How To Make Sprite From PINE NEEDLES | Pine Needle Soda

[@ainschuntayleuhn1147]

Warning! A Canning jar is not designed for a lot of internal pressure compared to a Pop Bottle. You can have it Blow-up if there is too much pressure or a flaw in the glass. (Former Glass Inspector for Consumers Glass)

[@ashtoncruz2463]

This comment deserves all the likes.

[@relax2dream164]

Great information.

[@TweetyPAK7]

Interesting. And interesting job!

[@anasevi9456]

yep, if I would hazard a guess since there is no heating in this recipe; SodaStream bottles would be the most available and best to use with a wide enough mouth to shake the needles out with a rinze.

[@TheTinkerersWife]

That sounds yummy. I would recommend using washed kombucha bottles like the GT brand's to ferment in.

[@sarahdaestrela6098]

Word of caution to folks: hemlock can refer to two very different plants: one is conifer trees, which are safe, and the other is a poisonous plant in the carrot family. Don't make this from poison hemlock!

[@irene_in_progress]

😅 came here looking for this warning 🙏🏻

[@hew2356]

That was my first thought when I heard "hemlock!"

[@80PercentScottish]

Interesting. In the UK hemlock refers to the dangerous plant alone. Never heard of a conifer being called hemlock here.

[@ethelryan257]

@@80PercentScottish Tsuga sieboldii. Crushed, the needles of this conifer smell like the poisonous Conium maculatum which you know.

[@kcofini8919]

@@hew2356 Yes, my first thought was " didn't Socrates kill himself with hemlock?"

[@GreatDane933]

later in the year, I can recommend making elderflower drink. You can probably find lots of recipes. But you basically do what you did with the needles. The drink needs to be diluted before drinking, and is the taste of summer for most danes. You can also ferment the diluted drink into "elderflower champagne". the flowers are also great dipped in crepe batter, fried and dusted with powdered sugar.

[@boxybrown33]

First time I made spruce tip syrup I couldn’t believe how good it was. Turns out most evergreens can be used to flavor things and they all taste great.

[@TPark-rf3lt]

Theres a clever little book called "How To Eat Your Christmas Tree" thats worth a look, if anyone is interested 😊

[@promisedjubileedaniels]

@@TPark-rf3lt I'll check that out! Thanks for sharing 😁

[@sharonlatour6230]

😁 I didn't know that!!

[@llamasugar5478]

@@TPark-rf3lt Ooh, TFS!

[@kathleennorton7913]

Some are poisonous!

[@jaemcgriff2425]

She is so good with describing tastes. I promise it’s like I’m tasting whatever it is with her. I love this channel.

[@barbarjinks8170]

I just went through the most horrific breakup of my life and I missed seeing your videos all over Facebook. I smiled when I saw your friendly happy face flash across my KZbin feed as I clicked. Thank you for being just pure entertainment and kindness. Thank you for never once mentioning something happening in the world and just cutting straight to the chase in teaching us something. You have no idea how much it can help someone.

[@dianekim4385]

Yes. Life is for the living. Let's do it and inspire others to do likewise.

[@Parsonal]

Where I live we call this 'spruce beer', it's funny to hear it referred to as 'pine needle soda'! I'm surprised that it's compared to Sprite, too, I've never considered it to have a citrusy taste. One of my favourite bubbly flavours.

[@bellablue5285]

Only spruce beer I've had tasted the way a Christmas tree (or pinesol) smells. Not sure citrus came anywhere near my mind

[@emptysoul5057]

Spruce pine killed one of my goats idk. I don't eat things that kill them since they can eat almost anything.

[@brandon9172]

​@@emptysoul5057 Spruce pine isn't a thing. Those are two different genera. All spruce trees species are edible. You're goat probably either ate one of the few pines species that are toxic (which are not the ones people consume) or a Fir species.

[@RometoDade]

They are 2 different things. Spruce and pine are different trees

[@Shitballs69420]

Yea spruce beer, ancient recipe. Also yea didn’t understand the sprite comparison either.

[@ariella1454]

You should actually try a lot of Black Foragers recipes because they’re all so interesting. I’d love to see you try her seamoss panna cotta, violet syrup or the one where she did a a vegan chick file sandwich dupe with battered fried mushroom

[@emmymade]

Alexis is wonderful. A little while back I made a scrumptious fried chicken of the woods sandwich : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXKqpYSNl86KsMk.

[@pattiannepascual]

@@emmymade ♥️♥️♥️

[@ariella1454]

@@emmymade omigosh you did do the mushroom one! 😆 haha thanks I’ll check that out now. Hers looked so delish

[@barshafoxman4169]

I would love to see a collab series with you and Alexis! :)

[@brucetidwell7715]

I've had violet syrup. It's pleasant and very floral. I don't just love it but my mother did. It does turn out a beautiful pale purple color. We made it from American wild violets, not Parma violets used in perfume which would have a much stronger flavor. Mushroom Chik fil e? Right. Maybe it's tasty but I don't see that even remotely being a chik fil e. Unless she just means a spicy battered slice of something vaguely chickenish flavored.

[@inofmotion]

SO HAPPY YOUR SENSE OF SMELL AND TASTE AND COMING BACK! We sorely missed seeing how much YOU enjoyed your own gastronomic experiences, with your endearing, articulate and thoughtful descriptions of them - but we'll take any time we can have with you. Thank you for your consistent efforts for us, through it all.

[@FaeAstray]

I grew up in Southern Appalachia and my Mamaw made pine needle and ginger brews from things she gathered around her farm. She also made alcoholic brews too.

[@TheBesilas]

Appalachia is a brewers dream when it comes to making anything homebrew and hedgerow

[@JTrizzleFizzle]

7:40 Yes, you want to keep it at least above 68 degrees Fahrenheit minimum (ideally mid 70s). I'm also from New England and used to make my own kombucha. My house didn't heat very well, so the winters were always hard to get good batches.

[@wherethehellamiat]

idk if I'd do that with a Christmas tree Aside from the pesticides they also get a couple coats of tree paint before getting cut and shipped in the fall And if I remember correctly, pine needles are rich in vitamin C.

[@Lavenderrose73]

I would definitely have to know beyond a shadow of a doubt that the tree had not been treated with something before doing that. Maybe going to one of those places where you have to cut your own tree down might be safer. I live in Sacramento and don't see very many white pines, although I do see a very Tall Pine Tree but I don't know what kind of pine it is. It has regular pine needles so I know it's not one of the yew pine trees, but I don't know if it's a pine that is safe to do this with. I wanted to try it last time it rained and a lot of those branches had fallen to the ground, and I almost did take that chance. Stopped short of that.

[@natew7790]

I would warn everyone against using a canning jar for making sodas. They are not designed to handle the pressure and can explode, causing a big mess or worse, injury.

[@emzkoe3904]

I've seen this a few times but only say canning jars. Is it the same with the flip-top bottle?

[@ghostfacekiller891]

@@emzkoe3904 no the thickness of the bottles glass was designed to have internalized pressure, so thats fine

[@emzkoe3904]

@@ghostfacekiller891 thanks 😊

[@ghostfacekiller891]

@@emzkoe3904 happy fermenting 😄

[@vegaxpunk]

Burp ur Jars

[@sheryljohnson6602]

I love pine needle tea, but wouldn't have thought to ferment it like this. Also, some of the 'lemony' taste you're getting is not from the lemon, but the pine. One of the things I love about pine needle tea is the lemony taste.

[@christinalewis9305]

hello what is the safest pine needles to drink

[@moonasha]

@@christinalewis9305 white pine, because you can't confuse them for anything else. Yew is really the only pine tree thing that is poisonous and you'll never mistake it for white pine

[@alltheday]

I wanted you to make this because I don't believe it tastes like Sprite and knew you would tell us the truth!

[@LordDragox412]

TikTok: It tastes like X! Real life: It doesn't. Wow, who would've thought? What a shocker.

[@Hypercane2025]

Yeah!

[@moonchildva]

Maybe if you add some lemon and lime juice, since that's what flavor sprite is

[@loftikuss]

@@moonchildva then you just can use soda stream and put lemon juice in-no pine needles needed haha

[@scott8919]

If you soak pine needles in water it's going to taste like pine. It doesn't take a wizard to figure that out. Just like with the soy sauce soda that was supposed to "taste like Coke".

[@Silentgrace11]

Can confirm that yes, fermentation definitely prefers slightly warmer conditions! Those yeasty boys like to be warm and cozy, so room temp conditions would probably be optimal for letting them fizz and flourish ~

[@kylekelly1167]

I find things ferment good a top of the refrigerator near the back where the coils are pulling the heat out of the refrigerator.

[@matherman1111]

Yup, yeast like it warm.

[@kylekelly1167]

@@matherman1111 made delicious cinnamon rolls this method.

[@matherman1111]

@@kylekelly1167 oooo sounds nice

[@umami6462]

these are my favorite videos, when you ferment foods/drinks with elements from nature that we usually don’t use, thank you !!

[@emmymade]

It was my pleasure and glad to hear from a fellow fermenting enthusiast. 🤩

[@Klinety66]

You can also do this with piñon pine if you are out west. It's a real miracle tree, it's extremely fragrant, the nuts are superior in flavor, and the hardened sap can be used as chewing gum.

[@Star1320Light]

It is my absolute favorite and I've been missing it in the Ozarks and as I experiment with pine soda.

[@TrisaRenee1990]

I love the black forager she is truly just amazing! So glad you also find her incredible

[@rhondawest6838]

In school they taught us that white pine has five needles per bundle and red has three, and to remember that, count the letters in the color. 😉 Edited to add: apparently the pitch pine has three needles, not the red pine. Turns out not all fun facts are, in fact, facts. 😟 (Still applies to the white pine, tho)

[@eastdallasalice]

Wow, if that’s true, how can we as believers or non, neglect the presence of intelligent design by nature. Meaning, for some who don’t get it. Something with a thinking power came up with the designs in nature.

[@jenduck5520]

@@eastdallasalice say what now. Red in Spanish is roja. Four letters. Red in French is rouge… take my drift?

[@jenduck5520]

Great way to remember!

[@rhondawest6838]

@@eastdallasalice well, something with thinking power who spoke English and could count came up with the names, that's for sure 😊

[@eastdallasalice]

@@rhondawest6838 which came from word origins 👦🏻

[@gabrielfear2833]

You always make my day. Honest and objective while being respectful and wholesome. A treasure.

[@deliar.c.3389]

Your description of flavor is helpful. Thanks for doing a 7 days later example too.

[@thekingswool]

The joy in your face from being able to smell that lemon is priceless! So glad you got it back ❤

[@FranticPixel]

Jones soda made a Christmas Tree soda for the holidays and it was surprisingly good. I’m willing to try this!

[@MyFocusVaries]

Interesting! I met the Jones Soda creator 20+years ago at my university in Burnaby.

[@Batmandabomb]

Dont use christmas trees... they can be sprayed

[@ashmomofboys]

I’ve been drinking this stuff for years and years. Living in Colorado with so many pines makes it super easy.

[@macD723]

what you made is called jailhouse wine. If you're using the natural yeast, if it is carbonating, it means the yeast are doing their job and producing alcohol. What's more, you want it to stop "cooking" before drinking it. The best way is to put it in a fridge for a day. Otherwise, if you drink a full glass, it keeps cooking in your stomach and it WILL hurt! Yes, I learned the hard way. I was doubled over for about an hour in pain after making jailhouse wine with orange juice!

[@LaynieFingers]

Keep in mind that all the sugar you put in isn't in the final product, because of the yeast eating it to make the carbonation. :D

[@CookingWithCows]

And alcohol

[@TameraJacobs]

Does that the mean that the ending product would be lower sugar then say a soda you buy at the store.

[@amypaperlady1210]

@@TameraJacobs Heck, the *starting* product has less sugar...

[@LaynieFingers]

@@TameraJacobs This particular one has less sugar at the beginning than a regular soda, so yes.

[@player2763]

@@amypaperlady1210 trueeee

[@xnonsuchx]

When many people complain about sugar in sodas, they neatly ignore the fact that fruit juices have similar amounts and that bitterness/sourness flavors (in colas, Dr. Pepper, esp.) would make the drinks less palatable without enough sweetness. Look at how much sugar you need to add to lemonade/limeade. Try making a gallon of Kool-Aid with only half the sugar and see how bad it tastes.

[@mgratk]

When I was growing up we only ever made Kool-Aid with half the sugar. It was way too sweet otherwise. Different tastes for different folks.

[@xnonsuchx]

@@mgratk I agree it's quite sweet w/ the full amount of sugar, but I tried the Tropical Punch flavor w/ about 25-30% less sugar and found it slightly bitter, so I do maybe 10% less sugar.

[@huntersigler9895]

You’re not really supposed to drink fruit juice either 🤷‍♂️

[@TheMinot60]

I use to make it with 2/3 sugar, pre diabetes. Now I’m just drinking unsweetened teas and an occasional no sugar added kumbacha.

[@adajanetta1]

It's a matter of taste. Like others we made KoolAid with about half the sugar suggested. Most "diet" drinks are much too sweet (even before the weird aftertaste and the itching). The sugar content of fruit juices is not added to the juice but naturally occurring. Even so I cut apple juice, one of the sweetest juices, half and half with water for my baby. The main objection to fruit juice is that while it contains no more sugar/fructose than the fruit, and all the same vitamins and minerals, it has no fibre and there are a lot of apples needed to make a glass of juice, raising the calorie count.

[@RC_0669]

I love when something works and Emmy gets so excited!

[@mmichaels5345]

Going to try this!! I use plastic juice bottles for making sodas. Much safer. Usually just slightly tighten cap then back it off a little so it can release some pressure. Still works if the fermenting gets really rolling. Warmer temps best.

[@other_peoples_heartache4589]

unfortunately, using plastic containers for fermentation can cause toxic chemicals to diffuse into your drink. if explosions are the worry, invest in strong glass flip tops and store them in containers that will prevent glass from getting everywhere (in the event of an explosion)

[@janetshepherd7872]

Alexis is such a joy, and an amazing educator. I believe she’s writing a recipe book - so excited for when that comes out!

[@paulherman5822]

Looks like it has roots in 18th century (possibly older) spruce beer. I might have to try this! Thanks!

[@kayo5291]

The Outlander book series has the native Americans drinking pine (or was it spruce?) beer and serving it for special occasions. I would love to try this!

[@paulherman5822]

@@kayo5291 Townsend's channel has a recipe. 😉

[@kathleennorton7913]

Was it alcoholic?

[@paulherman5822]

@@kathleennorton7913 Yes, probably close to "small beer" or similar. This is, as well, but probably barely, like Slavic kvass. Under 1%, so it'd officially not be "alcoholic." Fermentation of any sort produces alcohol.

[@annie6515]

Oh my goodness how neat is this! Huge fan of the The Black Forager too 💚

[@sjhobsey1929]

Love the black forager she’s funny happy snacking don’t die. 😂😂

[@kitm141]

She is an absolute hero. The look, the knowledge, the attitude… I am such a fan.

[@TheFlyingGerbil]

IKEA used to sell cold pine tea and birch teas which I loved and was sad when they stopped selling so may have to try this. Would love to have it as a drink for the yule period as it would tie to bringing in greenery.

[@DreamStalker2]

@ the flying gerbil ikea has an awesome pear cider

[@michaelbeams9553]

Pine needles have a very high Vitamin C content . ( Pine needle tea was used to combat Vitamin C deficiency (a.k.a. Scurvy) ) . So I would imagine this "Homemade Sprite" is high in Vitamin C . 🌲

[@wallyman292]

My parents had a sailboat when I was growing up. We'd spend every weekend at the marina during the Summer months. Dad would usually start his day with a vodka and grapefruit (aka: a "greyhound"), which my mom would often scold him for. His answer was always "Gotta prevent the Scurvy!" thanks for the fond memory!

[@goshdarnit]

Pine needles tea is very medicinal and great anti viral

[@nope2095]

I was in a lab ages ago where we studied endophytes in pine needles. Microorganisms are dope!

[@Star1320Light]

If I could spend my life under a microscope examining plants I would ~*~ Such a fascinating beautiful rich world! But instead I'm focused on saving the planet. If I could get off that roller coaster and just coast...I'd be back in the botany labs in a heartbeat!

[@kellymullen8265]

I love watching the black forager . She is super funny and she is always full of information that I never knew

[@sheilamustain2390]

SO happy about your smell and taste returning. I can see how happy and relieved you are.

[@seb2cute590]

Love this video there’s a calming aura behind you! So happy that you achieved that fizz in the end.

[@rubensgirls9541]

Please, please, please if you are going to use your Christmas tree make sure it has not been sprayed with anything! Most tree farms have to spray their trees with antifungals, and pesticides. These are not meant to be ingested.

[@juliblued]

I just commented the same thing having not seen yours.

[@LnRit02]

you just keep getting better with each cover! this is SO sharp and clean.

[@Marialla.]

I love cedar tea, so I'll try it with that. I'll brew some tea to use instead of the water, and then pack fresh cedar greens into the bottle for the fermentation. Cedar tea has a fruity, flowery taste, so I imagine it will be wonderful! Can't wait to try!

[@Rose-jz6sx]

Oooh that sounds fantastic

[@tom4208]

I never really watch cooking videos or anything of these sorts. but your energy and the way you explain things makes watching fun! I love when someone can make something educational enjoyable! thats what its all about!

[@rbvmtr]

Interesting! I usually make pine needle tea and acorn coffee during the fall and winter months.

[@ShesMongolianASMR]

Acorn coffee sounds interesting! I would try it

[@rbvmtr]

Please research first. There are plenty of videos to make. Acorns have to be prepared to leach out the tannins after that they can be used for coffee or turned into flour .

[@Star1320Light]

Acorn tanins are remedied by leeching them first. Crack the shells or shell completely and crack the nut even, then leave them in the running river for the day while you swim around (4-8 hours) (inside a teeshirt all tied/sewn together). Running them under water from the sink is super wasteful, unless you have a system for using that runoff water. Acorn coffee sounds so YUMMY!! I would definitely be interested in that. I'm hoping for a bumper crop this year. Moved under some oak trees last year and the year before and there wasn't much to be harvested, so I left them for the animals. Lots of walking stick bugs tho ~*~ they are so SWEETLY FRIENDLY.

[@yahannahemion3079]

I'm so happy you did this video because I love making pine needle soda and it's has 5 times the amount of vitamin C than an orange 🧡🍊🌲. You are such a beautiful soul an enjoy sharing your wonderful videos. Prayers for you and your loved ones that are are always blessed 🥰

[@CptVein]

Omg! We have a soft drink in Quebec call biere d'epinette or spruce beer and I just cannot get enough of it. It's literally like drinking a pine tree. It's delicious. Liked your video even before seeing if it has anything to do with that.

[@rayroe2689]

Hey my Quebecois in the house

[@deedee8772]

Jésus vous aimes, Il est mort pour nos péchés

[@derpleyew]

I’m so glad you got your taste and smell back, it must have been so unwelcome for you as a cook. Also I’m SUPER HERE for you shouting out and referencing The Black Forager, she’s a fricking inspiration!

[@winterwalker6074]

This could be a healthy alternative for those who crave sprite or are sprite lovers. Pine needles have a ton of antioxidants 👍🏿.

[@Star1320Light]

My flat bottle (needs fermented longer) tastes like sprite. Sprite is the only soda I enjoy, but can only take a couple drinks of. No lemon needed. And, it tastes better than sprite. I'm using ponderosa. WAY better than sprite, and my kiddo who drinks way too much sprite didn't even know people called it sprite, and has been very excited about this experiment, and even getting Involved, but refuses much of my other kitchen experiments ...like he has some psychic sense he's going to love or hate it before it's even made. So, yes; some does taste like sprite and even the choosiest of teens agree. We used 2 TB sugar, and 2-3 ponderosa puffs in a 16 oz bale wire top bottle.

[@tammerafenn3625]

If I am correct, Christmas trees are sometimes sprayed to assist longevity of the pine needles. May want to check with the farm, before using the needles for food items.

[@mathewwilliams1809]

why do i always want to see emmy in a cooking competition show. I feel like she would do so well and be organized under pressure

[@plutototoh]

Idk if she'd be organized but I do think she'd do great 😂🥰

[@manthony777]

@@plutototoh , lol

[@Star1320Light]

Thank you! You totally answered my question where the other pine soda sites (8 of them) missed. It is too cold here, too. The bottle does not look fizzy first. We will rebottle for seven days and I LOVE that you noticed the lid was taught. Thank you. I also have been wondering about the bale wire top bottles and getting the needles out, but now I'm wondering if they create less fizz because of their shape, too. And yes, I was also alarmed about the hemlock bit (may be best to just cut that part out of the video to avoid any Issues), but it's sooo hard to get everything accurate with a camera in your face; but we don't want people to get hurt either.

[@MysteriousKammm]

I love spruce soda, it really has a peculiar taste

[@reinaallen1445]

I’m allergic to Pine nuts etc. but this should be interesting. Glad your taste buds are coming back . Loving the shout out to the Black forger I follow her too ❤❤

[@Star1320Light]

I also can't do pine nuts. Too bad, because they are one of the two perfect vegan proteins (filled with every amino acid). However, I'm constantly consuming pine...including the pinon the pine nuts come from. It may help you to know that pine nuts only come from the one type of tree (it's a desert tree with three needle bundles) and only one time of the year, and the nutes are a completely different chemical makeup than any other part of the tree. I wouldn't note about an allergy usually because they can be serious, but in this case, I do think you can enjoy pine needles without worry about pine nut allergies. Also, I've taken four years of allergy school training. And have healed from all my allergies. So, I do have experience with what you are experiencing and been educated. And, I do want you to enjoy the pines. They are so Wonderful and Refreshing.

[@adamlaszlo91]

Your voice is so comforting, I forgot about my surroundings at about half of the video.

[@19katie5]

It would probably taste more like sprite if you add the lemon before the fermentation process instead of after, but I like the idea of pine soda! I will definitely try this! 🌲

[@hokudadog7637]

Would the acidity of the lemon interfere with the yeast?

[@19katie5]

@Hoku DaDog That's a good point! I'm not sure. Maybe just use the peels so you get the oils and not the acid from the juice itself?

[@Star1320Light]

Make sure the peels are organic...they spray those trees like CRAZY thinking we don't eat the peels. And...may mess with the yeast but maybe not. Let us know :)

[@thoseriseofkingdomsadswith972]

I really wanted someone to test this and give a review! Thank you so much! Pine trees like yours do not grow in my country but I was so curious.

[@jacobelliott3160]

What a fun project. Glad to hear you can taste again. Just be careful using a jar. It can break under internal pressure.

[@70acres]

4:58 Please DO NOT make this out of your Christmas tree. I live in Ashe County, NC. We are the largest producers of Christmas trees in the nation. They are bathed in insecticides/fungicides, and all manor of nastiness! Please only use trees that you are familiar with and know how the tree is grown. Love ya!

[@ManOfSdeel]

This looks so good! But be careful to anyone reusing a Christmas tree, just make sure yours wasn't grown with pesticides!

[@WindDancer435]

That is what I was thinking. It is NOT a good idea to use a Christmas tree as those are most likely sprayed with pesticides. Please re think using those.

[@Shitballs69420]

And sometimes fire retardants

[@sifi699]

A word of caution, most commercially available Christmas trees are sprayed with a liquid acrylic colorant to make them appear greener, as well as pesticides, as is common with nursery plants. The pine needles from these trees wold not be safe for food uses.

[@judywood4530]

Wow! It might be very good if you put the lemon in with the pine needles at the beginning. If I see denuded pines all over, I will know it is because of this video.

[@ericalampley480]

Was thinking the same about the lemon.

[@Goldenwoodz]

Omg I cannot even begin to imagine how heavenly a pine lemon flavored soda would be. DAMN!! I’m totally trying this

[@henrysansone5501]

OMG! Love this. I've been saving a bunch of my pine needles from the holiday season and didn't know what to do with them. Just started brewing a pine needle tincture, gotta try this with the rest of them!

[@pattiannepascual]

just make sure it's an Edible pine. Some are toxic!

[@StephenHutchison]

Wash them and let them dry. You don't want fire retardant soda and if you bought it from a stand it's probably been sprayed.

[@henrysansone5501]

@@StephenHutchison Thanks for the head's up!

[@Shitballs69420]

Yea unless you picked it yourself I’d advise against it

[@CPI99]

I've been watching your videos since 7th-8th grade and you still haven't aged. Insane

[@juliblued]

A friendly reminder: A Christmas tree most likely is full of pesticides so maybe not the best option. Love your videos. I have been worried for you around your COVID experience. I'm so glad you're doing better. Best wishes from NC.

[@extofer]

dumb question here, but can you wash the pesticides off?

[@kristajones7202]

@@extofer Probably not without killing the yeast

[@Tonsmel]

@@extofer Yes, but you'll be washing off the yeast as well. In fact, your Christmas tree (if bought instead of self harvested) is probably lacking the yeast you need to ferment the homemade soda.

[@Alumirust]

@@Tonsmel You could probably add some brewer's yeast if you still wanted to use your Christmas tree safely! :)

[@godbyone]

Don’t use commercial Christmas tree plenty of pines out there for free

[@deanshort9011]

Thank you Emmy! It never occurred to me that you could make a naturally fizzy drink using pine needles plus the other ingredients. I will try this recipe! 🎉🌲🍾

[@emzkoe3904]

I've wanted to try this since I saw that tik tok. I love that video. Something about the way she says pine needle......straight up ASMR.

[@CairineTheElfHearted]

Your joy at this makes the world nicer.

[@tstasinis]

How neat! Thanks Emmy! 😊🌲💚

[@Hun_Uinaq]

I bet your husband loves giving you gifts. You are absolutely adorable when you’re excited.

[@c0ldlight1]

this is wonderful. I'm so happy you have your taste back.

[@jeschinstad]

Hmm. It would be interesting to try this using just birch sap and pine needles. You'd probably need to boil down the sap a bit, but it contains sugar so it should ferment. True taste of the forrest. :)

[@kyoung2918]

If you added lemon peel to it, I wonder how it would affect it.

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

It might actually kill the yeast, lemon oil is an effective killer of... Well, most things really lol.

[@Auren-zp7zf]

I would assume not considering lemon and lime can be in similar drinks like kombucha mead wine etc.

[@mcglk]

I'm so relieved that your sense of taste and smell is coming back.

[@rinnagain5690]

This was great! Thank you! Super adorbs! Have you considered making Mugolio? Pine Cone Syrup? That would be neeto!

[@emmymade]

It's on my list. 🌲

[@lunacco]

If it's like water kefir and other fermented sodas filtered water doesn't work well because there's a lack of minerals to feed the yeast. Spring water or well water work best. Also no bleached sugar has a better conversion. And be careful those bottles can explode under pressure, generally you should be burping them. You can use plastic to prevent the exploding glass issue. When you can't press the plastic in, its done.

[@lancerevell5979]

I've made my own Sassafrass Tea from the plant. I have some pine trees. Might try this!

[@Star1320Light]

How did you get to the sassafrass without getting poison ivy?

[@anidiquaojala1804]

try white pine tree when green pinecones appear gather them up & place them a wide mouth jar with dark brown sugar(it has the most moisture) & store in a cool dark place for 6 weeks & you'll have a delicious syrup with all the medicinal properties of the white pine. use cones from trees that haven't been exposed to heavy pollutants like exhaust fumes etc.

[@CatherineDupuis87]

That's fascinating! I have a giant white pine next to my house, I think I might try this.

[@sandraadams7913]

I make pine needle tea in the winter. When the needles are cold and fresh. The trick is, pouring the boiling water over the needles, not boiling the needles in the water.

[@jovintong4646]

Emmy’s outfit is the colours of a Sprite can 🤣

[@sh4wty7]

The outfit coordination is very underrated

[@Hythyr]

White Pine is incredibly healthy for us!

[@kathleennorton7913]

They say it's anti covid and its bad side effects, and the c shot bad side effects.

[@xotiod]

i love watching your videos you always make my day brighter. This is pretty cool. You always do out of the box things and i love it so much!

[@emmymade]

Yay!!!

[@Ilikebeenz123]

Have you tried making homemade root beer with sassafras root? Its delicious and you can forage the roots for free

[@Cellistandpianist]

I’d love to see her do this!

[@IronDruids]

I'm gonna try this tomorrow. Any tips? After watching this video I'm thinking I could try a jar with pine needles to for the wild yeast since she said it doesn't have a strong flavor.

[@burp9157]

I use a plastic bottle that has the same volume as the glass pop top bottles, filled the same way as well and sitting in the same setting as the glass bottles to be a test bottle. When im not sure if there has been enough carbonation, i squeeze the plastic bottle to test for pressure. When you cant really squeeze the plastic bottle is when i say its done. This is similar to when you try to squeeze a soda bottle before its been opened. Also, i never use mason jars, as they arent meant for that kind of pressure

[@timmusician5060]

Glad you got your sense of smell and taste back!!! 🎉

[@Bingsu99]

Aaaa I love the black forager! I was hoping you would do this recipe!

[@kathylaub941]

Learned a new word tonight: bubblage! 😁. What a neat recipe!

[@emmymade]

Thanks!

[@AlexisLaFury]

This looks so fun to do Emmy! Def gonna try this since I'm going off sodas! Guys it's also a very important note that @msshiandmrhe made: "Although almost all the pines are safe to eat, some trees are referred to as pines, but they are not in the same family. Example, yew leaves look like pine leaves, but they are poisonous. White pine is the only pine tree that has 5 needles per bundle. So the safest/easiest way to make this soda is using leaves from a white pine. 😊"

[@Star1320Light]

Thank you; that's such a succinct and accurate way of putting it. I couldn't figure out why the focus on white pine and it was really confusing me because pines are fairly similarly medicinal when focused only on their leaves. Now it makes sense!

[@ice3417]

you looked so familiar and then i went to your channel and remembered that i know you from 9 years ago i was watching you when i was a kid, nice to see you again :)

[@firetech700]

Always such a joy to watch.

[@belvedere6368]

Emmy videos are like a warm hug.

[@emmymade]

🫂

[@Alex-cb2gf]

Two observations 1 You like Dutch beer and 2 you can make make homemade pine cleaner.

[@Lynnaraye]

I usually just watch your videos and not comment but this is such a neat idea! I can't wait to try it. You're the best Emmy!

[@WrethaOffGrid]

Please try water kefir! It is so tasty, bubbly and healthy, and it's easy easy easy!

[@kristajones7202]

It's so good, and I've used the water kefir grains to make fermented refried beans.

[@WrethaOffGrid]

@@kristajones7202 OK, now you have my attention! How do you use the kefir grains like this??? I have way too many kefir grains, I need to have another way to use them, I don't want to toss them, I'd love to have another way to incorporate them into something else... thanks!!!

[@kristajones7202]

@@WrethaOffGrid I would make my beans in a Crock-Pot overnight, with a lot of garlic and onion. Next morning, salt to taste, and do your normal refry. After the refried beans have cooled down, stir in ~1/4 c water kefir grains per 1-2 cups beans, it's really loosely goosey. Then let it ferment at room temperature overnight, 24 hours before refrigerating. It should have a good zing to it. So good with eggs and salsa. I'd use my grains to ferment salsa as well. I also had way too many when I used to keep kefir, so I used them to jumpstart culturing thicker foods.

[@jeil5676]

I havent tried pine but in Montreal Canada they used to sell spruce beer by the case at the grocery. Not alcohol just cans of pop like ginger ale but spruce flavour. It was getting hard to find 20 years ago so I'm not sure how available it is now but it was good, refreshing, not sweet soda. At one time it was quite popular in the east there.

[@TheRockInnRobin]

Interesting! I’m surrounded by pine trees in Georgia so I have to try this now.

[@peacefuldaizy5717]

Having made kefir soda, perhaps you can do the initial fermentation in the canning jar. Make sure to burp the jar once a day to release the gas. Strain the liquid only into the bottle top glass for a secondary fermentation. Again, burp the jar once or twice a day to keep the pressure from building up and the jar from exploding!!!

[@Tundex_Plays]

I am learning to brew Kombucha now and the carbonation process is soooo cool and scary haha. I had one bottle explode in my kitchen.