{"product_id":"blackthorn-sloe-berries","title":"Blackthorn\/Sloe Berries","description":"\u003c!-- Description: Blackthorn \/ Sloe Berries --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.faq-section { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; }\n.faq-section details {\n  border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 12px;\n  padding: 10px 14px; background-color: #334E3F; color: #FFFFFF;\n}\n.faq-section summary {\n  font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; position: relative;\n  padding-right: 18px; list-style: none; color: #FFFFFF;\n}\n.faq-section summary::after {\n  content: \"›\"; font-size: 14px; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0;\n  color: #FFFFFF; transition: transform 0.2s ease;\n}\n.faq-section details[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(90deg); }\n.faq-section table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px; }\n.faq-section th, .faq-section td { padding: 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; }\n.faq-section small { font-size: 14px; display: block; }\n.faq-section .outside-text { color: #000000; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"Blackthorn Sloe Berries Information\" role=\"region\" class=\"faq-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outside-text\"\u003eBlackthorn Berries, also known as Sloe Berries, are dried dark berries with a tart, fruity botanical character. They are commonly used in fruit tea blends, infusions, botanical mixtures, decorative dried berry blends, and craft applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical \/ Ingredient Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlackthorn \/ Sloe Berries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAppearance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDried whole or broken dark berries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAroma\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruity, tart, slightly earthy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit tea blends, infusions, botanical blends, craft applications, decorative mixtures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark blue, purple-black to black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImported depending on batch availability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTea \u0026amp; Infusion Preparation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackthorn \/ Sloe Berries may be prepared as a tart fruit-style infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse approximately 1 teaspoon dried berries per cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd freshly boiled water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover and steep for 8–12 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain before serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay be blended with hibiscus, rosehip, apple pieces, rooibos, or cinnamon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eThis product is supplied as a raw botanical ingredient. No medicinal claims are made or implied.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCosmetic \u0026amp; Craft Applications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative botanical blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried berry displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotpourri-style mixtures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft sachets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural colour-accent blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse responsibly and in moderation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore away from moisture and humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use as a substitute for medical advice or treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Compliance\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is supplied as a raw dried botanical ingredient for tea, botanical, craft, and formulation applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo medicinal or therapeutic claims are made or implied regarding this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a cool, dry place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep sealed when not in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect from moisture and humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blackthorn\/Sloe Berries","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":45813029404858,"sku":null,"price":82.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":45813029437626,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":45813029470394,"sku":null,"price":316.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/2538\/9498\/files\/Blackthorn_Sloe_Berries.png?v=1778582681","url":"https:\/\/www.scenttheory.co.za\/products\/blackthorn-sloe-berries","provider":"Scent Theory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}