What is the Sentinel Syrup Kit?
The Sentinel Syrup Kit is a DIY herbal preparation featuring wild-harvested British Columbia berries. It combines Elderberry, Chokecherry, Oregon Grape, and Rosehip with warming spices to create a rich, dark syrup. This 90g pouch yields 12 cups of syrup designed to bring the flavors of the wild into your home.
I'm Sarah, and I wild-harvest elderberries, chokecherries, Oregon grape berries, and rosehips from Kootenay forests during their peak seasons. Each berry is gathered with care, leaving plenty for wildlife and future harvests. This blend represents months of seasonal wildcrafting, brought together in one powerful kit.
A Unique Elixir of BC's Wildest Berries
This custom berry blend features a mix of deep-hued wildlings—Elderberry, Chokecherry, Oregon Grape, and Rosehip—along with Aronia Berry. These ingredients offer a complex, tart flavor profile.
Key Features:
· Complex Berry Profile: A gathering of tart, deep-hued BC wild berries plus Aronia Berry for a robust flavor.
· Rich in Color: These celebrated berries are known for their vibrant colors and deep botanical properties.
· DIY Herbal Kit: This 90g kit yields 12 cups of a dark, delicious liquid. It's the perfect ritual for connecting to the forest from your kitchen.
· Flavor Profile: With deep berry notes, a warming hint of spice, and a tart finish, the flavor is bold and distinct.
Ingredients:
Responsibly Cultivated and wild Elderberries✧, Wild Chokecherries✧, Wild Oregon Grape Berries✧, Aronia Berries✧, Wild Rosehips✧, Organic Cinnamon Chips, Organic Lemon Peel, Organic Orange Peel, Organic Whole Cloves.
✧wild-harvested in British Columbia.
You Will Need: 4 cups of water, 1 cup of honey or sweetener of choice, a strainer, and a glass bottle for storage.
How to Use:
1. Simmer the botanical blend in water for 30-45 minutes to create a flavorful infusion.
2. Strain the plant material and mix the liquid with honey to create a sweetened herbal beverage.
3. Enjoy this tasty tisane by the spoonful or add to sparkling water.
From Forest to Remedy
Learn about the wild berries in this kit and how I harvest them sustainably. Read: Beyond the Bitter Berry (Oregon Grape) → | Why I Never Harvest Elderflowers →
The Glade Taught Me This
Every forest is irreplaceable. The Glade, a meadow on HooDoo Mountain where I learned to read the forest's language, was logged when I was young. I wildcraft now with that loss in my heart—taking only what I need, protecting what remains. 10% of every purchase supports the Canadian Ancient Forest Alliance. Read The Glade story →
