Grape Juice

Step 1: Wash the Grapes

In a large bowl of water, add 1/2 spoon of salt. Immerse the bunch of grapes in the salt water and let it soak for 10-15 minutes to effectively clean them and remove any pesticides. After soaking, pluck the grapes from the stem.

Step 2: Final Rinse

Transfer the plucked grapes to another bowl of clean water and rinse them one more time. Drain the water completely and set the grapes aside.

Step 3: Prepare for Blending

In a blender jar, add the 300g of cleaned grapes. To this, add 2 pinches of salt, 1/4 tsp of pepper powder, 2 spoons of honey, and 1 tsp of lemon juice. Finally, pour in about 1 cup of water.

Step 4: Blend the Juice

Close the lid of the blender and blend the mixture on medium speed for about 1 minute until the grapes are well crushed and the juice becomes frothy.

Step 5: Strain the Juice

Place a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl. Pour the blended grape mixture through the strainer. Use a spoon to press the pulp against the mesh to extract all the juice. Discard the leftover pulp.

Step 6: Serve the Grape Juice

Take two serving glasses. You can add a few chopped grapes to one glass and 2 spoons of soaked chia seeds to the other for different textures. Add a few ice cubes to each glass. Pour the freshly prepared grape juice into the glasses. Garnish with a whole grape on the rim and serve chilled.

• Washing grapes thoroughly with salt water is crucial to remove pesticides.

• Adding a pinch of pepper powder not only enhances the taste but also helps prevent throat irritation that some people experience with grape juice.

• Honey is a healthier alternative to sugar, but adjust the sweetness according to the sweetness of your grapes.

• For an extra touch, add some chopped grapes or soaked chia seeds to the glass before serving.

• Sugar or jaggery can be used instead of honey.

• Soaked sabja (basil) seeds can be used instead of chia seeds.