Kombucha Sichuan Pepper and Citrus Fruits

Non-alcoholic artisanal, naturally fermented, microbiota-friendly – ​​Live, unpasteurized

The elegant tingle of Sichuan and the peel of grapefruit and orange: like an orange wine, but without the alcohol.

Sichuan Pepper and Citrus Kombucha from Funky Fermenteria

Sichuan Pepper and Citrus Kombucha is the boldest creation from Giulia Faraon's lab: a kombucha with sweetly spicy and citrusy notes, where Sichuan pepper is enhanced by grapefruit and orange peel, on a base of Assam and Ceylon black teas that lends a textured sip thanks to the tannins. Sparkling and with a smooth acidity, it's reminiscent—according to the producer—of an orange wine without the alcohol: a surefire accompaniment to pizza, a faithful companion for low-/medium-calorie aperitifs, a resource for food pairing with Asian dishes, and a valuable ingredient in cocktails. And if you find a baby scoby in the bottle, it's the artisan's signature: you're drinking a vibrant and beneficial kombucha.
 
 
 

The roots of this Kombucha are deep in tradition

Sichuan pepper holds a secret: it's not a true pepper, but the fragrant berry of a prickly ash tree that Chinese cuisine has revered for over two thousand years as huājiāo, "flowering pepper." Present at imperial banquets and the heart of Sichuan cuisine, it owes its fame to the sensation the Chinese call "má": that electric, slightly numbing tingle that vibrates on the lips and—the intuition behind this bottle—recreates tactile sensations similar to those of alcohol, making it the perfect ally for non-alcoholic drinks. Marrying it with citrus peel is also an ancient practice: in China, huājiāo has always been paired with dried mandarin peel. Giulia reinterprets that pairing with a Mediterranean twist, with grapefruit and orange, within the age-old art of fermented tea.
 
 
 

Choosing Sichuan Pepper and Citrus Kombucha means taking care of yourself.

Live and never pasteurized or microfiltered, this kombucha preserves the beneficial microorganisms that convert sugar into organic acids during fermentation, enriching it with B vitamins, enzymes, and antioxidants—with black tea polyphenols enhanced by the work of the scoby. With just 23 kcal and 4,5 g of sugar per 100 ml, zero fat and zero salt, it's the aperitif that befriends the gut microbiota instead of weighing it down: the enveloping sensation of Sichuan pepper gives fullness to the sip without a gram of alcohol, for toasts that the next day are remembered only for their taste.
 
 
 

Best Uses: Sichuan Pepper and Citrus Kombucha

• THE BLUE CHEESE YOU DON'T EXPECT – The sommelier's pairing suggested by the house: serve it very cold with Organic Grangessato Blue Cheese: the citrus acidity and tingling of the Sichuan cleanse the power of the cheese like a great sipping wine.
• PUMPKIN DINNER – Giulia loves it with pumpkin, and she's right: try it with pumpkin Olga Organic Carnaroli Rice or a creamy soup Delicate Pumpkin or Organic Hokkaido Pumpkin: the earthy sweetness and citrus zest are sought after with every sip.
• THE AUTHOR'S NO/LOW APERITIF – Pure in a wine glass, or mixed as a mocktail base with ice and an orange peel: accompanied with croutons Organic Yellow Pepper and Cashew Pesto for an aperitif table all in the same color.

The Producer: Funky Fermenteria

Funky Fermenteria is Giulia Faraon's artisanal workshop in Nervesa della Battaglia, near Treviso. Faraon, the designer, left everything behind to ferment live, unpasteurized kombucha in small batches—a curious exploration of the untapped potential of non-alcoholic beverages in the heart of the Prosecco region.
 
 
 

Ingredients

Water, live kombucha culture (bacteria and yeast), sugar, Assam tea, Ceylon tea, Sichuan pepper, grapefruit peel, orange peel.

Storage: Store below 10°C. This is a live, unpasteurized product: the presence of a small scoby in the bottle is a sign of authenticity.
 
 
 

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100ml of product)

• Energy: 96 kJ / 23 kcal
• Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 4,5 g, of which sugars: 4,5 g
• Protein: 0 g
• Salt: 0 g

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