Tepache Benefits: Why You Should Drink This Fermented Pineapple Tonic

The Fabled Alchemist Tepache uses pineapple scraps, piloncillo, and wild fermentation to create a probiotic tonic. Get the recipe for this Mexican fermented drink. P2DT15 minutes

What You Need

Recipe 1 whole pineapple (about 3-4 pounds), scrubbed and cut into chunks with rind on 8 cups filtered water 1 cup piloncillo or dark brown sugar 2 cinnamon sticks 4 whole cloves (optional) 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns (optional)

Step 1 Place pineapple chunks (with rind) in a half-gallon glass jar or ceramic crock.

Step 2 Pour filtered water over the pineapple until fully submerged, leaving 2 inches of headspace.

The Result Tepache uses pineapple scraps, piloncillo, and wild fermentation to create a probiotic tonic. Get the recipe for this Mexican fermented drink.

Tepache Benefits: Why You Should Drink This Fermented Pineapple Tonic

The Fabled Alchemist Full recipe with herbalist notes Get the Full Recipe