: The berries are boiled in water, causing the crystalline wax layer on the surface to melt and rise to the top.
: Extremely thick and crystalline at room temperature. bayberry tallow
: Naturally herbal and spicy, often described as piney or citrusy. : The berries are boiled in water, causing
: Berries are typically harvested when ripe in late autumn, often between August and September. the hardened wax is skimmed off
: Once the water cools, the hardened wax is skimmed off, filtered through cheesecloth, and sometimes blended with beeswax to increase the durability and structure of the final candles. Composition and Characteristics