Just a device and internet connection, as our courses are totally online. You don’t need a still in order to learn with us, but chances are after taking these courses, you’ll want one!

Each course comes with printable course materials, which will have a list of equipment and supplies used in the distillation, so you can outfit yourself beforehand should you want to distil along with us. As a guide, our basic set-up will include:

• A still
• Heatsource (such as an electric hotplate or gas burner)
• Submersible in-line pump and water reservoir (bucket, container or sink)
• Accessories and tools (plastic tubing, scissors, electrical tape, beakers or jars)

You can choose your favourite aromatic plant, or have a read through what plants you
may like to begin your hydrosol journey with here.

Here’s a complete list of the equipment and materials used in our eau de vie distillation:

• 10L copper alembic still
• Electric hotplate
• Submersible pump with two lengths of plastic hose and in-line tap
• Water receptacle filled with cool water (80L plastic container)
• Plant material
• Water
• Digital scales
• Beaker
• Stainless steel coffee filter
• Stainless steel pegs
• Clean muslin
• Long wooden spoon or metal rod for
• stirring the pot
• 70% ABV alcohol for sanitising
• Glass bottle
• Funnel
• Heat-proof gloves
• Scissors
• Knife
• Fire-retardant electrical tape