How do bilberry shoots differ from the berries and leaves – why choose them in particular? — Bilberry Shoots 50 g - LEKRASET

In herbal practice, different parts of the bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) are used: berries, leaves and young shoots. Each part has its own profile of plant compounds and a traditional use.

Berries are valued above all for their taste and characteristic colour – they are eaten fresh, dried, and added to teas and desserts. Leaves are more often found in pharmacy herbal blends and have a more pronounced herbal taste. Shoots, the young twigs of the plant, give a mild, unobtrusive infusion without pronounced sweetness or bitterness; they are chosen by those who prefer a neutral herbal tea without additives.

LEKRASET Mustikavõrsed is precisely shoots, that is, a whole raw material without extraction or concentration. This format suits a daily herbal tea, either as a drink on its own or as a base for blending with other single herbs from the same series.

If you have already tried tea from bilberry leaves or berries and want to compare the profiles, shoots are the logical next step in a home collection.