09/09/2026
Red Shiso Tonic
Shiso is known as a Japanese mint medicinal/culinary herb with so many extraordinary health benefits....being an anti-inflammatory and packed with antioxidants ranking the highest in her benefits she is also
high in iron, calcium and carotene (10 X more than that of pumpkin), good for respiratory tract and those with asthma, improves immune function, building and strengthening the immune system, excellent for stomach aches and digestive upset. Often used in Japan to treat food poisoning due to high levels of rosmarinic acid which stops bacteria growth. Beautiful alone, over ice, or added to a seltzer.
This drink is much like making iced tea. The amounts of honey and even tea will vary based on your own individual tastes. Shiso has natural preservative qualities and can be kept as a concentrate for making drinks in the refrigerator for months without going bad. You can also freeze the Shiso juice concentrate so that you can enjoy anti-inflammatory drink all winter long. Beautiful iced cubes . Shiso has a unique and strong flavor, similar to mint or basil, cinnamon and or cumin all together 🌱SHISO DELICIOUS Message for questions or stop by and pick up some shiso from our Bulk Herb Cabinet ✨🌱