{"product_id":"healthy-soda","title":"Healthy Soda: Naturally Refreshing, Herbal \u0026 Alive - Autumn 2026","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealthy Soda: Naturally Refreshing, Herbal \u0026amp; Alive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTBA Autumn 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6:30pm–7:30pm MST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-Person:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light Cellar Teaching Kitchen (limited seats)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live via Zoom (link provided after registration)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease register thoughtfully\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace is limited for the in-person experience, so we ask that you only register if you reasonably plan to attend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your plans change, cancelling your registration helps open spots for others who would love to join.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRediscover soda—made with real ingredients and living flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s something undeniably enjoyable about a bubbly drink—but most modern sodas are far removed from what they once were.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this free introductory class, you’ll explore how to bring soda back to life using real ingredients, herbal infusions, and simple techniques you can use at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll taste Light Cellar’s fermented sodas inspired by classic flavours and show you how easy it is to create your own refreshing drinks using syrups, hydrosols, and sparkling water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this class, you’ll learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow traditional sodas were originally made using real ingredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference between conventional soda and naturally crafted alternatives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to turn herbal syrups into refreshing, bubbly drinks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow hydrosols can be used to add aroma, flavour, and function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple flavour combinations inspired by classic and modern recipes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to start making better beverages at home right away\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you’ll experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting of Light Cellar fermented sodas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive demo: turning syrups + hydrosols into sodas using sparkling water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavour inspiration from classic soda profiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical ideas you can immediately recreate at home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-Person Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull tasting experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect interaction and Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmersive, sensory environment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin live from home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull teaching + Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for those outside Calgary or unable to attend in person\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinue your learning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to go deeper, the next step is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lightcellar.ca\/products\/be-your-own-soda-maker-june-10\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe Your Own Soda Maker - 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