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Morus rubra |
July: Main harvest period for Red Mulberry.
Safe in moderation. Used in traditional medicine for health strengthening and digestion support. Berries valued for high vitamin and antioxidant content.
Deciduous tree or large shrub. Berries red, juicy, ripen in summer.
Grows in forests and sunny clearings Berries are hand-picked in mid-summer
Berries are soft and easily crushed — pick carefully. Best harvested on dry mornings or evenings.
Berries suitable for fresh eating, drying, and beverage preparation. Do not store raw berries long, spoil quickly. Good for fresh use and processing.
Berry: Red, juicy, sweet with slight tartness
Leaves: Used for tea and medicinal infusions
Leaves: Used for tea and medicinal infusions
Red Mulberry Jam (Boiling)
Thick jam with rich flavor and aroma
Thick jam with rich flavor and aroma
1. Wash berries and remove stems.
2. Mix with sugar (1:1), let sit for a couple of 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 a couple of hours to release juice.
3. Cook on low heat for 20-30 minutes, pour into jars.
Red Mulberry Juice (Pressing)
Natural juice with vivid flavor
Natural juice with vivid flavor
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.
Red 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.
Red 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.