Medronho
Commonly known as the strawberry tree, the bright red pulpy fruits are manually harvested for distillation into Medronho, a high ethanol spirit that has kept the locals going for centuries. Medronho wood is excellent for fuel, and the berries can be made into a jam. The bushy Medronho foliage houses a wealth of wildlife, evoking images of a dense and impenetrable African forest canopy. Please also see "The Farm"
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![]() Little have changed over the years, this particular |
![]() The rather basic but highly efficient installation |
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The top is tightly sealed sealed with clay. |
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Fire needs looking after |
All this hard work obviously requires a little |
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Details are explained, a visit is appreciated on |
The liquid ready is ready for distillation in March.
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Aged ower winter the pulp forms a paste on the |
Please also see "The Farm" |