1: Add all the ingredients (except apple cider vinegar and maple syrup) into a 1 liter jar.

2: Pour apple cider vinegar until all ingredients are fully covered, this is vital to prevent it going off.

3: Add a circle of parchment paper to top of jar before screwing on metal lid to ensure metal doesn’t come into contact with the liquid.

4: Shake the jar to ensure all ingredients are mixed up. Shake for a few seconds ideally every day.

5: After one month use a piece of mesh or nut bag to strain out all the solid ingredients and the liquid into a bowl. Really squeeze the cloth to ensure you get as much liquid as possible.

6: Add maple syrup or stevia drops to taste.

7: Discard ingredients into compost bin and pour liquid into a bottle, seal and store in a cool, dark place. It will keep longer in the fridge.

7: Drink 1, 2 tablespoons whenever you’re starting to feel run down or cold symptoms coming on. Take neat or diluted in warm water as a tea.

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