One of the biggest mysteries that balm and liqueur aficionados around the world are eager to discover is the composition of Jägermeister, a popular German bitter. It has been produced for more than 80 years, and during all this time the details of preparation have been a family secret of the owners of the Mast-Jägermeister company. The whole history of its creation is shrouded in legends, which has fueled interest in this balm for decades. It is well known that Mast-Jägermeister is the largest consumer of saffron. What other types of herbs form an unforgettable taste? Here is a real herbarium of blueberries, juniper, cloves, licorice, rhubarb, poppy, valerian and ginseng. People with a delicate sense of smell found Indian sandalwood, gentian, wormwood and anise in the composition. The taste is not interrupted even by degrees, and the herbs make it unforgettable. There is little information about the manufacturing technology, the traditions of which have been carefully maintained for decades. All components are crushed, filled with alcohol and the maceration process begins, which lasts for several weeks. After filtration, the mixture is transferred to barrels, the number of which is 445 from year to year, and infused for more than six months, after which it is supplemented with honey and caramel. It turns out a drink with a deep dark color and a rich herbal aroma. It is used as an aperitif or digestif, to stimulate the appetite or, conversely, to aid digestion after a hearty dinner.
