From the moment the flowers are steeped in hot water, I fall in love with the scent of this syrup. It smells almost like menthol – or is it liquorice? I can’t quite make up my mind.
Once you've made the syrup you can use it in all sorts of recipes, including my refreshing yarrow and honey mule.
Find out more about yarrow
What is yarrow, what are its benefits, and how do you identify it? This beginner's guide to foraging yarrow answers all these questions, plus recipe ideas such as how to make yarrow tea and yarrow syrup.