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Limited Edition - Curio Collaboration: Apple & Flame Mulling Spices

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Back again with our friends at Curio Spice, this limited edition shrub is straight up cold-weather coziness. Busa Farm apples lead the way and Curio’s Flame Mulling Spices follow with a slow-build glow. Notes of orange peel and cassia cinnamon add soft sweetness, while ginger, clove, cardamom, and black pepper bring depth and warmth. A flicker of chile pepper tops things off with a gentle heat. Perfect stirred into sparkling water, apple cider, cocktails, or tea.

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Back again with our friends at Curio Spice, this limited edition shrub is straight up cold-weather coziness. Busa Farm apples lead the way and Curio’s Flame Mulling Spices follow with a slow-build glow. Notes of orange peel and cassia cinnamon add soft sweetness, while ginger, clove, cardamom, and black pepper bring depth and warmth. A flicker of chile pepper tops things off with a gentle heat. Perfect stirred into sparkling water, apple cider, cocktails, or tea.

Urban Pharm Shrubs are versatile. Start by adding a shrub splash to sparkling or still water. Make your morning apple cider vinegar dose something to savor rather than throw back. Add a sprig of rosemary to add some texture. Don’t look now, but you may have a festive mocktail or cocktail on your hands. Shrub up your next marinade or dressing. Play around to your liking.

Each little bottle has about 7 servings, depending on how vinegar-forward you want to be.

We have adorable gift boxes for this limited edition shrub. Note that boxes are sent unassembled (so not recommended if you're sending directly to a gift recipient). You can add to your order at check out!

What’s in there and why it is “good for you”

Raw apple cider vinegar: Apple cider vinegar is a tried & true health aid. Thanks to acetic acid and loads of friendly bacteria, apple cider vinegar supports digestion, lowers blood sugar, and improves insulin sensitivity.

Raw honey: Honey is sweet and delicious, as well as rich in antioxidants. Although the body processes honey as it does cane sugar (raising blood sugar levels), the composition of honey actually improves blood sugar regulation.

Apple: Delicious and nutritious, apples are loaded with vitamin C and polyphenols, both of which promote immunity and reduce inflammation.

Curio Spice’s Flame Mulling Mix is a pantry powerhouse. This warming blend of allspice, ginger, orange peel, coriander, cassia cinnamon, chile, clove, mace, cardamom, and black pepper offers many quiet benefits: antioxidant-rich aromatics, gentle digestive support, and the warming feeling you get from ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.

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Recipes

Shrubby Hot Apple Cider

Ingredients
🍎 1 cup fresh apple cider
🍎 1–2 tbsp Urban Pharm x Curio Spice shrub
🍎 1–2 tsp Curio Spice Flame Mulling Mix
🍎 Orange peel, apple slice, or cinnamon stick
🍎 1 tsp raw honey (optional)

Steps
🍎 In a small pot, warm the apple cider with the Flame Mulling Mix over medium-low heat for 5–7 minutes (don’t boil).
🍎 Strain into a mug.
🍎 Stir in the shrub to taste. Sweeten with honey if you want.
🍎 Garnish with an orange peel, apple slice, or cinnamon stick.

Product FAQs

What is the shelf life?

The shelf life of Urban Pharm Shrub is 12 months, though in fact it is good for longer. After 12 months, the flavors might change and the colors will not be as vibrant.

How long will it last once open?

Urban Pharm shrubs are very stable thanks to that delicious apple cider vinegar. Before opening, they can live in your pantry for at least a year. We recommend refrigerating after opening and enjoying within a year for maximum flavor and color.

Does shrub need to be refrigerated?

Urban Pharm shrubs are shelf stable, which means they do not have to be refrigerated. We do recommend that they go in the fridge after opening to better preserve taste and color.

Does shrub contain alcohol?

No, Urban Pharm Shrub does not contain alcohol.

What are the nutritional details?

Two tablespoons of Urban Pharm Shrub have 20 calories, 5 grams of carbohydrates, and 5 grams of sugar. The sugar is in the form of raw organic honey. Honey is more nutritious and flavorful than cane sugar, as well as less processed. Our shrubs also contain fructose from the fruit.

Does shrub contain caffeine?

No, the ingredients in Urban Pharm shrubs are naturally caffeine-free.

What is the difference between shrub and kombucha?

Urban Pharm Shrub is a drinking vinegar. It is made by combining vinegar and honey with fruits and botanicals. The combination ferments for several days to a week. Shrubs are both tart and sweet. Kombucha is fermented tea. It is made by combining a black or green tea with cane sugar and a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast). The combination ferments for seven to 10 days. Kombucha is a fizzy caffeinated (and slightly alcoholic) beverage that can be flavored fruits and herbs for flavor.

What are the health benefits of apple cider vinegar?

Apple cider vinegar is a tried-&-true health aid. For thousands of years, it has been used in both the kitchen and the medicine cabinet. Benefits include:

● Digestion improvement (the acidity of the vinegar restores stomach acidity and helps with enzyme release, both of which promote healthy digestion)
● Blood sugar balance and weight loss promotion (courtesy of the acetic acid, created by the fermented sugar in the apples)
● Energy booster (due to its amino acid, potassium, and enzyme content, it acts as a natural electrolyte solution and curbs the buildup of lactic acid)
● Clears congestion (the potassium and acetic acid can thin mucus to help clear your sinuses)

What is your shipping policy? Do you ship internationally?

Please allow 3-5 days for handling. Currently, we only ship in the continental United States. This will hopefully change soon, so please check back with us.

What is your return policy?

If product is damaged, please reach out to us within 2-days of receiving your order. We will orchestrate a refund.

Where can I find you locally?

We currently sell direct-to-consumer so we are not sold at local shops. You can find us at various Boston-area farmers markets throughout the year. Check out the Events tab on our site and follow us on Instagram for the most up-to-date info.

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