Oak Leaf Wine

• 4.5 litres (1 gallon) oak leaves
• 4.5 litres (1

Pick the oak leaves when they are very young and fresh; normally this will be the last week of May or the beginning of June. Boil the water and pour in onto the oak leaves, leaving overnight. Strain out the leaves and boil the liquid for 20 minutes, then add the sugar and orange juice and the grated rind. When the liquid has cooled to blood heat add the yeast, leave to ferment in an open bucket