In the December edition of our Herbalism at Greenpoint Environmental Education Center series, we’ll delve into the digestive system and the bitter flavor, exploring a challenging taste that gives back so much to our bodies.

The impact of incorporating bitter foods into your daily routine can be dramatic! When with our mouths we taste the bitter flavor, our bodies begin a series of processes that help to regulate metabolism, relieve bloating, curb sugar cravings, improve liver function and support the release of digestive enzymes.

In this workshop, we’ll demystify the process of making bitters—a tonic you can take before or after meals to support digestion—and craft a jar of bitters using ingredients that can be found in the grocery store.