About this Event
Introduction
Begin with the fundamentals of identifying, harvesting and drying common families of medicinal plants. Explore the methods of extraction, learning how to draw out specific compounds and healing properties.
Olfactory
Scent is a powerful bridge to memory and emotion. By borrowing from the refined lexicons of perfumery and oenology, we can articulate the intricate sensory profiles of botanicals. In every infusion, the 'note de tête', the initial aromatic greeting, is the defining moment of the experience. Through creative imagination, we weave these individual scents and flavours into a cohesive narrative, allowing each botanical to tell its own story
Gustatory
Further refine your vocabulary to describe exact flavour nuances just like a sommelier would taste wine. Through blind tastings, you can learn to identify the main to more subtle aromatic notes, building a deep understanding of aromatic families. This sensory journey serves as a bridge to traditional herbalism, where a plant’s organoleptic profile, its specific taste and smell, reveals its therapeutic potential
The art of blending an infusion
Refine your palate by training your senses to isolate individual notes within a complex profile, using mindful consumption to identify subtle aromas, textures and scents. By mastering the perfumery triad: head, heart and base notes, you will learn the technical art of crafting a perfectly structured gourmet blend.
Your bespoke blend
Put your skills into practice by designing a signature blend that captures creativity and your own favourite aromas. Choose from a selection of botanicals picked for their distinctive flavours and medicinal virtues. Guided by Sandra yet led by your own intuition, you will craft a bespoke blend that captures your imagination and sensory affinities.
Take aways:
Your signature blend: take home your own made infusion blend
The Infusion Atelier guide: a curated handbook featuring botanical advice, the aromatic profiles of the studied plants and a glossary of infusions.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Abbot House, 11 Maygate, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
GBP 36.50
