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I've had great luck with this place. I need some sassafras myself. http://www.leavesandroots.com/

I made a blackberry soda using frozen berries, carbed with yeast. I went about it just like any fruit soda... simmer the berries for about 15 minutes, strain the pulp and seeds, add sugar to taste, cool, pitch the yeast, bottle until firm, chill, enjoy. The berries had good flavor, but not...

I've tried recipes similar to that (with vanilla bean, cinnamon, and lime), but I've never made a cola that tasted much like the real thing. I've even used Kola nut powder, which is actually a little bitter. I think caramel caramel would help (psychologically at least) since they always look...

I've actually never made the same batch twice, but I can share a few past recipes if you like. My ratios aren't much different from what flyweed posted in terms of herbs to sugar to water, and the whole process is pretty much the same. You can always tweak herb amounts depending on what...

My experience with bread yeast is about how Leprechaun describes it. With strong sodas it isn't all that unpleasant, except the initial pour. I had one batch that smelled horrible, but I suspect it was contaminated. I've since moved on to using just ale yeast, and I don't get any more whiffs...

I do it all the time, usually with good results. I use all the ingredients you listed above, plus licorice root, anise, vanilla, ginger, cardamom, and whatever else looks tempting. Citrus fruits like lemon and lime usual go well, and even orange peel. Makes some tasty stuff, and goes great...

I used this site to get most of my herbs that couldn't be found locally. They should have everything you're looking for. Good service, and fast shipping. Leaves & Roots

I filter through cheesecloth before adding yeast and bottling. Like dataz said, you will get the sediment from yeast though. On occasion I will filter out of the bottle, also using cheesecloth.

Hi guys! I've been making soda the past few months, and here's a couple of websites I've used: Do it yourself: Brew Better Soda at Home Brewing Root Beer They don't provide a lot of useful recipes, but still, it's a decent starting point. I think Creswell's book is also a great...