Organic Roman Wormwood

Artemisia pontica

Certified Organic Roman wormwood, also called petite absinthe — the rarer cousin of grand wormwood and the traditional finishing herb in absinthe production. Grown and hand-harvested on our farm in Charlevoix, Québec, in small seasonal batches. Difficult to source in certified-Organic form anywhere, which is why distillers come to us.

Why Our Roman Wormwood

• 🌿 Certified Organic and grown in Québec — no sprays, no synthetic inputs, just regenerative farming on our Charlevoix farm.
• 🌱 Rare and hard to find — Artemisia pontica is rarely available in certified-Organic form; our small batches sell quickly each season.
• ✋ Hand-harvested at peak — cut at peak essential-oil concentration for full flavor and aromatic carry-through to the still.
• 📦 Fresh-dried and packaged on the farm — direct from our fields to your still room, with no commodity warehousing in between.

Look for: a fragrant, resinous scent and silvery-green appearance — these signal a fresh, properly dried batch.

Our Roman wormwood is grown in seasonal batches. Current stock is in and should carry us through to our next harvest in July.

Key Uses

• For absinthe colouring — used in the post-distillation infusion (the verte step), traditionally alongside hyssop and lemon balm, to extract the signature green hue along with finishing aromatics.
• For vermouth and herbal bitters — adds complexity and gentle bitterness in small quantities; complementary to grand wormwood rather than a substitute.
• As a finishing herb in spirits — its more delicate profile makes it useful where grand wormwood would overwhelm.
• Brewed sparingly in tea blends — bitter on its own; blends well with chamomile, peppermint, or lemon balm.

How to Use

For cultivation, the role of wormwood in absinthe-making, and how to source these herbs well, see our anchor guide: How to Grow Wormwood for Homemade Absinthe. A dedicated post on Roman wormwood is in development.

Product Details

• Botanical name: Artemisia pontica
• Origin: Charlevoix, Québec — grown and dried on our farm
• Form: Dried aerial parts (leaves and soft top stems)
• Certification: Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada
• Packaging: Paper-based packaging

A Note on Safety

Roman wormwood contains thujone (although it is sometimes marketed as thujone-free, chemistry data shows variable thujone content) and is contraindicated during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with seizure disorders, and for young children. Wormwood essential oil should never be ingested; consult a healthcare provider before therapeutic use.

Learn More

• How to Grow Wormwood for Homemade Absinthe — A Distiller's Herb Guide
• Organic Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) — the grand wormwood used in the still
• Organic Hyssop — another classic absinthe botanical we grow