Fermented Health Tonic

Step 1

Wash and slice the lemon and lime into circles.

Step 2

Squeeze each of the circles into a 1 quart jar (see notes). Then add the whole circle of lemon and limes to the jar.

Step 3

Wash and finely dice the turmeric and ginger. You only need to peel if they aren’t organic. Add them to the jar.

Step 4

Add in the honey, starter culture and water. Leave 1″ of head room at the top of the jar.

Step 5

Cover and leave the jar somewhere warm to ferment for 3 to 5 days.

Step 6

The ferment will start out sparkling and will mellow over time.

Step 7

To serve, pour through a fine mesh sieve. If the flavour is too strong, then dilute with filtered water, as necessary.

Step 8

Store in the refrigerator and use within 1 month.