Bebida Refrescante de Jun de Flor de Elder Escandinavo
(Refreshing Scandinavian Elderflower Jun Drink)
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Ingredientes
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6 g Té Verde
(Loose leaf recommended for best flavor)
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1.5 liters Agua de manantial fresca
(Filter or use pure water for best fermentation results)
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150 grams Miel cruda
(Substitute with maple syrup for vegan version)
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6 heads Cabezas de flor de saúco frescas
(Gently rinsed and picked clean)
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20 grams Jengibre fresco
(Sliced thin to add a peppery kick)
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50 ml Jugo de Limón Fresco
(Aporta brillo y equilibra la dulzura)
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1 piece Jun culture SCOBY
(For initiating fermentation)
(Loose leaf recommended for best flavor)
(Filter or use pure water for best fermentation results)
(Substitute with maple syrup for vegan version)
(Gently rinsed and picked clean)
(Sliced thin to add a peppery kick)
(Aporta brillo y equilibra la dulzura)
(For initiating fermentation)
Nutrición
- Porciones: 4
- Tamaño de porción: 1 vaso (250ml)
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Calcium: 5 mg
- Iron: 0.1 mg
Instrucciones
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1 - Steep Tea:
Boil spring water and steep green tea leaves for 5 minutes. Remove tea leaves to avoid bitterness.
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2 - Dissolve Honey:
While tea is still warm, stir in raw honey until fully dissolved, creating a sweet tea base.
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3 - Add Flavorings:
Add sliced ginger, fresh elderflower heads, and lemon juice to the sweetened tea.
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4 - Cool Mixture:
Allow mixture to cool to room temperature to prevent harming the jun culture.
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5 - Add SCOBY & Ferment:
Transfer mixture to a clean glass jar, add the Jun SCOBY, cover with cloth, and ferment at room temperature (21-24°C) for 48 hours.
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6 - Strain & Bottle:
Carefully remove the SCOBY, strain out elderflower and ginger pieces, and bottle the Jun tea in airtight containers.
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7 - Second Fermentation (optional):
Allow bottled Jun to carbonate by leaving it at room temperature for 24 more hours. Refrigerate afterward.
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8 - Serve Chilled:
Serve chilled in glasses, enjoy its refreshing, floral sparkle.
Boil spring water and steep green tea leaves for 5 minutes. Remove tea leaves to avoid bitterness.
While tea is still warm, stir in raw honey until fully dissolved, creating a sweet tea base.
Add sliced ginger, fresh elderflower heads, and lemon juice to the sweetened tea.
Allow mixture to cool to room temperature to prevent harming the jun culture.
Transfer mixture to a clean glass jar, add the Jun SCOBY, cover with cloth, and ferment at room temperature (21-24°C) for 48 hours.
Carefully remove the SCOBY, strain out elderflower and ginger pieces, and bottle the Jun tea in airtight containers.
Allow bottled Jun to carbonate by leaving it at room temperature for 24 more hours. Refrigerate afterward.
Serve chilled in glasses, enjoy its refreshing, floral sparkle.
Más información sobre: Bebida Refrescante de Jun de Flor de Elder Escandinavo
Scandinavian Elderflower Jun: A Refreshing Nordic Tradition
Scandinavian Elderflower Jun is a delicate, effervescent fermented tea native to the Nordic countries. It blends the floral essence of wild-harvested elderflowers with the healthful probiotics of jun fermentation—fermented green tea sweetened with raw honey. This refreshing drink embodies centuries-old fermentation traditions combined with the region’s natural botanicals.
History and Cultural Significance
While Jun is often associated with Tibet or mountainous Asia, Scandinavians historically inspired their fermented teas from local ingredients like wild elderflower, celebrated in summer festivities. Elderflowers bloom briefly in Nordic climates, their delicate aroma treasured and incorporated in foods and drinks. Traditionally, home recipes were created, brewing seasonal teas as natural remedies to boost gut health and promote vitality during long winters.
Unique Qualities
Unlike the more common kombucha, which ferments black or green tea with cane sugar, Jun uses raw honey for a gentler fermentation with a subtly floral and fruity taste profile. The elderflower lends aromatic sweetness and fresh, floral notes paired perfectly with a touch of ginger’s warming spiciness and crisp lemon to brighten the balance.
Recipe Tips & Personal Notes
- Use pure water and raw, high-quality honey to encourage a healthy SCOBY and tasty fermentation.
- Ensure tea is fully cooled before adding the Jun culture to avoid killing the beneficial bacteria.
- The fermentation time varies depending on temperature: 48 hours at 21-24°C is ideal for light fizz and flavor.
- Optional second fermentation in sealed bottles promotes carbonation and delightful natural bubbles.
Serving Suggestion
Serve chilled on its own or paired with light Scandinavian dishes such as smoked fish, rye bread, or fresh berries, celebrating the marriage of natural methods and regionally foraged flavors.
In all, Scandinavian Elderflower Jun exemplifies both ancestral technique and modern wellness, perfectly capturing a playful yet elegant Nordic appetence for natural living and artisanal small-batch craft beverages.
