Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emily writes about what’s in your glass and why it matters. If you've ever found yourself staring at a pineapple and thinking, ...

This summer, the hottest drink for cooling down is tepache, a fermented agua fresca made from pineapple rinds, sweetened with piloncillo (a raw Mexican cake sugar), and seasoned with spices like ...

Fermented foods top the lists of the things I find thrilling in nature. Join me on this trip to Mexico just for tepache, a traditional Mexican beverage that is often sold on the street and enjoyed as ...