/blogs/blog.atom 黑料大事记 Kombucha - The 黑料大事记 Blog | Gut Health, Recipes & Kombucha Tips 2025-06-19T00:00:00+01:00 黑料大事记 Kombucha /blogs/blog/acai-kombucha-tequila-cocktail-recipe 2022-07-22T00:00:00+01:00 2026-03-03T14:20:35+00:00 A莽ai Kombucha Tequila Cocktail Recipe Genevieve Boast This is a very simple Kombucha tequila cocktail recipe that even those with no experience can make, mostly with the tools and ingredients you can find in your kitchen! The combination of fruity Kombucha, a莽ai berries and lime makes for a zesty, fruity flavour, with the lavender syrup and viola flower adding a fragrant aftertaste to complement the classic Kombucha 'tang'.
Makes one serving

Ingredients :

  • 40ml 'Blanco' tequila (blanco tequila is a tequila that has been aged for a very short time, if at all)
  • 15ml lavender syrup
  • 75ml
  • Juice of half a regular-sized lime
  • 1 bottle of , fresh from the fridge
  • Ice
  • Garnish (we used a slice of dehydrated lime and an edible viola flower, but this is up to you!)

Utensils:

  • Latte spoon (any long handled spoon will do)
  • Long drink glass (these usually have glass detailing towards the bottom, but any highball glass will do)
  • Straw (try a reusable straw to be eco friendly!)

听惭别迟丑辞诲:

  1. Combine the first 4 ingredients in the glass, and give it a light stir to combine them.
  2. Add in the ice, a couple of cubes at a time, at roughly 15-20 second intervals, stirring lightly throughout. This helps cool the spirits down gradually.
  3. Carefully top the drink with the Kombucha until you have roughly half an inch of space left in the glass.
  4. Add your garnish and straw (the fruit can be placed inside the glass, or on the rim of the glass. To place it on the rim, make a cut halfway through the slice with a small knife).
  5. Serve and enjoy this fruity Kombucha tequila concoction!
听 Recipe by James French, Bartender & Mixologist at The Clockwork Rose 听 Check out our our other ]]>
/blogs/blog/kombucha-gin-fizz-cocktail 2022-07-15T00:00:00+01:00 2026-03-03T14:20:34+00:00 Kombucha Gin Fizz Cocktail Recipe Genevieve Boast Summer is now in full swing and that means it鈥檚 time for fruity drinks and tipples in the sun! We鈥檝e whipped up a delicious gin and Kombucha cocktail for you to try at home. Using a blend of our and dry gin, this sumptuous treat will be sure to tickle your taste buds with a sweet and tangy twist. Let鈥檚 get stuck in鈥

Ingredients:

  • 50ml gin (we used Old Tom recipe gin, but any dry gin will do)
  • 25ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 egg white, or 25ml of aquafaba to make it vegan friendly
  • 25ml single cream, or 25ml oat cream to make it vegan friendly
  • 15ml simple syrup (no extra flavour)
  • 3 fresh raspberries
  • Ice (amount is dependent on how many you're making and the size of your shaker)
  • 1 bottle of 黑料大事记's Raspberry & Elderflower Kombucha, fresh out the fridge

Tools:

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Mini strainer (a normal sieve will do in a pinch, but pour carefully!)
  • Muddler (a wooden spoon or end of a thin rolling pin will do in a pinch)
  • Glass (a tall, thin one is best, similar to the one pictured, but any glass will do)
  • Metal teaspoon/latte spoon

Method:

  1. Add the raspberries, lemon juice and syrup to a shaker and 'muddle' together, which mashes up the raspberries and mixes them with the juice and syrup.
  2. Once the ingredients are muddled together, add the remaining ingredients and dry shake (shaking without ice). Shake until the lemon, sugar, and egg (or aquafaba) begins to thicken and emulsify into a foam.
  3. Once the foam has started to form, top the shaker off with ice and shake for a further 30 seconds.
  4. Strain the cocktail into your glass, and allow it to settle for a couple of minutes, or until the foam begins to firm up and 'wiggles' slightly when gently shaken.
  5. Using the back of a spoon, gently pour Kombucha onto the top of the foam (the spoon is vital, as otherwise the liquid will displace the foam when poured) until the foam is poking slightly out of the glass, to add a fizz and that classic Kombucha tang at the end.
  6. Serve and enjoy this moreish Kombucha gin cocktail!
Recipe by James French, Bartender & Mixologist at The Clockwork Rose
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/blogs/blog/roast-beetroot-with-cumin-chilli-bay-and-hedge-kombucha 2022-02-23T00:00:00+00:00 2026-03-03T14:20:40+00:00 Roast Beetroot with Cumin, Chilli, Bay and Hedge Kombucha Genevieve Boast Beetroot adds a wonderfully earthy flavour to dishes, team that with the sweetness of Hedge Kombucha and there鈥檚 no doubt you鈥檒l Impress your guests with the most incredible side.
Makes one serving

Ingredients :

  • 2 Freshly picked medium sized beetroots peeled and cut into wedges
  • 1 medium red chilli, finely sliced
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon of toasted cumin seeds
  • 1 garlic clove, bashed
  • 1 bottle of River Cottage Hedge Kombucha

听惭别迟丑辞诲:

  1. Heat a saute pan on a high heat until it smokes,
  2. Add a drizzle of rapeseed oil followed by the beetroot, garlic, chilli and cumin.
  3. Saute until all ingredients gain a little colour.
  4. Add the kombucha and reduce to a simmer.
  5. Cook until the beetroot starts to soften, turn the heat up high and reduce the remaining liquor down until it coats the beets.
  6. Season and serve.
听 Recipe by Gelf Alderson, Head Chef at River Cottage 听 Check out our other ]]>
/blogs/blog/kombucha-cocktails 2021-07-26T00:00:00+01:00 2026-03-03T14:20:18+00:00 8 Must-Try Kombucha Cocktail Recipes Jon Lloyd Top 10 Tips for the Perfect Kombucha Cocktail to ensure the best serve possible. Take a look at the list of best kombucha cocktails you can expect to find in here: 听

8 Must-Try Kombucha Cocktails

8 Delicious Kombucha Cocktails

Just two simple ingredients are all that鈥檚 needed to make this incredible cocktail: 黑料大事记 Original Kombucha and Cr猫me de Cassis. Simply pour them both over together over ice 鈥 it鈥檚 beyond easy to make and yet tastes like there鈥檚 an amazing mixologist behind it.

Perfectly innocent, this mocktail hits all the right notes as it genuinely tastes like a cheeky cocktail. Blended mint, cranberry juice and our create a delicious harmony that鈥檚 just the thing for a summer鈥檚 day. Perfect with a splash of vodka for a summer鈥檚 eve.

If you like your Kombucha cocktails with a little gin in them, this one鈥檚 for you. This tasty blend is quick to make and an easy win with guests, so just whip up a few of these fruity Collins and let the fun begin.

This is the one for anyone that loves a fizzy cocktail. It鈥檚 a refreshing twist on the classic Peach Bellini that uses a hit of Both sharp and sweet this is a cocktail that鈥檒l go down well with everyone.

Inspired by faraway beaches and lazy summer afternoons, our Tropical Peach Punch Kombucha cocktail is made with rum and spicy Peach and Turmeric Kombucha. It is best served in a large jug and garnished with fresh mango and strawberries.

This coffee mint mocktail is the perfect guilt-free pick-me-up. Made with our and zesty lime, it is a light and refreshing daytime mocktail that can be made into an evening Kombucha cocktail by adding gin, rum or vodka.

This moreish mocktail is one that really stands out from the crowd thanks to its lime and thyme shrub. It鈥檚 the perfect serve when you鈥檇 like something special for guests that want something alcohol-free, and you can add a splash of gin to turn it into a hard Kombucha cocktail if you鈥檙e looking for an extra kick.

Vitamin-rich blood oranges and pungent thyme make this cocktail a wonderfully zesty refresher. It鈥檚 a versatile Kombucha cocktail that goes well with gin, rum or vodka 鈥 simply choose your favourite tipple and enjoy! 听

Our Top 10 Tips for the Perfect Kombucha Cocktail

Here鈥檚 our top tips that will see you serving up the ultimate crowd-pleasing Kombucha cocktails and mocktails.
  1. Always add your Kombucha last to preserve the fizz
  2. Use refrigerated Kombucha for refreshing chilled drinks
  3. Taste as you go to make sure you don鈥檛 overpower the flavour and how to find the right Kombucha:alcohol ratio.
  4. Pre-chill your glasses
  5. Use top quality spirits in Kombucha cocktails like premium gin, rum and vodka
  6. When shaking, use lots of ice
  7. Use fresh ingredients and garnishes
  8. Try before you serve
  9. Use smaller glasses to keep drinks chilled
  10. Think about presentation
听 So you see, Kombucha and alcohol go really well together and there are so many different ways of pairing them up. All that鈥檚 left to do is to choose which recipe to try. And when you鈥檝e made your mind up, you can buy your booch . Happy shaking!]]>
/blogs/blog/how-to-make-kombucha-at-home 2020-04-23T00:00:00+01:00 2026-03-03T14:19:58+00:00 How to Make Kombucha at Home Amelia Henderson
  • A Kombucha Culture (or SCOBY 鈥 鈥淪ymbiotic Culture/Colony Of Bacteria and Yeast)听with approx 10% volume of starter (unless its super strong then less is needed - meaning a very low pH) e.g: 900ml tea to 100ml starter.
  • A glass container/jar: We use jars that hold approx 2 litres and all the information below is geared towards brewing in a 2 litre container.
  • Tea bags or loose tea at 5g per tea bag: We use organic tea. It is imperative that all brewing is done using a base of 鈥榬eal鈥 tea, be it green, black, white etc.
  • Granulated sugar
  • A tight weave cotton or muslin cloth
  • An elastic band to cover your jar
  • A warm room or airing cupboard: Kombucha brews best at a constant room temperature of approx 20-23C (70F)
  • Method:

    Step 1 - Make the tea Boil a kettle full of water. Put six tea bags (30g of tea in total) into a heat proof container to make the tea. This can be made of metal (as you have not added the SCOBY yet) so a pan is fine or a large teapot. Take care if you are using plastic as it can become quite flexible when hot. Step 2 - Add the sugar Then add between 160 and 200 grams of sugar to the container. We usually go for nearer 170 grams, but this is preference. Stir your boiling hot container full of tea and sugar, then wait half an hour before removing your tea bags, and then leave to cool. Step 3 - Add the SCOBY Wait until the container鈥檚 liquid is cool to touch, by that we mean, if you stick your little finger in, it feels no more than barely warm, and closer to cold. Cold is best, but not too cold as fermentation happens most effectively above 20 degrees. With the tea bags removed, place your SCOBY in the top of your container, the lightest side upwards (don鈥檛 worry too much if this is hard to gauge). The SCOBY will either float, sink or something in between, all good. If the tea starts to seep over the side of your container with the addition of your Kombucha, it鈥檚 fine to let some of the tea out. Step 4 - Attach the cotton or muslin cloth With your SCOBY floating in the tea, put a piece of cotton or muslin over the container top, like you do with homemade jam, securing it with an elastic band. Then find a spot for your container, this should be somewhere out of direct sunlight but in a room of a relatively balanced temperature. Step 5 - Be patient Now, judging the readiness of your Kombucha drink is not a scientific process. You will come to 鈥榢now鈥 when it is brewed as you gain more experience, but as a rough guide, it will take between 6 to 14 days to brew. Take a look at the darkness of the tea when you first put your SCOBY into it, then note how the liquid changes colour over the passing days. The colour will change, to a degree, and the liquid will become slightly cloudier. Step 6 - Test it Our recommendation is that, after three days you pour a very small amount into a glass and have a sip. If the brew tastes fruity and not tea like, it鈥檚 ready, if not, leave it another day and try again. As you get more experienced you will come to learn the brew duration that best suits your taste buds and palette. Step 7 - Pour out and enjoy! When you feel your brew is ready, pour your brew into the container you plan to keep your ready made drink in, but remember to leave the SCOBY sitting in a small amount of the brew in its brewing jar. Put your ready made drink into the fridge, leave it for a few hours and then drink! The longer you leave it in the fridge, the fizzier it will get, and it can be left without going off so drink at whatever pace suits. While your SCOBY sits in its jar in the small amount of its own juice, either boil the kettle to brew another batch (that way more should be ready by the time you have drunk your first lot), or if you are not ready to brew some more, cover the top of the jar and leave your SCOBY sitting in its juice for next time. So, there you have it! A booch-brewing masterclass from us to you, all from the comfort of your kitchen. Our very own Daniel Spayne ran a booch brewing masterclass live for National Tea day on the 21st April and you can view the recording here for extra information or to follow along as he brews! Have a go and tag us in your pics (booch successes and booch fails!) on Instagram using @equinoxkombucha - we鈥檇 love to see how you get on! And if it doesn鈥檛 work out, don鈥檛 worry - we鈥檙e still delivering so you can still get your booch fix. ]]>
    /blogs/blog/caramelised-spiced-ginger-peaches-with-french-toast 2020-02-19T00:00:00+00:00 2026-03-03T14:19:55+00:00 Caramelised Spiced Ginger Peaches with French Toast Amelia Henderson Arriving just in time for a fun twist on the classic Pancake Day recipe, this tasty French Toast has an 黑料大事记 inspired flourish with the addition of Spiced Ginger Peaches cooked using our Ginger Kombucha. Food stylist and blogger Catherine Okorududu, known by her online community as , has created a recipe easy to make and perfect for a breakfast or brunch guaranteed to tantalise your taste buds!

    Ingredients

    For the Spiced Ginger Peaches:
    • Canned peaches- 3 x
    • 黑料大事记 Ginger Kombucha- 275ml
    • Fresh Ginger - 1 x Tablespoon chopped
    • Cinnamon stick - 1 x
    • Sugar - 4 x tablespoons
    For the French Toast:
    • Sourdough or brioche bread x 2 slices
    • Eggs x 1
    • Milk - x 40ml
    • Cinnamon powder - 1/2 teaspoon
    • Nutmeg- 1/2 teaspoon
    • Sugar - 1 x teaspoon
    • Vanilla extract - 1 x tablespoon
    • Butter - 1 x tablespoon
    • Vegetable oil - 1 x tablespoon

    Method

    1. Add your peaches, 2 x tablespoons of sugar, 黑料大事记 Ginger Kombucha, fresh ginger and cinnamon to a small saucepan. Bring to the boil for 5 minutes, then drain the peaches.
    2. Preheat a small frying pan and set to a very low heat, add 2 x tablespoons of sugar. Once the sugar melts and turns a golden caramel colour add your peaches, flat side down, to the pan. Leave them to caramelise for 4-7 minutes.
    3. Preheat a large frying pan and set to a medium heat. Add the egg, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar & vanilla extract to a wide bowl. Add your butter and oil into the frying pan. Dip your sliced bread into the egg mixture, place into the pan and cook on each side for a few minutes until golden.
    4. Serve with the caramelised peaches and a scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy!
    Get your hands on our delicious ]]>
    /blogs/blog/crispy-tofu-quinoa-sushi-bowl 2020-01-30T00:00:00+00:00 2026-03-03T14:19:52+00:00 Crispy Tofu Quinoa Sushi Bowl Amelia Henderson Serves 2

    Ingredients

    For the tofu
    • 225g block of firm tofu, cubed
    • 1 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1/2 tbsp sesame oil听
    • 1/2 tsp sriracha
    • 1 tbsp cornflour
    For the quinoa bowl
    • 85g dry quinoa
    • 150ml boiling water
    • 1 carrot, shredded
    • 3 spring onions, chopped
    • 5 radishes, sliced
    • 1 avocado, sliced
    • 5g pack seaweed thins
    • Black sesame seeds to garnish
    For the dressing
    • 2 tbsp soy sauce
    • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1-2 tsp maple syrup

    Method

    1. Add the quinoa to a saucepan and pour over the boiling water. Bring to a quick boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until all the water has been absorbed (about 15 minutes). Leave to the side to cool down.
    2. In the meantime prepare the tofu - preheat your oven to 220C/200C fan/420F. Add the tofu cubes to a bowl along with the soy sauce, oil, lemon juice and sriracha. Mix to combine then add the cornflour making sure everything is evenly coated. Arrange on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and bake for 25 minutes.
    3. Combine the dressing ingredients, plate everything up in a dish and drizzle the dressing on top. Garnish with the sesame seeds and an optional sprinkle of chilli flakes.
    Enjoy! Recipe by Nadia's Healthy Kitchen.]]>
    /blogs/blog/seeded-equinox-kombucha-sourdough 2020-01-21T00:00:00+00:00 2026-03-03T14:19:50+00:00 Seeded 黑料大事记 Kombucha Sourdough Amelia Henderson Time: 3 days Makes 2 loaves

    KOMBUCHA SOURDOUGH INGREDIENTS

    • 600g strong white bread flour (I use organic, stoneground flour from British mills including Gilchesters, Stoates and Shipton Mill, but Marriages, Carrs, Doves, and many high-end supermarket brands are also fine)
    • 200g wholemeal/ malted / granary bread flour (I use Gilchesters鈥 farmhouse, Stoates鈥 Maltstar or Shipton Mill鈥檚 malted brown bread flour, depending on my mood)
    • 100g dark rye flour
    • 100g spelt flour
    • 1T lively sourdough starter (see Making your Starter, below)
    • 800ml room temperature
    • 20g sea salt (I use fine sea salt, you can of course use pink Himalayan sea salt crystals if you wish, but you cannot use 鈥榯able salt鈥, it鈥檚 iodised and will inhibit fermentation.)
    • 100g toasted seeds (I prefer sesame, but also like sunflower and pumpkin, and, ideally, mixed)
    • A sprinkling of plain flour
    • A sprinkling of millet flour or brown rice flour

    KOMBUCHA SOURDOUGH TOOLS

    • One large mixing bowl
    • Dough scraper
    • Two proofing baskets (bannetons)
    • Baker鈥檚 lame (razorblade)
    • Large cast iron pot / Dutch oven

    KOMBUCHA SOURDOUGH METHOD

    1. Two days before you want to make your bread, just before you go to bed, combine one spoonful of your sourdough starter with 100g of strong wholemeal bread flour and 100g of tap water. 2. Mix until no dry flour remains, cover, and leave at room temperature. 3. The next morning, in a large mixing bowl, combine all four flours with 700ml of 黑料大事记 original kombucha. It must be room temperature, not refrigerated, or the temperature of the dough will drop too low. (Note: In the height of summer, use 黑料大事记 kombucha from the fridge; it will bring down the temperature of the dough and prevent the dough from fermenting too fast.) 5. Mix with your hands until no dry flour remains. Really scratch along the bottom of the bowl to make sure. You are not trying to knead the dough, just mix it. 6. If the dough feels very stiff, add a splash or two more kombucha in 50ml splashes. All flours absorb different amounts of water, so start with 700ml and work up. Do not add more flour. Do not add more than 800ml unless you are very experienced, as the dough will become too wet and difficult to handle. 7. Continue mixing until the dough feels a little wetter than biscuit dough, but drier than cake batter. 8. Clean down the side of the bowl using a plastic scraper; any bits left on the side will dry out and make your bowl difficult to clean. 9. Cover your bowl and leave at room temperature. Do not let the dough get too cold or too hot. 24C is perfect. 10. After two hours, add your 200g of prepared starter. It should be lovely and bubbly. Using your hands, squish it into the dough until it鈥檚 fully incorporated. 11. After one hour, sprinkle the salt over the dough and, with a wet hand, squish it into the dough, really mixing it and squeezing it well. You cannot over-mix it with your hands. Cover and leave for 30 minutes. Add the seeds and do the same. 11. Every 30 minutes, for the next four hours or so, perform a series of 鈥榮tretch and folds鈥 on the dough, stretching it up and over onto itself, turning the dough and repeating until the dough feels tight. Watch YouTube videos to see how this is done. 12. Over the next four hours the dough will begin to get more elastic, less wet, fuller and tighter. You need to use your intuition to know when it鈥檚 fully fermented and ready to shape, which comes with practice. A good indication that it鈥檚 getting there will be a dough that feels puffy and holds it鈥檚 shape, and has bubbles around the edges of the bowl. This can sometimes take three hours, sometimes six, you just need to practice and learn when the dough is ready. Factors to change this time period include which flour you鈥檝e used, how warm the day is, how active your starter is, how much kombucha you鈥檝e added. 13. After four hours or so, divide the dough in half using a dough scraper and shape into two neat rounds using your scraper and hand. 14. Leave uncovered for 30 mins. 15. Dust the top of the dough balls with plain flour, flip them over and shape them to tighten. Watch YouTube videos to get an idea of how to do this. 16. Dust the tops of the shaped loaves and the bannetons with brown rice flour or millet flour to stop the loaves sticking. Place loaves seam-side up. 17. Leave to rest at room temperature for 30 mins. 18. Put in the fridge, uncovered, for at least 14 hours but no more than 48. 19. The next day, or whenever you wish to bake your bread, heat your oven up to 250C with a cast iron pot inside for 40 minutes. 20. After 40 minutes take one basket out of the fridge and very carefully lower the dough, seam side down, into the cast iron pot. Score the top with a baker鈥檚 lame (razorblade) NB: do not put the basket in the oven! Take extreme care, the cast iron pot is very, very hot. 21. Put the lid on, bake for 30 mins. 22. Remove the lid and bake for another 8 mins. 23. Remove the loaf and leave to cool on a rack for at least one hour to continue cooking

    Making your starter

    DAY 1
    1. Mix 50g strong bread flour (I use wholemeal flour, you can use white or rye, or a mix) with 50g water in a jam jar until no dry flour remains. Secure lid, but not too tight. Leave at room temperature.
    DAY 2
    1. Add another 50g strong bread flour and 50g water. Mix until no dry flour remains. Secure lid, but not too tight. Leave at room temperature.
    DAY 3
    1. Repeat Day 2 steps.
    DAY 4
    1. You should begin to see bubbles. Your starter is now active. 2. Now, discard all but 1T of your starter, then feed it another 50g flour and 50g water. 3. Every day, do the same: discard and feed. 4. When you need 200g of starter for the recipe, take a spoonful of starter out of the jar and feed it 100g flour and 100g water, and leave it, covered, at room temperature, overnight. The next morning you will have 200g starter ready to use in your bread recipe.]]>
    /blogs/blog/mediterranean-highball-mocktail 2019-12-27T00:00:00+00:00 2026-03-03T14:19:47+00:00 Mediterranean Highball Mocktail Amelia Henderson Unwind after the festive party season with a sensational Mediterranean Highball Mocktail. Whether you鈥檙e hungover from last night鈥檚 frivolities or your Dry January has just begun, this fruity refreshment makes for a delicious alternative to any alcoholic cocktail. Unlike most alcohol alternatives, this twist on a Highball offers sophistication and complex flavours, all the same. Happy New Year! Makes 1

    Ingredients:

    For the听Mediterranean Highball Mocktail:
    • 15ml Salted Lime and Thyme Shrub
    • Grapefruit wedge for garnish
    • Rosemary sprig for garnish
    Serve in a Highball glass
    For the Salted Lime and Thyme Shrub:
    • 150g Sauvignon blanc vinegar
    • 150g Sugar
    • 50g Lime juice
    • Husk of 1 whole spent lime
    • 3g Dried thyme
    • 1g Salt

    Method:

    For the Salted Lime and Thyme Shrub:
    1. Combine all ingredients and heat on a hob.
    2. Cook on a low heat for 10 minutes.
    3. Take the shrub off the heat and strain through a cloth to ensure the syrup is clear.
    4. Bottle and store.
    Shrub should keep for at least 1 month.
    For the听Mediterranean Highball Mocktail:
    1. Build the Shrub and Kombucha into a highball over cubed ice.
    2. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and a sprig of fresh rosemary.
    听 Recipe by ]]>
    /blogs/blog/peach-collins-cocktail 2019-12-27T00:00:00+00:00 2026-03-03T14:19:46+00:00 Peach Collins Cocktail Amelia Henderson Bridge the gap between Christmas and New Year with a 鈥楴ew Year鈥檚 Eve Eve鈥 Peach Collins Cocktail and keep the festivities going. This morish concoction is easy to make and an easy win with guests, so just whip up a few of these fruity Collins and let the fun continue until it鈥檚 time to celebrate again! Makes 1

    Ingredients:

    • 30ml Gin
    • 10ml Lemon Juice
    • 10ml Honey
    • Grapefruit for garnish
    Serve in a Coupette glass

    Method:

    1. Build the first 3 ingredients in a cocktail shaker, add cubed ice and shake for 10 seconds.
    2. Fine-strain the liquid into a Coupette.
    3. Garnish with a grapefruit twist.
    Recipe by ]]>
    /blogs/blog/cassis-highball-cocktail 2019-12-27T00:00:00+00:00 2026-03-03T14:19:45+00:00 Cassis Highball Cocktail Amelia Henderson The last party of the year is soon-approaching so let鈥檚 get ready to finish with a bang! What better way to end the year and start a new one than with a celebratory drink? When the clock strikes 12, raise your glass and enjoy a delicious Cassis Highball, made with just two simple ingredients: 黑料大事记 Original Kombucha and Cr猫me听de Cassis. Cheers! Makes 1

    Ingredients:

    • 25ml Cr猫me de Cassis
    • Lemon wedge for garnish
    Serve in a Highball glass

    Method:

    1. Build all ingredients into a highball over cubed ice.
    2. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
    Recipe by ]]>
    /blogs/blog/peach-and-turmeric-bellini 2019-12-24T00:00:00+00:00 2026-03-03T14:19:44+00:00 Peach and Turmeric Bellini Amelia Henderson Mairi Rivers puts a refreshing twist on the classic Peach Bellini with a splash of Peach & Turmeric 黑料大事记 Kombucha! Bring friends and family together this Christmas with a sharp and sweet cocktail that鈥檒l be sure to please everyone. And, because of the addition of Kombucha these are lighter in alcohol than a normal Bellini so you can go on drinking them all day! Makes 2

    Ingredients:

    • Prosecco
    • 2 peaches plus one to garnish if you wish

    Method:

    1. Quarter the peaches, peel and then blend until smooth.
    2. Spoon 2-3 tbsp of peach puree into 2 champagne flutes.
    3. Pour in the Peach & Turmeric Kombucha to come about 2/3 of the way up the glass.
    4. Stir gently to mix the puree.
    5. Top up with Prosecco and garnish with a slice of peach.
    If you can鈥檛 get fresh peaches then you can use tinned peaches in juice instead. 听 Recipe by Mairi Rivers aka Ginger Vegan]]>
    /blogs/blog/spiced-gingerbread-cocktail 2019-12-24T00:00:00+00:00 2026-03-03T14:19:43+00:00 Spiced Gingerbread Cocktail Amelia Henderson Shake up a crowd-pleasing Spiced Gingerbread Cocktail and get everyone into the festive spirit this Christmas Eve. Enjoy a delicious blend of sweet and spicy flavours; fiery brandy, zesty orange, fragrant star anise, warming cinnamon and maple syrup. It鈥檚 not too late to pop to the shops and get what you need to make this delicious Christmas Eve treat! Makes 1

    Ingredients:

    • 2 tbsp Calvados
    • 2 tsp maple syrup
    • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
    • Pear slices, a twist of orange peel and star anise to garnish
    • Ice for mixing
    • Sugar and cinnamon for the glass rim

    Method:

    1. First cut your orange in half and rub around the rim of the glass.
    2. On a small plate mix some sugar with a sprinkling of cinnamon.
    3. Dip the rim of the glass into the sugar mixture so that the rim is coated all the way round.
    4. Add some ice to a cocktail shaker.
    5. Pour in the Calvados, maple syrup and orange juice.
    6. Shake well then strain into a tumbler.
    7. Top up with Spiced Gingerbread Kombucha and garnish with a slice of pear, a twist of orange peel and star anise.
    Calvados is a variety of brandy made from apples. If you have trouble finding it then just substitute with your favourite brandy. 听 Recipe by Mairi Rivers aka Ginger Vegan]]>
    /blogs/blog/mince-pies 2019-12-23T00:00:00+00:00 2026-03-03T14:19:38+00:00 Mince Pies Amelia Henderson No Christmas is complete without some mince pies but, this year, why not really get into the festive spirit and whip up your very own homemade batch? As a fun activity with the kids, a tasty treat for the office or an edible gift for friends and family, homemade mince pies are a win all round! Mairi鈥檚 recipe is the perfect combination of spiced and sweet with a perfect flaky crust, you鈥檒l never go back to shop-bought mince pies again! Makes approx. 20 mince pies

    Ingredients:

    For the mincemeat:
    • 500g mixed dried fruit
    • 150ml Spiced Gingerbread Kombucha
    • 100g glac茅 cherries
    • 50g flaked almonds
    • 2 apples, grated
    • grated rind of 1 orange
    • 1 tbsp mixed spice
    For the pastry:
    • 500g flour
    • 2 tbsp sugar
    • 230g vegan butter
    • 120ml water
    • a little soya milk for brushing the pastry

    Method:

    1. To make the Mince meat, combine all the ingredients in a baking dish and stir well. Leave to marinate for 3 to 4 hours, stirring from time to time.
    2. Cover the dish and bake at 180C for 1 hour.
    3. For the pastry, blitz the flour, sugar and butter in a food processor until you cannot see any pieces of butter.
    4. Add the water and blitz again until the dough just comes together.
    5. Roll out on a floured work surface to 3-4mm thick.
    6. Cut out rounds for the bottoms and press into a greased mince pie tin.
    7. Cut smaller rounds for the top or you can use a snowflake or star cutter.
    8. Fill the pastry cases with mincemeat and then brush around the edges of the undersides of the pastry tops with soya milk. Press onto the bases.
    9. Brush the tops with soya milk and bake at 180C for 15 minutes.
    10. Cool on wire racks.
    Enjoy with a glass of ! Recipe by Mairi Rivers aka Ginger Vegan]]>
    /blogs/blog/cranberry-mint-kombucha-cocktail 2019-12-20T00:00:00+00:00 2026-03-03T14:19:39+00:00 Cranberry & Mint Kombucha Cocktail Amelia Henderson We would like to give a special thanks to Ceri Lloyd for the delicious recipe, translated from the first vegan, plant-based cookbook in Welsh. In tune with 黑料大事记 values, Ceri鈥檚 book focuses on living a mindful, sustainable and enjoyable lifestyle. We鈥檙e a perfect match, just like 黑料大事记 Original Kombucha and cranberry juice. This scrumptious cocktail is sure to be a hit at any Christmas party!

    Ingredients:

    • 2 tbsp of fresh mint (more to dress if needed)
    • 1/2 cup of Cranberry Juice
    • 1/2 cup of ice
    • 1 can of 黑料大事记 Original Kombucha

    Method:

    1. Blend the mint, cranberry juice and ice in a cocktail shaker or glass jar with a tight lid and shake well until the mint is a little bruised.
    2. Then add the can of delicious 黑料大事记 Original Kombucha to the mix and pour the drink into two suitable glasses.
    3. You can dress the cocktail with more ice, mint or fresh cranberries if you wish! Enjoy!
    ]]>
    /blogs/blog/pear-loaf 2019-12-19T00:00:00+00:00 2026-03-03T14:19:38+00:00 Pear Loaf Amelia Henderson A Pear Loaf makes for the perfect teatime treat but let鈥檚 spice things up with a delicious tangy twist on the classic recipe. Impress your friends and family with a beautiful slice of Pear Loaf (without slaving all day in the kitchen) with Mairi鈥檚 easy sweet and spicy recipe, made with kombucha- poached pears and all your favourite Christmas spices.
    Makes 1 Pear Loaf

    Ingredients:

    For the pears:
    • 2 bottles Spiced Gingerbread Kombucha
    • 110g dark brown sugar
    • 5 conference pears
    • 3 large pieces of orange rind
    • 2 cinnamon sticks
    For the cake:
    • 300g flour
    • 150g dark brown sugar
    • 100ml rapeseed oil
    • 100ml soya milk
    • 2 of the reserved poached pears
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • 2 tsp cinnamon
    • 1 tsp ginger
    • 1 tsp cider vinegar
    • 1 tsp salt

    Method:

    To prepare the pears:
    1. First poach the pears.
    2. Peel the pears leaving the stalks intact.
    3. In a small pan combine the sugar, kombucha, cinnamon sticks and orange rind and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat to a simmer and add the pears to the pan.
    4. Simmer for 20 minutes for ripe pears or 30 minutes if they are firm.
    5. Remove the pears from the pan to cool.
    6. Continue boiling the liquid until the liquid is reduced by about half and you have a syrupy consistency. You can reserve this to pour over slices of the cake or even to eat with ice cream.
    To make the cake:
    1. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and spices in a mixing bowl.
    2. In a small bowl add the vinegar to the soya milk, stir and leave for a minute to curdle.
    3. Take two of the poached pears, remove the stalks and core and mash with a fork until you are left with a lumpy pulp.
    4. Add the sugar, oil, and milk to the pear pulp and mix well.
    5. Mix the dry and wet ingredients together and pour into a large, greased loaf tin.
    6. Take the three remaining pears and sit on top of the mixture in the tin, pressing them down slightly.
    7. Bake at 180C for 30-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
    8. Cool on a wire rack.
    听 Recipe by Mairi Rivers aka Ginger Vegan]]>
    /blogs/blog/mushroom-cranberry-filo-parcels 2019-12-17T00:00:00+00:00 2026-03-03T14:19:42+00:00 Mushroom & Cranberry Filo Parcels Amelia Henderson Makes 14 filo parcels
    Cooking time: 30 minutes

    Ingredients:

    • 250g chestnut mushrooms
    • 200g portobello mushrooms
    • 2 cloves of garlic, sliced and chopped
    • 陆 tsp. dried tarragon
    • 80g dried cranberries
    • 30g walnuts, finely chopped
    • 1 tbsp. rapeseed oil
    • 1 pack filo pastry
    • 2-3 tbsps. almond milk

    Method:

    1. Pre-heat oven to 180掳C fan. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
    2. Add the mushrooms to a food processor with the garlic, tarragon and cranberries. Pulse until the mushrooms are small pieces.
    3. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the mushroom mix. Cook over a medium heat for 10-12 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked and any liquid has evaporated. Set to one-side and allow to cool. This stage can be made in advance and the mix stored in the fridge until required.
    4. Lay a filo pastry sheet onto a board and cut into 4 equal squares. Put two squares on top of each other to make a star shape.
    5. Add a tablespoon of cooled mushroom mixture to the centre of the pastry and lightly brush the edges of the pastry with almond milk. Carefully gather up the outside of the pastry around the filling and scrunch them together. Place on the lined baking tray. Repeat with the remaining filling and filo pastry sheets.
    6. Lightly brush each filo parcel with almond milk before placing in the oven on the middle shelf.
    7. Bake for 17 minutes until lightly golden.
    8. Remove from the oven and serve hot.
    Recipe by Healthy Twists]]>
    /blogs/blog/sweet-potato-cinnamon-soup 2019-12-10T00:00:00+00:00 2026-03-03T14:19:41+00:00 Sweet Potato & Cinnamon Soup Amelia Henderson Serves 4 Cooking time: 23 minutes

    Ingredients:

    • 600g sweet potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
    • 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
    • 1 onion, roughly chopped
    • 2 carrots, roughly chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
    • 1 litre vegetable stock
    • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
    • 1 tsp. ground turmeric
    • 1 tbsp. rapeseed oil

    To serve:

    • 4 tbsp. coconut yoghurt
    • 陆 a Pomegranate
    • Small handful flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
    • Handful toasted flaked almonds

    Method:

    1. Roughly chop the onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes.
    2. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large deep saucepan and add the onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring regularly, until the vegetables start to soften. Then add the sweet potato and spices and stir.
    3. Pour over the vegetable stock, bring to a simmer and allow to cook for 15 minutes until the sweet potatoes are cooked.
    4. Use a hand-held blender to process the soup until it is smooth and creamy. Season to taste.
    5. Serve in bowls topped with a spoonful of coconut yogurt, a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds, flat leaf parsley and a few flaked almonds.
    Store in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 3 days or freeze. Recipe by Healthy Twists]]>
    /blogs/blog/vegan-potato-fennel-al-forno 2019-12-10T00:00:00+00:00 2026-03-03T14:19:40+00:00 Vegan Potato & Fennel Al Forno Amelia Henderson Serves 6-8
    Cooking time: 2 hours and 15 minutes

    Ingredients:

    • 1 kg potatoes, sliced
    • 1 tbsp. rapeseed oil
    • 2 medium onions, finely sliced
    • 1 bulb fennel, finely sliced
    • 8 cloves garlic, crushed & finely diced
    • 600ml almond milk
    • 200ml vegan cr猫me fraiche
    • 6 tbsps. nutritional yeast
    • 2x 10cm springs of fresh rosemary
    • 1 tsp. mustard powder
    • Good pinch of salt
    • Lots of twists of black pepper
    • Breadcrumb topping
    • 35g dried gluten free breadcrumbs
    • 1 tbsp. nutritional yeast
    • Pinch of salt
    • Few twists of black pepper

    Method:

    1. Pre-heat oven to 180掳C fan.
    2. Use approximately a 28cm in diameter by 5cm deep baking dish.
    3. Finely slice the onion and the bulb of fennel.
    4. Peel the potatoes and slice them to about 4mm thick using either the slicing blade of a food processor or with a knife. Cover and set to one-side.
    5. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and gently saut茅 the onions, garlic and fennel over a medium heat for 15 minutes until soft and tender.
    6. Pour the almond milk into a saucepan with the nutritional yeast, mustard powder, salt, pepper, bay leaf and fresh rosemary. Heat gently over a low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, before adding the oat cr猫me fraiche. Continue to heat for a further 5 minutes. Then remove from the heat.
    7. In the deep baking dish, alternately layer the slices of potato, onion and fennel. Finish with layer of overlapping potatoes. Carefully pour over the milk and cr猫me fraiche mixture.
    8. In a separate bowl mix the breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast and seasoning. Scatter the breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the potatoes.
    9. Cover the oven-proof dish in foil before placing in the oven on the middle shelf.
    10. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for a further 50 minutes until tender and golden on top.
    Serve immediately. Recipe by Healthy Twists]]>
    /blogs/blog/smores-cookies 2019-11-04T00:00:00+00:00 2026-03-03T14:19:34+00:00 S鈥檓ores Cookies Amelia Henderson Make the most of Bonfire night and indulge in a tasty twist on the classic s鈥檓ore without the fiddle and mess (perfect for the little ones). Cosy up after the fireworks with a tasty tummy-warming s鈥檓ore cookie, made with velvety vegan milk chocolate and gooey vegan marshmallows, and start the festive season off with a bang. Makes about 24 large cookies Ingredients:
    • 460g self raising flour
    • 250g vegan spread/ butter
    • 300g soft brown sugar
    • 2 tbsp soya milk
    • 2 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 100g vegan milk chocolate, chopped
    • 75g vegan marshmallows, cut into small pieces
    Method:
    1. Cream together the sugar and spread and then mix in the vanilla extract.
    2. Add the flour and salt and mix until it is all combined, adding the soya milk part way through the mixing. You should end up with a soft but not too sticky dough.
    3. Stir in the chopped chocolate and marshmallows and mix until distributed evenly.
    4. Scoop out heaped tablespoons of mixture and form into balls. Place on a lined baking sheet and flatten slightly with your hand. They will spread a lot so leave plenty of room between cookies. If you wish you can press any extra chocolate pieces in to the top.
    5. Bake at 180C for 10 minutes until the edges are just beginning to brown.
    6. Cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
    7. These are very sweet as they are but if you are feeling extra decadent then you can eat them with
    8. extra marshmallows and melted chocolate on top.
    They pair wonderfully with the tropical ! Recipe by Mairi Rivers aka Ginger Vegan]]>
    /blogs/blog/autumnal-roast-pumpkin-soup 2019-10-31T00:00:00+00:00 2026-03-03T14:19:29+00:00 Autumnal Roast Pumpkin Soup Amelia Henderson Ingredients:
    • 2 kg squash - get different sorts if you can
    • 2 onions
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 1.5 litres vegetable stock
    • sprig of sage
    • salt and pepper
    Method:
    1. Halve the squash and scoop out the seeds.
    2. Cut into quarters or eighths and put into a large baking dish. You may need two dishes depending on the size of your squash.
    3. Peel and quarter the onions and peel the garlic cloves. Place in the dishes in amongst the squash.
    4. Roast at 180C for about 30 minutes or until the squash is tender.
    5. Leave until cool enough to handle and then scoop the flesh from the skins with a spoon.
    6. Place the roast pumpkin, onions and garlic cloves into a large pan.
    7. Pour over the vegetable stock and add the sprig of sage and bring to the boil.
    8. Remove from the heat and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    9. You can serve in a pumpkin as a great centrepiece or even small pumpkins for each person.
    10. After you have eaten the soup you can rinse out the pumpkins and cook for another meal.
    We've paired this recipe with our crisp and zesty ! Recipe by Mairi Rivers aka Ginger Vegan.]]>
    /blogs/blog/spooky-gingerbread-skeletons-recipe 2019-10-30T00:00:00+00:00 2026-03-03T14:19:28+00:00 Spooky Gingerbread Skeletons Recipe Amelia Henderson Ingredients:
    • 200g sugar
    • 200g vegan butter
    • 160g golden syrup
    • 60 ml soya milk
    • 4 tsp ginger
    • 2 tsp cinnamon
    • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
    • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
    • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
    • 500g plain flour
    • 1 tsp salt
    Method:
    1. In a large pan melt together the sugar, butter, golden syrup, soya milk and spices.
    2. Bring to the boil and stir in the bicarbonate of soda.
    3. Remove from the heat and mix well. The mixture will bubble up as it reacts with the bicarbonate of soda.
    4. Leave to cool in the pan.
    5. Once cool stir in the flour and salt and mix until it forms a smooth dough.
    6. Wrap in cling film and put in the fridge for an hour.
    7. Roll out to about 5mm thick and cut out into gingerbread men shapes.
    8. Bake at 160C for about 12 minutes or until the edges are just beginning to brown.
    9. Cool on a wire rack.
    10. Decorate with piping icing to make the skeletons.
    These are delicious with a glass of Recipe by Mairi Rivers aka Ginger Vegan.听]]>
    /blogs/blog/chocolate-ginger-kombucha-cake-bake-off-special 2019-10-28T00:00:00+00:00 2026-03-03T14:19:27+00:00 Chocolate Ginger Kombucha Cake - Bake Off Special! Amelia Henderson Ingredients
    • 350ml unsweetened almond milk
    • 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
    • 240g gluten free plain flour
    • 200g cacao powder
    • 450g light brown soft sugar
    • 3 tsp baking powder
    • 2 tsp vanilla extract
    • 200g dark chocolate, melted
    • 150g coconut oil, melted
    • 350ml 黑料大事记 Organic Ginger Kombucha
    Chocolate icing
    • 600g 70%+ dark chocolate, roughly chopped
    • 400ml boiling water
    • 20 ice cubes
    • 3 large pieces of crystallised ginger, finely sliced
    Method
    1. Pre-heat the oven to 160掳C. Line 4 x 18cm cake tins with baking paper and grease the sides with coconut oil.
    2. Add the almond milk to a jug with the apple cider vinegar, stir and set to one-side while you prepare the rest of the cake.
    3. Sift the flour, sugar and cacao powder into a large mixing bowl. Add the baking powder and stir together to combine.
    4. In a saucepan, gently melt together the coconut oil and dark chocolate. Remove from the heat and set to one-side.
    5. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour in the almond milk and apple cider vinegar mix. Then pour in the melted coconut oil and dark chocolate and the vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly to combine. Finally pour in the 黑料大事记 Ginger Kombucha and stir until the cake mix is silky and smooth.
    6. Divide the chocolate ginger cake mix evenly between the 4 cake tins.
    7. Place 2 tins onto the middle shelf of the oven and the other 2 tins onto a lower shelf. Bake at 160掳C for 25 minutes, until there is a light bounce in the centre of the cakes when pressed gently with a finger. The sponges do not have a big rise once baked. After 25 minutes remove the top 2 cakes to a wire rack. The cakes on the lower shelf may need to bake for a further 4 minutes on the middle shelf.
    8. Remove the remaining 2 cakes from the oven and leave on a wire rack to cool for 20 minutes before carefully turning the sponges out of the tins. Leave to cool fully on the wire wrack.
    To make the single ingredient chocolate icing
    1. You will need two mixing bowls - a medium sized bowl that is heat and microwave proof and that will fit inside a larger mixing bowl.
    2. Add the roughly chopped chocolate to the medium sized mixing bowl. Pour over the boiling water and stir thoroughly until the chocolate has completely melted and becomes smooth.
    3. Put the ice cubes into the second larger mixing bowl and sit the bowl with the melted chocolate directly on top and start to whisk. It will slowly start to thicken, once this starts remove the chocolate bowl from the ice. If the chocolate thickens too far and becomes stiff place the bowl in the microwave on a low heat for 10-15 seconds and stir.
    4. Remove the chocolate bowl from the ice and use a palette knife to spread the icing onto the top of the first layer of cake, then place on top the next sponge layer and repeat until you have iced all 4 tiers of the cake. Spread more icing thinly around the sides of the cake and use a cake scraper or palette knife to cover the sides. To create a smoother surface, warm the palette knife/scraper in hot water.
    Decorate the top of the cake with a scattering of sliced crystallised ginger. To serve enjoy your slice of Chocolate and Ginger cake with the perfect accompaniment of a sparkling glass of 黑料大事记 Organic Ginger Kombucha. Store the cake in an airtight container and eat within 3 days. Enjoy! Recipe by Claire & Sarah from Healthy Twists.]]>
    /blogs/blog/sweet-potato-toasts-post-workout-recipe 2019-10-23T00:00:00+01:00 2026-03-03T14:19:26+00:00 Sweet Potato Toasts - Post-workout Recipe Amelia Henderson Ingredients:
    • 3 large sweet potatoes
    • olive oil
    • salt
    For the carrot smoked 鈥榮almon鈥 or lox:
    • 3 carrots
    • 1 tsp liquid smoke
    • 1 tbsp soya sauce
    • 2 tsp seaweed seasoning
    • 1 tbsp maple syrup
    • fresh dill to garnish
    For the cashew cream cheese:
    • 200g cashew nuts
    • 15g nutritional yeast
    • 1 lemon, juiced
    • 1 garlic clove or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
    • salt and pepper
    • a little water
    For the guacamole:
    • 2 avocados
    • 1 lemon, juiced
    • salt and pepper
    • chopped tomatoes and cress to garnish
    For the hummus:
    • 1 tin chickpeas, drained
    • 1 lemon, juiced
    • 1/2 clove garlic
    • 1/2 tsp smoked salt
    For the quick pickled onion:
    • 1 large red onion
    • 120ml cider vinegar
    • 1/2 tbsp sugar
    Method:
    1. To make the sweet potato toasts cut the sweet potatoes into 5mm slices.
    2. Place on a baking tray and brush with oil on both sides.
    3. Sprinkle with salt and bake at 200C for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
    4. For the carrot lox peel the carrots and then slice them into long, thin strips with the vegetable peeler.
    5. Place in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle over the seaweed seasoning, soya sauce and liquid smoke.
    6. Mix well then cover the dish and bake at 180C for 30 minutes.
    7. Remove from the oven, pour over the maple syrup and mix well.
    8. Replace the cover and leave to cool to room temperature.
    9. For the cashew cheese place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. You can also do this in a bowl with a stick blender.
    10. Add a tablespoon or two of water if you would like it a little less thick.
    11. Spread some cream cheese on a sweet potato toast and top with a piece or two of carrot lox and garnish with a sprig of dill.
    12. For the guacamole blend the avocados with the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Top with chopped tomatoes and garnish with cress.
    13. To make the hummus drain the chickpeas and blend together with the lemon juice, garlic and smoked salt. Add water until it reaches the desired consistency.
    14. To make the quick pickled onion first slice the onion thinly. Heat the vinegar and sugar in a small pan until it boils, add the onion and cook until it begins to wilt.
    15. Remove from the heat, cover the pan and leave to stand for 15 mins.
    16. To serve put a spoonful of hummus on the sweet potato toast and top with some of the onion.
    They go beautifully with the fruity Enjoy! Recipe by Ginger Vegan. ]]>
    /blogs/blog/turmeric-bliss-balls-pre-workout-recipe 2019-10-23T00:00:00+01:00 2026-03-03T14:19:25+00:00 Turmeric Bliss Balls - Pre-workout Recipe Amelia Henderson Ingredients:
    • 200g almonds
    • 100g brazil nuts
    • 200g dried apricots
    • 100g dried mango
    • 3 tsp turmeric
    • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
    • 1/4 tsp coriander
    Method:
    1. Put all the ingredients in a food processor and whizz until the nuts have become small pieces and the mixture is beginning to clump together.
    2. Scoop out heaped tablespoons of the mixture and form into balls with your hands.
    3. If you want the nuts more finely ground then whizz the nuts in the food processor on their own first and then add the other ingredients.
    4. Great for an energy boost and perfect accompaniment to
    Enjoy! If you're looking for more ways to incorporate turmeric into your diet to support a healthy lifestyle, check our delicious听, or consider adding听听to your daily routine.听*Always check with your GP first, especially if you're taking other medications. Recipe by Ginger Vegan.]]>
    /blogs/blog/raspberry-apple-porridge-recipe 2019-10-09T00:00:00+01:00 2026-03-03T14:19:24+00:00 Raspberry & Apple Porridge Recipe Amelia Henderson Ingredients: 200g porridge oats 500ml water 500ml soya milk 50g sunflower seeds 1 apple 150g raspberries, fresh or frozen 1 tsp cinnamon Toppings: apple, raspberries, sunflower seeds, maple syrup and nut butter. Method:
    1. Peel and chop the apple.
    2. Put the oats, water, milk, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, apple and raspberries into a pan and cook over a medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened.
    3. Spoon into bowls and top with sliced apple, fresh raspberries and a sprinkling of sunflower seeds.
    4. Drizzle over maple syrup and a runny nut butter to taste.
    This goes beautifully with . Enjoy! ]]>
    /blogs/blog/coffee-mint-refresher-mocktail 2019-10-07T00:00:00+01:00 2026-03-03T14:19:23+00:00 Coffee Mint Refresher Mocktail Amelia Henderson Ingredients: 50ml sugar 50ml water 3 or 4 mint sprigs Espresso Coffee Kombucha Squeeze of lime Method:
    • First make the syrup.
    • Put the water and sugar in a pan along with 1 sprig of mint. Bring to the boil and simmer for no longer than 1 minute.
    • Leave to cool.
    • In a tall glass muddle a sprig of mint with 1 tbsp of the syrup, a squeeze of lime and a dash of the Espresso Coffee Kombucha until the mint releases its flavours.
    • Add ice, another sprig of mint and the rest of the Kombucha and stir to mix.
    • For an easier and lower sugar version use agave syrup instead of making your own.
    Get your here! Enjoy! Recipe by Mairi Rivers aka Ginger Vegan]]>
    /blogs/blog/tropical-peach-punch-recipe 2019-10-04T00:00:00+01:00 2026-03-03T14:19:22+00:00 Tropical Peach Punch Recipe Amelia Henderson Makes 1 Ingredients:
    • 25ml white rum
    • 25ml orange cura莽ao
    • 25ml peach schnapps
    • 25ml pineapple juice
    • 25ml orange and mango juice
    • 50ml Peach & Turmeric Kombucha plus extra to top up
    • Ice
    • Peach slices, pineapple slices and leaves and cocktail cherry to garnish
    • Cocktail umbrellas and paper straws
    If you are making a large jug then add mango pieces and strawberries to the jug Method:
    1. In a cocktail shaker mix together the rum, cura莽ao, schnapps and fruit juices with plenty of ice.
    2. Strain into an ice filled tall glass and then pour over the Kombucha.
    3. Stir gently then garnish with a cocktail stick with pineapple leaves, a piece of pineapple, peach slice and cocktail cherry.
    4. Add an umbrella and colourful straws and enjoy!
    To make a larger quantity mix everything in a jug along with the ice and add peach slices, mango and strawberries. Recipe by听Mairi Rivers aka Ginger Vegan]]>
    /blogs/blog/bbq-pulled-jackfruit-burgers 2019-10-02T00:00:00+01:00 2026-03-03T14:19:21+00:00 BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Burgers Amelia Henderson Ingredients:
    • 4 burger buns and fillings such as lettuce and fried onions
    • 2 x 400g cans Jackfruit
    • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
    • 1/2 tsp mild chili powder
    • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
    For the sauce:
    • 100g tomato ketchup
    • 2 tbsp soya sauce
    • 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
    • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika
    • 1 tsp onion powder
    Method:
    1. First make the sauce by combining all the ingredients in a bowl and stirring together well.
    2. Drain the jackfruit and pat dry.
    3. Tear the chunks into pieces with your fingers and place in a bowl.
    4. Sprinkle over the paprika, chilli powder, salt and garlic powder and mix well.
    5. In a frying pan heat the oil on a medium high heat. Add the jackfruit and cook for about 5 minutes stirring frequently.
    6. Add in about half of the sauce and cook for a further 2 minutes. The jackfruit should be nice and tender by now and have soaked up the flavours of the sauce.
    7. Prepare the burger buns and pile on the jackfruit. Top with fried onions and serve with your favourite Kombucha.
    Try our Peach & Turmeric Kombucha Recipe by Mairi Rivers aka Ginger Vegan.]]>
    /blogs/blog/happy-september-equinox-celebrate-with-our-light-dark-cocktails-featuring-our-new-kombucha-flavours 2019-09-20T00:00:00+01:00 2026-03-03T14:19:19+00:00 Happy September 黑料大事记! Celebrate with our light & dark cocktails featuring our new kombucha flavours Amelia Henderson During an equinox, the centre of the Sun is directly above the Earth鈥檚 Equator. This phenomena occurs twice every year, usually around the 20th March and 23rd September, and is regarded as the start of the Spring & Autumn seasons. An equinox gives the world a sense of balance as on the day of an equinox, daytime and nighttime are of approximately equal duration all over the planet. At 黑料大事记 Kombucha, our mission is simple and balanced. We aim to produce delicious drinks, finding the equilibrium between what makes you feel good, what tastes good and what鈥檚 good for the planet. To celebrate the September 黑料大事记, we've created two fun cocktails for you to enjoy: a light one to represent the day, and a dark one to represent the night! Recipes by Mairi Rivers AKA Ginger Vegan

    Peach and Thyme Bourbon

    Ingredients: 50ml Bourbon Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 peach 1 tbsp agave syrup 2 sprigs fresh thyme Peach and Turmeric Kombucha Method:
    1. Cut the peach into slices and put 1/4 of the peach into a cocktail shaker, reserving the other slices for garnishing.
    2. Add the thyme, agave, lemon juice and bourbon to the shaker and muddle together until the peach is pulp.
    3. Strain into a glass filled with ice and top up with Peach and Turmeric Kombucha.
    4. Add a slice or two of peach to the glass and top with a sprig of thyme.

    Coffee Hazelnut Cocktail

    Ingredients: 50ml Frangelico 50ml Tequila 100ml Espresso Coffee Kombucha Handful of hazelnuts Method:
    1. Stir the Frangelico, Tequila and Espresso Coffee Kombucha together.
    2. Blitz the hazelnuts in a food processor until finely ground, reserving a few whole ones to add to the glass.
    3. Empty the ground hazelnuts out onto a plate.
    4. Dip your finger in the Frangelico and rub around the rim of a tumbler.
    5. Dip the rim of the glass into the ground hazelnuts so that the rim is coated.
    6. Fill the glass with ice and pour the cocktail over. Add a few hazelnuts to the glass to garnish.
    Enjoy!]]>