Can birch buds be combined with other herbs in a blend?

The single-ingredient format of LEKRASET Kasepungad is one of its practical advantages: you know exactly what you are using and can flexibly combine the raw material with other herbs at your own discretion.

In home blends, birch buds are traditionally combined with:

• Birch leaves — for a milder, less resinous taste.
• Mint or lemon balm — to soften the rich herbal aroma of the buds.
• Rosehip — for a touch of sourness and extra variety in the flavour profile.

When making a blend, bear in mind that birch buds have a pronounced resinous aroma — it can dominate if you use too many buds relative to the other ingredients. Start with a small proportion of buds in the blend and adjust to taste.

Important: if you take any supplements or medicines on a regular basis, it is sensible to consult a specialist before putting together multi-ingredient blends — some herbal components can interact with each other or with medicines.