Fermented foods and drinks help improve digestion, enable us to better assimilate vitamins and minerals, and strengthen the immune system. And best of all, they’re tasty! Think kombucha, real ginger ale, and cider. Many of these you can buy at the store, but making them at home is simple, economical, and even better for you. Kombucha, Kefir, and Beyond shows you how. Inside you’ll learn: The benefits of fermented drinks to your health The history of fermentation and the value of traditional foods All the basics: the process, the tools, and how to get started Five-minute recipes for lassis, fermented lemonade, and more How to use starters to make kombucha, kefir, root beer, and others again and again Age-old recipes for kvass, switchel, vinegar, and mead Everything you need to know about why the recipes work, why they are safe, what to do if they go wrong, and how to modify them to suit your taste
