Ginger syrup 

You get much more from the ginger by simmering it. Use for kombucha and hot tea.

*Peel ginger with a spoon. The peel really comes off without taking off any of the ginger root.

*Keep ginger in freezer. It peels immediately upon taking out.
~1 qt of Ginger syrup
16 oz water
2 oz fresh ginger roughly peeled and diced fine
Peel of 1 lemon, not the bitter white part
Cover and simmer together gently 30 minutes.

Cover and steep 1 hour. (steeping too long made it lose flavor and can become bitter)

Strain and stir in:
16 oz honey
Juice the rest of the lemon into the syrup

Keep in refrigerator.

Use for kombucha or hot tea.

Kombucha Second Ferment:
4 oz each quart bottle

~Ginger-Hibiscus
16 oz water
2 oz fresh ginger
peel of lemon
After simmering gently add and steep:
5 g hibiscus
5 g rosehips
Add:
juiced lemon
16 oz honey

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