Fermented Drinks 101 -Kefir, Kombucha and more!-Wild Cultures @de la Casa

Making your own fermented food and Drinks is one of the best and simplest things you can do to improve your health - and it's less expensive and complicated than you might think!

Discover the art of fermentation and unlock a world of probiotic-rich drinks that are delicious, nutritious, and fun to to make! Guided by me, Olivia Wall of Wild Cultures, this hands-on workshop will teach you everything you need to know to get started and succeed.

What You’ll Learn:

Kombucha: Brew your own fizzy, tangy kombucha, packed with over 20 strains of probiotics, friendly acids, and gut-loving yeast for a refreshing health boost.

Milk Kefir: Create creamy, probiotic-rich milk kefir, containing over 50 strains of beneficial bacteria, and enzymes for a gut-friendly, dairy or non-dairy treat.

Water Kefir: Make your own sparkling, flavoured water kefir, teeming with up to 30 strains of probiotics, energizing yeast, and natural enzymes for a deliciously refreshing drink. Think ginger beer, sparkling elderflower and more!

We’ll dive into the incredible benefits of gut health, discussing how these probiotic-rich drinks can boost digestion, immunity, and overall well-being by supporting your microbiome. We’ll also touch on the rich history of these traditional beverages and their cultural significance across the globe.
Enjoy tastings throughout the workshop to inspire your fermentation journey!

What’s Included:

Professional tuition from a seasoned fermentation expert.
All ingredients and equipment needed for the day.
Recipe PDF's for all the drinks you’ll learn to make.
The option to purchase Kombucha SCOBYs, Water Kefir grains, and Milk Kefir grains to kickstart your creations.
Continued email or phone support for any fermentation questions.

Why Fermented Drinks?

For centuries, fermented food and drinks have been celebrated for their health benefits. Today, modern research highlights how vital they are for gut health—home to 80% of your immune system. This course is not only a treat for your taste buds but also an investment in your health.

Also check out my Fermented Veg Workshop the week before (kimchi, sauerkraut, pickles)

About Me:

With over 12 years of experience teaching fermentation workshops, I’ve introduced hundreds to the joys of fermentation. My recipes are rooted in tradition, blending family recipes passed down from my German mother with techniques perfected over years of hands-on practice.

Dietary-Friendly:

This course is adaptable to dietary preferences, including vegan and vegetarian options. Please advise me upon booking if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions?

Ready to Join?

Get ready to transform your gut health and your kitchen! For questions, email wildculturesworkshops@gmail.com or call 07903 043771. Let’s get fermenting!

What other's say:

"Thank you so much Olivia for a fabulous workshop yesterday - I loved it! I've always loved fermented foods but have never made my own - until now. My first batch of sauerkraut, water kefir, matsoni yoghurt and milk kefir are all fermenting away in my kitchen! I learnt so much and can't wait to experiment with different flavours. You are a an absolute credit to your craft Olivia!xx"- Peta

"Great workshop, very relaxed, fun and helped me with some simple steps to start getting creative. Olivia was great and really friendly and clearly knows her stuff. I will be doing a drinks one to follow up my food one soon. Definitely a great thing to do with friends too or a partner."- Naomi

"Brilliant! Very informative, great atmosphere. Hands on experience making sauerkraut. Learnt how to make water kefir, Kombucha, milk kefir and fermented yoghurt.Came away with very comprehensive notes, water kefir grains!Olivia was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about fermentation...I highly recommend it! " - Tess

"I went to the class today, I'm a chef and always looking to expand my culinary repertoire, I've waited 6 months to do this class and it was worth the wait I'm used to teaching classes not taking them but not only was it fun I learned loads, Olivia is really a warm, engaging beautiful person and I was blown away by all the things I learned and the information we were given about gut health and how to make an array of items from keffir water to kombucha to kimchi and sauerkraut and lots of other recipes too thank you Olivia I really enjoyed the class will let you know how I get on with your recipes!!" -Kam

"Olivia’s work shop is must go! Fun and informative and leaves you feeling happy that your on the way to a healthier you!" -Natasha

"Wow what a fantastic morning - thank you so much for putting on such a great event. I’ve learned so much and really excited to get in the kitchen and experiment! Highly recommend to everyone!" -Nicky

"I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop in March with Olivia at The Hive in Hove and it has given me more confidence to try out more fermentation. I have been introduced to matsoni yoghurt which I love and is so easy to make. My kitchen is like a lab of culturing now. I am looking forward to getting a ceramic crock to make more sauerkraut - I would never have believed that I would like to eat fermented cabbage - I am a convert!" -Julia

"I highly recommend this workshop! I am now making kombucha, yoghurt, milk and water keffir based on what I learned from Olivia Wall. Really enjoying growing my own cultures - it feels creative and fun (and is good for you!) Thanks!" -Suzanne

"I went to Olivia's 2 hour fermentation workshop a couple of weeks ago and learnt to do so much from sauerkraut to kombucha (which tastes amazing!) We came away with various fermented goodies one of which was a yogurt starter which is very simple to make and delicious. Olivia has equipped me with all the tools to turn my kitchen into my very own fermentation workshop! I've successfully made kefir, kombucha and yoghurt which my children love! And it's so good for them! Oliva is very knowledgeable and has been so helpful at answering my questions. Thank you Oliva xx" -Teresa