A smokey naked mead with hints of juniper berries and rosemary.

• 3 lbs Orange Blossom Honey

• 96 oz Spring Water

• 2 tsp Lapsang Souchong loose lea tea

• 4-6 Juniper Berries ( lightly crushed)

• 1 small Rosemary Sprig (1 inch)

• 1/2 packet Lalvin D47

• 1/4 tsp Go - Ferm

  
  

  • Steep tea in 2 cups of water for 5-7 minutes.

  • Use only 1 cup in primary, save the rest for adjustments at the end.

  • Days 5-7 or once fermentation is active but slowing, add crushed juniper berries and rosemary in a rumble jar (for easy removal) tast daily at day 3, remove when desired flavor is achieved but no more than 5 days.

    
    

After fermentation is complete taste for smoke adjustment, add reserved tea 2-4 oz at a time until desired taste is achieved.

Age on 1/2 oz Medium Toast American Oak for up to 4 weeks.