Tepache

If you are looking for a ferment to try for your daily dose of gut health boosting benefits, then this tepache is a perfect fit! Using pineapples, cloves, and some brown sugar to help it ferment, it is a tasty and beneficial drink to have any time of the year! This recipe came to us from Lindel in the Gut Health Gurus Facebook Group!

Ingredients:

- Skin & core of 1 organic pineapple

- 4 whole cloves

- 1 stick cinnamon or ½ teaspoon Organic Cinnamon

- Star anise (optional)

- 3/4 cup brown sugar

- Water to cover (ensure fruit under the liquid!)

Method:

1. Cut up pineapple, and add all ingredients into a glass jar. Cover with cloth top or seal & regularly burp for 2 to 3 days on bench.

2. Fill the liquid portion into a high quality glass bottle and seal. Note: make sure you are using quality bottles so they do not explode!

3. Leave for 2 days at room temperature to carbonate, then put in the refrigerator and drink when ready! Make sure to open it carefully as it may be very carbonated.

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