Fire Cider

Have you heard of fire cider?
This traditional preparation has long been used as a seasonal natural tonic.

Both warming and stimulating, and rich in natural ingredients, fire cider is easy to make at home and can be a great addition to a spring wellness routine.

Why fire cider in the spring?

Spring is often associated with a period of gentle “detox”, when many people aim to naturally support the body’s elimination processes after winter.

Thanks to its powerful ingredients, fire cider is traditionally appreciated for helping to:

• Stimulate digestion
• Support the body’s natural detoxification functions
• Provide plant compounds and antioxidants
• Help awaken the body and boost energy

Its tangy, spicy, and slightly sweet flavor makes it a refreshing tonic for seasonal transitions.

Simple recipe to make at home

Ingredients
(These ingredients are recognized in traditional herbal practices for their stimulating and revitalizing properties.)

• ½ cup freshly grated ginger
• ¼ cup chopped garlic (about 1 small head)
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• ½ organic lemon, sliced

• ½ organic orange, sliced
• 1 small hot pepper (to taste)
• 2 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 cloves
• 1 tsp fresh grated turmeric or turmeric powder
• Raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar (enough to fill the jar)
• 1–2 tbsp raw honey (to taste, added after maceration)

Preparation

1. Place all the ingredients (except the honey) into a 500 ml Mason jar.
2. Fill the jar completely with apple cider vinegar, making sure all ingredients are fully covered.
3. Seal the jar and let it macerate for 2–3 weeks in a dark place, shaking occasionally.
4. Strain the mixture and add honey to taste.

Your fire cider is ready! 🔥

How to use it

• 1 tablespoon in the morning diluted in warm water
• Add to a homemade salad dressing
• Mix into herbal tea

A simple daily ritual to bring warmth, vitality, and freshness to your spring routine.