What Does Myrtle Taste Like

When fresh they are soft and aromatic. Beneath the blackish-blue skin the flesh is reddish-purple and is filled with small kidney-shaped seeds. The taste is a cross between Juniper and rosemary, with an initial aroma of pine and eucalyptus. The fresh berries have a somewhat bitter and tannic after-taste.

What flavour is myrtle?

Spice Description Myrtle berries are sweet, with juniper and rosemary-like flavors. The leaves have spicy, astringent, and bitter taste with a refreshing, fragrant, and orangelike aroma.

How do you cook with myrtle?

Use Myrtle leaves in place of bay leaf in any of your favorite recipes. They can flavor any kind of meat (roasted, grilled or boiled) and fish. Whole leaves can be used to garnish your vinegar. Use the crushed berries as a pepper-like seasoning.