Ebony Is A Variety Of Blackcurrant That, When Fully Ripe, Is Sweet Enough To Eat Straight From The Bush.unlike The Other Varieties That We Offer, Which Are superb Culinary Varieties & Great For Puddings, Pies & Preserves, Ebony is A True Dessert Variety.the Currants Are Big & Early Ripening & Are Produced On Moderately Vigorous Bushes That Have An Open, Slightly Spreading Habit. So, Easy Picking, Plus Easy Eating!