Beverage, Wild Edible | Vegan Gluten Free Low Calorie

Fireweed Juice

Chamerion angustifolium Allergen-Free
Fireweed Juice

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Onagraceae
  • Primary Cuisine Northern European, Indigenous North American
  • Seasonality Late Spring, Summer
  • Source Fireweed plant (leaves, flowers)

What Is Fireweed Juice?

A distinctive juice pressed from the leaves and flowers of the fireweed plant, known for its earthy, slightly bitter, and floral notes.

What Does Fireweed Juice Taste Like?

Fireweed Juice has a earthy, herbal, slightly bitter, floral, mildly sweet taste with grassy, floral, herbal aromas.

Taste
Earthy, Herbal, Slightly Bitter, Floral, Mildly Sweet
Texture
Thin, Smooth
Aroma
Grassy, Floral, Herbal
Acidity
Low to Medium

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 200ml (1 cup)
Calories25 kcal
Total Fat0g
Saturated Fat0g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein0.5g
Total Carbohydrate6g
Dietary Fiber0.5g
Total Sugars5g
Calcium15mg
Iron0.2mg
Potassium80mg

Chef’s Secret

Best enjoyed chilled or in botanical cocktails. Infuse with ginger or citrus for added complexity.

Fireweed Juice Substitutes & Ratios

The best substitute for Fireweed Juice is Cranberry Juice (unsweetened), used at a 1:1 ratio. Offers a similar tart, slightly bitter, and refreshing profile, but lacks floral notes.

Substitutes for Fireweed Juice with ratios
Substitute Ratio Best for
Cranberry Juice (unsweetened) Best 1:1 Offers a similar tart, slightly bitter, and refreshing profile, but lacks floral notes.
Rhubarb Juice 1:1 Provides a tart, vegetal, slightly astringent flavor, often needs sweetening.
Green Tea (strong brewed) 1:1 Delivers earthy and sometimes bitter notes, but completely different texture and aroma.
Hibiscus Tea (strong brewed) 1:1 Floral and tart, can mimic some of fireweed's delicate characteristics, good for cocktails.

How to Choose & Store Fireweed Juice

Often found at specialty stores or farmer's markets in regions where fireweed grows.

What Pairs Well With Fireweed Juice?

  • Gin
  • vodka
  • sparkling water
  • lemon
  • honey
  • berries
  • light desserts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fireweed Juice taste like?

Earthy, Herbal, Slightly Bitter, Floral, Mildly Sweet Grassy, Floral, Herbal

What is a good substitute for Fireweed Juice?

The best substitute is Cranberry Juice (unsweetened) (1:1). Offers a similar tart, slightly bitter, and refreshing profile, but lacks floral notes.

How do you choose and store Fireweed Juice?

Often found at specialty stores or farmer's markets in regions where fireweed grows.

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