Fermentation Forest Cold Brew

Day 1: Fermentation Setup

1. Coarsely grind coffee beans
2. Mix ground coffee with kombucha starter in glass jar
3. Add dried berries and 200ml room temperature water
4. Cover with cheesecloth, let ferment 24-48 hours at room temperature

Day 3: Cold Brew Process

1. Add remaining 800ml cold water to fermented mixture
2. Stir gently and refrigerate for 48 hours
3. Strain through fine mesh, then coffee filter
4. Dilute 1:1 with cold water if desired
5. Serve over ice

• Use only glass or ceramic containers during fermentation
• Taste after 24 hours - longer fermentation increases funkiness
• The kombucha starter adds beneficial bacteria for complex flavors
• Store final brew refrigerated for up to 5 days
• Start with less fermentation time on your first attempt