Mulberry Honey (Sang Shen Mi)

Why people make this preparation

Fresh mulberries have a brief season each year — and when they appear, it is the ideal time to make a batch of mulberry honey. Fully ripe mulberries are rich in anthocyanins, the same deep-purple pigments found in blueberries and blackcurrants, and have long been used in Cantonese food therapy as a blood-nourishing, digestion-supporting tonic. Simmered down and preserved with honey, the juice becomes a convenient, beautifully dark syrup that keeps in the fridge and takes only seconds to use each morning.