Kawakawa leaf is a New Zealand native botanical used in craft and home distilling, characterised by fresh herbal green with nutmeg-like spice; peppery, basil-like; mouth-numbing bite like sichuan pepper. It plays iconic nz native; peppery warmth and native terroir; pairs with grapefruit. Most distilling recipes use 2.5 g/L of neutral as a sweet-spot starting dose; full dosing range and pairings below.
Start at 1–2g/L. Vapour-infuse for lighter touch; macerate for body.
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