Distilling Yarrow Hydrosol in a Copper Still

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Learn with me: How to distill hydrosols or hydrolats in a copper alembic still. I just gathered fresh wild yarrow, and got my second ever distillation going in the still!
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Also, I always get asked where I get my copper alembic stills from. The answer is Copper Brothers in Portugal. I'm not an affiliate for them, either. They hand-pound the stills, and every part is handmade the old-fashioned traditional way by copper experts.
0:00 Key Moments
1:31 Filling up the still
2:15 What you need to distill
2:55 The water flow
4:01 Temperature gauge
5:03 Hydrosol coming out of the still
5:50 Essential oil floating on top
7:36 Straining out the hydrosol
7:56 The different strengths of the hydrosol, blue tint of the water
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  • @HeidiVillegas
    @HeidiVillegas Жыл бұрын

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  • @clydeharless899
    @clydeharless8992 жыл бұрын

    For your cooling, try adapting the hose to the lower input tube on your condenser, and use your top output to drain off into your pond. You can regulate your input so that you don't overcome your output ...

  • @HeidiVillegas

    @HeidiVillegas

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's a great idea, and I think it's actually meant to be that way. But I have SO much trouble getting the tubes to work the way they should, I just figured I'd use a hose for now. Could definitely use some show and tell on this. When I distill inside during winter, do you know what's so easy? Using snow! But now is when all the plants are getting ready!

  • @PoppaLongroach
    @PoppaLongroach2 жыл бұрын

    Wow! What a great video, and that is a beautiful still btw. I've never made essential oils, however I do know a lil bit about running a copper rig......you would be an amazing Moonshiner no doubt about it. Same rules apply, heat on low heat and run slow. Great Video

  • @HeidiVillegas

    @HeidiVillegas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey! Thanks a bunch! You made my day!😊

  • @franknunally8098
    @franknunally80982 жыл бұрын

    Your studio, or at least what can be seen, looks fantastic. Admittedly, I'm not a fanatic about essential oils, but I appreciate them, nonetheless. Thank you for your informative presentation.

  • @HeidiVillegas

    @HeidiVillegas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Frank! The great outdoors is a WONDERFUL studio! :-) It's also the best place to distill plants, in my opinion---well, unless you have a tiny still. I'm curious....why not a fan of essential oils? I realize there are some downsides, and I'm always curious about what others think?

  • @franknunally8098

    @franknunally8098

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@HeidiVillegas Truthfully, I know little about essential oils. I've always practiced a policy of leaving things alone unless I know more or enough about them. I'm not a wealthy man and, to be candid, I have other interests in my time as well as my own forgetfulness (Age is not always kind). I have an eye for art and a love for beauty; I thought the background of your studio looked very good, and that it deserved comment to reflect such an opinion. The outdoor area displayed looked very well maintained from the topography and flora to the clean equipment used for the purpose of your video, and the indoor area looked very clean & colorful but not too loud in color. Anyway, that is just my opinion and I thought I should share it.

  • @jeff6899

    @jeff6899

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, Frank, I also know little about it as well---but find it fascinating ! Maybe one day when I retire or semi-retire and have more time ! And I agree that Heidi has a nice setup ! Just came across her channel looking for add'l info on black walnuts

  • @cindyprickett7185
    @cindyprickett71852 жыл бұрын

    I loved this video! Can't wait to get some Yarrow and make a hydrosol! 😁

  • @HeidiVillegas

    @HeidiVillegas

    2 жыл бұрын

    You should! It's really fun, Cindy!

  • @theacadiangarden
    @theacadiangarden Жыл бұрын

    Wow that is so cool!

  • @HeidiVillegas

    @HeidiVillegas

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! It's a lot of fun!

  • @debram3098
    @debram30982 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for show us how to make a hydrosol! I have always want to see that.

  • @HeidiVillegas

    @HeidiVillegas

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! Remember, I'm no expert....just a beginner at this. So, I hope you'll learn along with me....

  • @wolfmangosan539
    @wolfmangosan5392 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video very helpful and informative thank you

  • @HeidiVillegas

    @HeidiVillegas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!💖

  • @WhiteDormouseArtisanSoaps
    @WhiteDormouseArtisanSoaps2 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial you did such a nice job on explaining everything. I am loving all of my hydrosols and recently I made a fruit hydrosol for autumn it came out fantastic

  • @HeidiVillegas

    @HeidiVillegas

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh, wow! A fruit hydrosol sounds amazing!

  • @WhiteDormouseArtisanSoaps
    @WhiteDormouseArtisanSoaps2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the informative tutorial. I really appreciate it. I have a distiller and enjoyed making several hydrosols. My one concern is when to determine the evaporation process is complete. I have been timing with each one, but it would be helpful to visually see the amount remaining. I was told that you should watch the drip pattern and when the drip really slows down you should be complete I was also informed that the temperature should go down slightly when the water is almost evaporated. This is not a very convenient or supportive method to determine whether you are going to burn your pot by overheating. I have done it once and it’s a messy cleanup. The thermometer does not drop in temp. Thank you

  • @HeidiVillegas

    @HeidiVillegas

    Жыл бұрын

    Great tips and thoughts on this. I appreciate it very much. I'm also experiencing the same wonderings....how to tell when it's finished? I tend to wrap them up on the early side, I think.

  • @elizabethgirinde8956
    @elizabethgirinde89562 жыл бұрын

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  • @HeidiVillegas

    @HeidiVillegas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome!! Elizabeth, I'm so glad you're here! :-)

  • @elizabethgirinde8956

    @elizabethgirinde8956

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@HeidiVillegas I'm also happy to have found your inspirational channel 😎🥰❤️

  • @rickgansz3712
    @rickgansz37122 жыл бұрын

    I like your cat

  • @HeidiVillegas

    @HeidiVillegas

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just love her! :-)

  • @triffawnawitt131
    @triffawnawitt131 Жыл бұрын

    Instead of having constant flow from hose can you fit an auto filler attachment on the hose? Like the Little Giant trough float valve? Would be great addition and little more hands off.

  • @HeidiVillegas

    @HeidiVillegas

    Жыл бұрын

    Great idea! I'm not great at engineering things...I'll see if I can do this!

  • @guillaume5095
    @guillaume5095 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Heidi, thank you for your video. What is the volume of your alembic? So the herb's capacity? Thanks for your answer

  • @HeidiVillegas

    @HeidiVillegas

    Жыл бұрын

    That one is a 10 L alembic. :-) I'm pretty sure.

  • @Shambala_G
    @Shambala_G Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your pleasant and informative video. Sorry if you have already covered this but could you tell me the capacity of your still. It looks a good, manageable size 🙏😍🌱🌻

  • @HeidiVillegas

    @HeidiVillegas

    Жыл бұрын

    I believe it's a 10L. It is quite manageable, actually. I love it. But I don't tend to get much EO from it, even with it's size. Depending on what you're wanting, you may need a larger one. :-)

  • @chrisgoldbach4450
    @chrisgoldbach4450 Жыл бұрын

    I see videos with glass steel and copper. I want to make oils more than hydrosol. Thank you!

  • @HeidiVillegas

    @HeidiVillegas

    Жыл бұрын

    I completely understand! I'm experimenting with a Ukrainian designed still now, and am excited about yielding more essential oil!

  • @Alehandro73
    @Alehandro734 ай бұрын

    Interesting to see how you use the alambic for...other purposes (just kidding). I'm from Ukraine and use this thing to make wonderful grape, raspberry, plum and cherry brandy.

  • @HeidiVillegas

    @HeidiVillegas

    4 ай бұрын

    That sounds SO good! Here where we live, distilling alcohol is illegal, so we just don't talk about that.🥰

  • @Alehandro73

    @Alehandro73

    4 ай бұрын

    @@HeidiVillegas oh... I understand

  • @calenlight6817
    @calenlight68172 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Are you in Butte County? And, where can I get one of those stills? Thank you!

  • @HeidiVillegas

    @HeidiVillegas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Calen! No, not in Butte----We're over in Clearwater. I get my stills from Copper Brothers. They're in Portugal, and the shipping is insane....but these stills are worth it.

  • @calenlight6817

    @calenlight6817

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@HeidiVillegas Thanks. I will look into them. Thanks for letting me know about them. They look stellar!

  • @guillaume5095
    @guillaume5095 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, If you had to buy two stills again, what volumes would you take? 3 and 10L, 5 and 10L or other? Thank for your answer

  • @HeidiVillegas

    @HeidiVillegas

    Жыл бұрын

    Honestly, I would go with 5L, 10L, and maybe a 20L if I ever become serious about distilling EO's. I did just purchase a small 5L Ukrainian model that is specifically for EO's, and am excited about trying out some rosemary that's growing in my house right now!

  • @guillaume5095

    @guillaume5095

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. I begin!! I'm french beekeeper but I use EO for me and for the bees, I dream to product my EO!! I think to buy 5 and 10L. You have a beautiful view. Where are you from?

  • @heidicybele9777

    @heidicybele9777

    Ай бұрын

    @@HeidiVillegashow have u liked the Ukrainian one? If u have loved it for essential oils, would u mind sharing where to get it?

  • @XavierDujuan
    @XavierDujuan Жыл бұрын

    Hi, where did you buy that separater tool? can you comment the link to purchase . Thanks.

  • @HeidiVillegas

    @HeidiVillegas

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh, gosh....I can't remember where I picked that one up. I'll try to find out. I think it was a small aromatherapy store online.

  • @XavierDujuan

    @XavierDujuan

    Жыл бұрын

    @@HeidiVillegas no problem , thanks .

  • @jonathanbanks9500
    @jonathanbanks950010 ай бұрын

    Where did you get that beautiful alembic?

  • @HeidiVillegas

    @HeidiVillegas

    10 ай бұрын

    This one I bought from Copper Brothers in Portugal. I do love it!

  • @noleftturnunstoned

    @noleftturnunstoned

    8 күн бұрын

    @@HeidiVillegas Hey! What size alembic still did you get from copper brothers?

  • @liddiasecrist5313
    @liddiasecrist53132 жыл бұрын

  • @HeidiVillegas

    @HeidiVillegas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Liddia!

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