries suitable for fresh eating, drying, juicing, and jam making Do not store raw berries long due to quick fermentation
Berry: Black, juicy, sweet with slight tartness
Leaves: Sometimes used for tea preparation
Leaves: Sometimes used for tea preparation
Black Mulberry Jam (Boiling)
Thick, aromatic jam with rich flavor
Thick, aromatic jam with rich flavor
1. Wash berries and remove stems.
2. Mix with sugar (1:1), let sit for several hours to release juice.
3. Cook on low heat for 20-30 minutes, pour into jars.
2. Mix with sugar (1:1), let sit for several hours to release juice.
3. Cook on low heat for 20-30 minutes, pour into jars.
Black Mulberry Juice (Pressing)
Natural juice with vivid flavor and aroma
Natural juice with vivid flavor and aroma
1. Press juice from fresh berries.
2. Strain and bottle.
3. Store in fridge and consume quickly.
2. Strain and bottle.
3. Store in fridge and consume quickly.
Black Mulberry Compote (Boiling)
Sweet drink with delicate aroma
Sweet drink with delicate aroma
1. Wash berries and put in pot.
2. Add water and sugar to taste.
3. Boil for 10-15 minutes, cool and serve.
2. Add water and sugar to taste.
3. Boil for 10-15 minutes, cool and serve.
Mulberry Leaf Tea (Infusion)
Healthy herbal drink
Healthy herbal drink
1. Brew dried mulberry leaves in boiling water for 5-7 minutes.
2. Strain and drink warm.
2. Strain and drink warm.