Description
Wild herb infusion is a temperature‑dependent aqueous extraction that solubilizes phenolic acids and essential oils from plant tissues.
Technical
The process typically employs water heated to 60–80 °C for 15–30 min, maximizing solubilization of phenolic acids such as rosmarinic, caffeic, and chlorogenic acids while preserving volatile essential oils. At temperatures above 90 °C thermolabile compounds degrade and bitter alkaloids may form, whereas temperatures below 50 °C yield sub‑optimal extraction. The resulting infusion is a complex mixture of bioactive phenolics and terpenes that imparts herbal, floral, and citrus notes.
Science
Primary Reaction
Heat‑induced aqueous extraction of phenolic acids and essential oils from plant tissues
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
herbalfloralcitrusearthylightfreshwoodymintyspicygreen