Welcome
The Act of Distillation
Distilling Exquisite Hydrosols
What’s In A Name?
Ancient Waters
Evolution of the Alembic Still
Hydrosols as the Primary Product
Primary Product
First Things First
Choosing Your Still
Setting Up Your Space
First Use and Maintenance of Your Still
Let’s Get Started
Types of Distillation
Fresh Not Dry
Packing the Still
Sanitation
Flight Check
Proper Condensing
Nuts and Bolts
Yields
pH and Meters
Data and Labeling
Care and Storage
Volatile Organic Components
Water Solubles
Education and Research
The Art of Distillation
Using All Your Senses
The Water
The Botanicals
The Copper
The Alchemist
The Stillroom
Plant Families
Favorite Uses
References
Appendix
References
Credits