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@driftology.co Did you know you can turn chamomile tea into a crisp and relaxing champagne? 🥂 Chamomile Champagne INGREDIENTS * 5 cups water * 3 tbsp chamomile buds * Peel from 1 lemon (avoid white pith) * 8 thin slices fresh ginger * 5 cardamom pods, lightly crushed * 1 star anise * 10 black peppercorns * 2 tsp agave syrup * Small pinch of sea salt * ¼ tsp citric acid PREPARATION 1️⃣ Simmer water with ginger, cardamom, star anise, peppercorns, and lemon peel for 10 minutes 2️⃣ Remove from heat, add chamomile, and steep with lid on for 5 minutes 3️⃣ While still warm, stir in agave, salt, and citric acid until dissolved 4️⃣ Fine strain through a coffee filter so no particles remain 5️⃣ Chill in fridge until fully cold before fizzing 6️⃣ Using a carbonated drink maker, fizz in short bursts, then slow-vent in tiny releases—pause if foam rises 7️⃣ Chill in sealed carbonation bottle until ready to serve STORAGE * Best stored in sealed carbonation bottle for up to 12 hours * For a festive presentation, transfer to a flip top glass bottle before serving TIPS * IMPORTANT: Most soda siphons and SodaStreams are designed for water-only and will foam out or void warranties when used with tea or infused liquids. * I used the @drinkmate_usa OmniFizz, which is designed to carbonate tea, juice, cocktails using a slow-release valve that prevents blowouts. * No carbonation machine? Skip steps 6-7. Brew more concentrated using half the water, chill, then mix ½ tea concentrate : ½ cold club soda in-glass when serving. MODIFICATIONS * Want it sweeter? This version is intentionally dry/brut. If you normally prefer sweeter sparkling wines, simply increase agave or mix in white grape juice before carbonating. * No citric acid? You can use juice from ½ lemon, but you’ll lose some of the crispness and clarity. #driftology #alcoholfree #mocktailrecipe #holidaydrinks #bettersleep
