What Is Fire Cider?
Fire Cider is a traditional apple cider vinegar herbal tonic made with warming roots, herbs, and spices designed to support digestion, circulation, and overall wellness as part of a daily routine.*
Our Fire Cider is rooted in the original recipe created by Rosemary Gladstar at the California School of Herbal Studies in the 1980s — we stayed true to that tradition intentionally. What makes ours special is the quality of the ingredients: everything is organic, and we source as locally as possible, including farm-grown fresh garlic and onion. It has a long steep time, which means it's genuinely potent — a little goes a long way.
It's a tonic in the truest sense: it supports digestion, immunity, and circulation all at once. Lauren’s personal favorite ways to take it are; straight as a shot, mixed with honey and seltzer with a squeeze of lemon, or whisked with olive oil for the easiest salad dressing you'll ever make!
Fire Cider Ingredients:
1 part fresh ginger, grated
1 part fresh garlic, minced
1 part fresh onion, chopped
1 part fresh horseradish, grated
1 part fresh rosemary leaves
1 part fresh thyme leaves
Cayenne pepper to taste
Raw apple cider vinegar
Raw mountain honey
How to Make Fire Cider (Step-by-Step)
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Prepare the Herbs: Grate and chop the ginger, garlic, onion, and horseradish. Pluck rosemary and thyme leaves.
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Layer in a Jar: In a large glass jar, layer the grated and chopped herbs.
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Add Cayenne: Sprinkle cayenne pepper over the herbs.
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Cover with Vinegar: Pour raw apple cider vinegar over the herbs until they are completely submerged.
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Seal and Store: Close the jar with a non-metallic lid and store in a cool, dark place for about 4 weeks. Shake the jar daily.
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Strain and Sweeten: After 4 weeks, strain the mixture, pressing the herbs to extract all the liquid. Sweeten with raw mountain honey to taste.
How to Use Fire Cider Everyday
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Morning tonic to “wake up” the digestive system
- Pre-meal digestive ritual
- Whisk into olive oil for a functional salad dressing
- Stir into broths or soups
- Marinade for proteins
- Travel-friendly wellness staple
7 Warming Herbs in Fire Cider
Each ingredient in Fire Cider has a long history of traditional use in herbal wellness:
Ginger – Traditionally used to support circulation and warming internal balance*
Garlic – Traditionally used to support cardiovascular and immune health*
Onion – A nutrient-dense kitchen staple used in traditional wellness practices*
Horseradish – Known for its pungent, warming qualities in herbal traditions*
Rosemary – Traditionally used to support clarity and overall vitality*
Thyme – Long used in herbal traditions to support respiratory wellness*
Cayenne – A warming spice traditionally used to support circulation and digestion*
DIY vs. Buy: Should You Make Fire Cider or Buy It?
DIY Fire Cider
- Requires multiple ingredients
- Needs 3–6 weeks of steeping
- Flavor varies each batch
WSH Fire Cider
- Ready to use immediately
- Consistent, balanced flavor
- Designed for daily wellness + culinary use
- No prep, no wait time
TLDR: DIY is great if you love a kitchen project! Use ours it if you want daily ease + consistency.
Fire Cider is more than a recipe—it’s a daily herbal practice.
Fresh, functional, and full of flavor, it’s a reminder that herbalism doesn’t need to be complicated or time-consuming—just a simple, nourishing ritual made from everyday ingredients.*
FAQ:
Does Fire Cider taste strong? It’s bold and zesty, but balanced with sweetness and herbs, especially when combined with Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a dressing.
Can I cook with Fire Cider? Absolutely—use it in marinades, dressings, and broths.
When should I take Fire Cider? Many people enjoy it before meals or as part of a daily routine. Studies show Apple Cider Vinegar before meals also helps support a more balanced blood sugar response.
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