Wurzelpeter Wurzelpeter in German folklore, was another word for gnome, a fact reflected by the sympathetic Wurzelpeter brand symbol. Gnomes were historically regarded as friendly magical beings that would aspire to be helpful and carry out daily chores (such as making ones bed). They were known to live deep in the forest and were famed as healers.

This magical tradition is captured to this day by Wurzelpeter, the age-old recipe and meticulous care in producing the drink, ensure that the herbs and root-extracts used in Wurzelpeter provide a unique wholehearted, aromatic forest flavour.

The drink is made exclusively from natural forest ingredients, some with undisputed remedial properties and is said to relax the mind, body and soul.

Documents referring to the confidential Wurzelpeter recipe go back as far as 1875. Although it has been suggested that the Wurzelpeter recipe may well be much older.