Delicious Probiotic Drinks: 75 Recipes for Kombucha, Kefir, Ginger Beer, and Other Naturally Fermented Drinks

This is the second copy I've purchased of this book, gave copy to my niece for Christmas. Has great, easy to follow instructions and a wide variety of probiotic drinks (love the fermented lemonade and beet kvass, and I don't even like beets!). The ginger beer is awesome; I used the ginger bug to make pineapple juice ginger beer - super good.

I used to make Kombucha, and it tasted like vinegar. I didn't know about secondary fermentation and bottling it. I'm not sure if I'm up to the commitment of Kombucha again, but I have been really enjoying the lacto-fermented lemonade I've been making from this book. And her recipes for flavorings sound really good. I've gotten a sage plant, and as soon as it has 10 big leaves on it, you can bet I'll be trying the sage-flavored lemonade. There's lots of good info, explanations, and recipes in this book, clearly laid out. Recommend to anyone interested in any of these fermented drinks.

I bought this for my husband who is obsessed with making water kefir. It's a beautifully illustrated book with tons of information about fermentation and chock full of recipes. Its fun to leaf through and get inspired for new flavors and combinations. Can't wait to make the ginger beer!

Excellent Book. A friend had a copy and I got tired of copying the pages, so I bought my own copy. Love the recipes, and they taste wonderful! Easy to follow instructions. I calculated the cost of making the Kombucha: I can make a gallon of ginger-lemon for $3.50-- much cheaper than buying a 16oz bottle for $3.69. Goodness!! I can't wait until my SCOBY is thick enough to split so I can have two batches going at same time. My husband and my friends love it!

I was super curious about making my own healthy, fizzy drinks like kombucha and kefir at home. The book boasts a big promise: 75 recipes for all sorts of bubbly drinks that are good for your gut. Flipping through the pages, I was initially thrilled by the cool pictures and easy-to-follow instructions. It felt like this book was set to make me a fermentation pro, covering everything from ginger beer to various types of kombucha. This was reassuring, as it made the whole process seem accessible and fun. However, my excitement began to wane as I realized many of the recipes could easily be found online. While the book does a good job of demystifying the basics of making popular fermented drinks, the "75 recipes" were more about flavor variations of kombucha, kefir, and ginger beer rather than a wide variety of fermenting techniques. I was expecting a deeper exploration into the world of fermented beverages, including unique, lesser-known drinks. The absence of truly novel recipes, like those for kanji, a fermented drink I was eager to learn about, felt like a missed opportunity to stand out. "Delicious Probiotic Drinks" is a solid starting point for beginners eager to dip their toes into the world of home fermentation, providing a comforting hand-hold through the basics of brewing kombucha, kefir, and ginger beer. Yet, for those already familiar with the basics or seeking to broaden their fermentation horizons, the book may fall short, offering more in the way of flavoring existing ferments than introducing a broad spectrum of fermented drinks. It's perfect for getting your feet wet, but seasoned fermenters might find themselves thirsting for more.

I love knowing about fermentation of drinks. I love this book, I love that I got a really great used book !

I bought this book as an E-Book originally and kept going back to it for recipes, so I bought the book! I haven't tried a recipe in the book that we didn't care for! We have made Jun and Water Kefir Lemonade, vanilla flavor & cherry lime. The author does a great job of giving an overview of each probiotic drink...I was excited to see a whole section on Jun Kombucha. Most books strictly talk about traditional Kombucha. Thank you! My husband loves lemonade that is full of sugar...I was excited to see a fermented lemonade section and a water kefir lemonade. Since I have water kefir grains, I tried that version first. He loves it and I love that he is getting a healthier drink! We have moved up to a 3 gallon carboy and make 2 gallons a week. The vanilla water kefir is delicious...to me it tastes like cream soda! Eventually I want to try the fermented lemonade, sarsaparilla water kefir, ginger beer, and different flavors of Jun. I'm glad I added this book to my collection!

Love this book, we are making all sort of new fermented foods. Creating probiotic drinks is easy. It does take some time to get the process started, but once your cultures are ready its extremely affordable to have healthy drinks everyday, with out having to pay the high price for the same item at the store.

Really well done! Everything is explained in detail and the recipes are incredible. Love it!

Book was as requested.

Lots of information in this book, lovely illustrations. I didn't realise the measurments were American as in quarts and cups, but these can easily be converted. What I was glad to see is that whole fruits are used to to flavour the made drinks rather than having to use a cold press juicer which I have seen in other books. Overall a great addition to my library of probiotic food and drink making.

Muito explicativo e boas receitas

A lot of sugar in the recipes. ... not very healthy.