Ferment: Your Drinks: A Fun And Flavorful Guide ...

The real magic happened during the "second fermentation." Maya began experimenting with flavors: The Sunset Tonic : Kombucha infused with fresh ginger and turmeric. The Orchard Sparkler : Water kefir with muddled blackberries and a hint of sage. The Midnight Brew

"Wait," Leo said, his eyes widening. "This is better than the stuff at the store." Ferment Your Drinks: A Fun and Flavorful Guide ...

—a traditional beet drink—and a batch of , which bubbled with the enthusiasm of a fresh soda. The real magic happened during the "second fermentation

"Are you sure that’s safe to drink?" Leo asked, poking the jar with a skeptical finger. "This is better than the stuff at the store

On Friday night, Leo returned from work to find the counter lined with swing-top bottles. Maya handed him a chilled glass of the Orchard Sparkler. It was fizzy, tart, and surprisingly refreshing.

The title refers to the popular instructional book by authors Alex Lewin and Raquel Guajardo, which explores the craft of making beverages like kombucha, kefir, and mead .

To her roommate, it looked like a science experiment gone wrong. But to Maya, who had spent the afternoon reading a guide on fermenting flavorful drinks , it was a living city of "tiny chefs".