{"product_id":"fermentaholics-organic-crystallized-ginger","title":"Fermentaholics Organic Crystallized Ginger","description":"Your package includes organic loose leaf chamomile flowers, carefully dried and preserved for long term shelf stability.\n\nOrganic Chamomile Tea is a gentle and comforting choice for brewing kombucha. This calming herbal tea supports healthy SCOBY growth and adds a smooth, honey-like sweetness with soft floral notes. Its natural soothing properties create a light, mellow kombucha that’s both relaxing and refreshing, making it a delightful option for brewers seeking a subtle, balanced flavor.\n\nChamomile flowers steeped in hot water make for a delightful herbal infusion that aids in relaxation. Great for before bed, or any time of the day since it is caffeine-free!\n\nChamomile is also a great flavor enhancer during the secondary fermentation of your favorite fermented beverages. Add 1 tsp dried chamomile per 16 oz jar, add fermented liquid (kombucha, kefir, kvass, etc) and let ferment for 3-5 days at room temperature with the caps on tightly.\n\nTo enjoy a cup of tea on its own:\n\nBring 8 fl oz of water to a boil, remove from heat.\n\nAdd 2 grams (1 heaping teaspoon) to tea to an infuser, tea bag or straight into your cup.\n\nPour water over the flowers.\n\nLet steep for 5-7 minutes.\n\nStrain or remove the flowers, then enjoy!\n\nTo use for brewing kombucha:\n\nPrimary Fermentation: To use chamomile in your primary fermentation, replace ½ of the normal tea called for kombucha with dried chamomile flowers and brew like normal. For instructions on brewing kombucha, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fermentaholics.com\/how-to-brew-kombucha-at-home\/\"\u003eHow to Make Kombucha\u003c\/a\u003e. For a totally caffeine-free kombucha brew, use ½ chamomile, ½ rooibos tea.\n\nSecondary Fermentation: You can also use chamomile to flavor a secondary fermentation instead of using it in the primary. Simply make a chamomile tea concentrate, let cool fully and add to the bottles with finished kombucha. You can add lavender, hibiscus or rose hips to make a fabulous floral kombucha flavor. For more information about secondary fermentation, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fermentaholics.com\/kombucha-second-fermentation\/\"\u003eKombucha Secondary Fermentation\u003c\/a\u003e.","brand":"Fermentaholics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47280991109308,"sku":"kn010","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/7370\/6172\/files\/Organic-Crystallized-Ginger.webp?v=1786817553","url":"https:\/\/nthbs.com\/products\/fermentaholics-organic-crystallized-ginger","provider":"North Texas Homebrew Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}