What’s a Shrub?
Shrubs are fruit-infused drinking vinegars. They have historical roots in the Middle East that date back as early as wine. The word ‘shrub’ comes from the Arabic sharab (syrup/to drink). Shrubs were originally made to preserve fruit and cool the body down. Later, colonizers popularized them across Europe (as they do) and shrubs took many forms: mixed with water as a refreshing drink, mixed with rum and lemon to help with scurvy, and even poured over ice in early Italy where sorbet was born!
In modern times, shrubs are making a come back where they are still enjoyed in many ways:
Over ice with sparkling water or iced tea
In cocktails and mocktails
In salad dressings and other kitchen creations
Drizzled over yogurt or ice cream
In espresso tonics
…and much more!
At Desert Shrubs, however, we believe that everyone deserves to enjoy the luxury of a fun drink and the health benefits that shrubs offer. We intentionally keep our prices accessible & keep our flavors down-to-earth to be enjoyed across different palettes. Our shrubs are naturally vegan and gluten-free with no added dyes/colors or artificial preservatives.
We care deeply about the environment and our local community so we source all our produce and herbs locally, and make sure to recycle packing materials and bottles whenever possible.
Our goal is to share shrubs far and wide. We want people to love these shrubs as much as we do!
What are the health benefits?
We don’t make false claims around here. We sent our Shrubs off to Cultured Analysis, a laboratory in Pennsylvania that specializes in the analysis of kombucha and other brewed beverages for testing. Results show that our shrubs have similar gut benefits to Kombucha! They are nice and high in organic acid content, which makes them a great probiotic & postbiotic source. This means shrubs can:
Be great at inhibiting pathogens
Serve as a good energy source
Help support healthy blood sugar control and can aid in metabolic function
Provide fuel for other beneficial bacteria
Offer digestive relief
Restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics
Help to naturally regulate and strengthen your immune system
What Sets Us Apart
People-First Approach
Everything we do is built around our community. We center accessibility, approachability, and connection.
Versatility
Our shrubs are perfect in cocktails, mocktails, or even your culinary delights.
Sustainability
We care about the environment deeply. We source our produce from local farmers, recycle and reuse shipping materials, and we accept our bottles back for reusing!