Big congratulations to Chef Jon on this incredible collaboration with Lindera Farms! Creating a non-alcoholic drinking vinegar is no small feat, and teaming up with such a visionary producer is truly inspiring. The use of the osmanthus flower is especially exciting! this delicate bloom has a rich history, especially in East Asia, where it's cherished for its fragrant, honeyed aroma and medicinal qualities. Known for its soothing properties and elegant floral notes, osmanthus has been infused into teas, wines, and syrups for centuries. I can't wait to taste the honey-apricot notes from the flower and the salted plum complexity what 🎉a flavor combination! Whether it's in drinks or as a unique addition to dishes, this vinegar is going to open up so many creative culinary possibilities. So happy for you, Jon, and wishing you continued success, inspiring collaborations, and most importantly, good health on your journey ahead. Cheers to flavor and innovation! Cheers to Chef Jon and all the delicious things ahead! 🥂🌸
2 months ago | 3
I adore Osmanthus, Osmanthus oolong is one of my favorite teas. I bought a pack of dried flowers so I could brew osmanthus blends whenever I like, and make Osmanthus jellies for shave ice desserts.. The floral apricot with a bit of a bitter herbaceous note is complex and versatile. It's more forgiving than other flower notes (like jasmine, orange blossom, etc). Try osmanthus in custards, so good! Osmanthus milk tea creme brulee anyone? I'm excited to use this vinegar to make a shrub!
2 months ago | 1
Osmanthus wine tastes the same as I remember... But where are those who share the memory?
2 months ago | 2
Interesting, I never heard of drinking vinegar before. I might have to give it a go
2 months ago | 5
YESSS I feel like this is targeted specifically at my soul, the people need to know about how beautiful osmanthus smells and tastes. I went to japan for the first time in my life like a year ago and it was exactly in time for the local osmanthus flowers to bloom. within the week most of the flowers had dried and fallen off, but for the sweet serendipitous few days the air smelled like the most perfect concentration of apricot and honey candy. I wanted to chase that flavor, so I found the next best thing (Anzushu) and was mostly satisfied with how similar it was. anyway yes wow I should buy your yummy flower vinegar
2 months ago | 1
On my way to ordering, now! I love a drink with a splash of vinegar.
2 months ago | 2
This looks incredible! Oh no, and they have ramp vinegar, and paw paw syrup... Jon, why did you do this to my wallet? 😂
2 months ago
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Purchased, bestie. (Btw, I don’t at all expect you to remember this, however, I stopped calling you best friend in the comments because I realize that context and levity is lost in text. Under no pretense do I believe we have even a parasocial relationship or one of any kind. I simply enjoy you and if I could choose traits of a best friend, a fellow queer man of color who is successful, driven, passionate about cooking and flavor and technique and enjoys working out would be so cool. Besides, Willow Smith is my bestie in my head already 😂) Anyway, can’t wait to try the vinegar
2 months ago | 0
Jon Kung
It’s been a long time since I created something that you guys can actually try.
So I created a drinking vinegar with Lindera Farms that is based on the osmanthus flower. The flower comes from East Asia and it’s related to the olive, but it smells like apricots and honey. We use a bit of salted Plum to bring it back down from its floral sweetness, and now it can be used as a nonalcoholic beverage based, just mix it with a little bit of sparkling water, or as a base for cocktails or even as a base for salad dressing. I like doing these one off limited edition projects because it gives me the opportunity to try some wildly different things. If you get a chance to try some I hope you love it.
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