★★★★★
“HAS A LOVELY NATURAL FLAVOUR & NOT SWEET ”
Toby Lemon & Elderflower customer
Small batch brewed at The Potion Shed
Citrus lemon. Floral elderflower.
Born from a gut-health journey. Naturally fermented, gently fizzy and low in sugar.
From Wildling drinkers
★★★★★
“HAS A LOVELY NATURAL FLAVOUR & NOT SWEET ”
Toby Lemon & Elderflower customer
★★★★★
“LOVE BOTH FLAVOURS. MUCH BETTER THAN SUGARY FIZZY DRINKS”
Carolyn Wildling mixed-case customer
★★★★★
“BY FAR THE BEST WATER KEFIR, DOES WONDERS FOR MY GUT HEALTH”
Lee Lime & Mint customer
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Bright lemon. Soft elderflower. A light, gently fizzy drink, naturally fermented and brewed by hand in Sussex.
12 cans · £29
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The science bit
Many flavoured soft drinks begin with carbonated water and build from there. Wildling starts with fermentation, a short ingredient list and real infusions.
| What you're comparing | Wildling | Some live-culture drinks | Many mainstream fizzy drinks |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it starts | Starter culture + sugar, then brewed through fermentation. | May use bought cultures or added bacteria, depending on the brand. | Often begins with carbonated water and a formulated flavour system. |
| Ingredient list | A short list of recognisable ingredients. Around six in total. | Varies by brand and format. | Often longer, with more added components. |
| Flavour | Real lemon, lime, mint and elderflower infusions. | May use flavourings, extracts or added sweet systems. | Often relies on flavourings and processed formulations. |
| Artificial sweeteners | None. | Sometimes used to keep sugar low while maintaining sweetness. | Common in some low- and zero-sugar drinks. |
| How it's made | Small-batch brewed in Sussex using traditional fermentation techniques. | Production method varies by brand. | Large-scale production is common. |
| Storage | Keep refrigerated. | Varies by brand. | Usually shelf-stable. |
General comparison for context only. Ingredients and production methods vary by brand. Always check the label.
Roisin is a chemistry teacher. Which may explain why she prefers drinks with proper ingredients, traditional techniques and much less nonsense.
See how Wildling is made →Delicious straight from the can, or poured over ice with fresh fruit and herbs.
More than a drink
Join Wildling founder and chemistry teacher Roisin for a hands-on fermentation workshop. Make, taste and learn—and leave ready to continue your fermentation journey at home.
“Really fun and full to the brim with information.”Explore workshops →