Holiday Spice Kombucha Recipe! - The Organic Goat Lady (2024)

Are you looking for a special Kombucha flavor to brighten your holiday season? Then you will love this Holiday Spice Kombucha Recipe!

It is sweet with a spicy warmth, (aka delicious)! Make it a part of your daily routine or serve it at your next holiday party, either way it will be a big hit!

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The newest kombucha flavor that my family is enjoying is Holiday Spice!

It is especially great for the Christmas season, but I’m thinking that I should make it year around. It’s super yummy:)

The sweet and tart flavor of the cranberry juice and the fizzy tartness of the kombucha pairs great with the warm spiciness of the cinnamon!

Before you begin!

How To Make Kombucha Tea

First, if you are new to making your own Kombucha (or even if you are not new;) be sure to check out Why You Should Use The Kombucha Continuous Brew System.

Continuous Brew Kombucha

The Continuous Brew System is the best and easiest way to make Kombucha.

Not only will it save you lots of time, but it will keep you in steady supply of Kombucha that is actually more nutritious!

If you haven’t tried it you really should! It will change your life!

And, be sure to check out The Best Tasting Kombucha Tea Blend!

This tea blend makes an amazingly smooth tasting kombucha full of amazing health benefits!

Also, if you like these, then be sure to check out the Tasty Booch Recipe Book! This book is a compilation of my family’s favorite flavors! Kid tested and approved, the recipes in this book are sure to convert even your pickiest eater (including husbands;) into kombucha fans!

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Making homemade kombucha is something that I am very passionate about.

Because of my love and passion for kombucha, along with all of the kombucha brewing questions that I receive, I decided to create a detailed course that contains everything that you need to know about making your own nutritious and delicious kombucha.

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But anyways, getting back to our yummy flavor, we aren’t going to talk about how to make kombucha today.

Instead we are focusing on how to flavor our Kombucha once it’s made!

Flavoring Kombucha

Ok, first let’s go over our ingredients and supplies.

If you are using the Continuous Brew System this will be really easy!

With it’s easy fill spout, filling bottles is a dream!

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1. Bottles

I usually use bottles that I have saved from store bought Kombucha, or you can purchase these glass bottles that are the same size.

Also, I want to start experimenting with these swing top glass bottles to see if they will make a more fizzy second ferment.

I will keep you posted with the results!


2. Cranberry Juice

I use organic pure cranberry juice, not a cranberry juice co*cktail (although that would probably be yummy too:). Pure cranberry juice is more tart than a blended juice.

3.Organic Cinnamon Sticks

You want to use cinnamon sticks and not cinnamon powder.

I have experimented with both and the flavor of the Kombucha made with the sticks is much better!

Also, the cinnamon powder floats to the top and creates an unpleasant gritty texture that you don’t want in your Kombucha!

How To Flavor Kombucha

Ok, now that you’ve gathered your ingredients, let’s get started!

1. First add 2-3 ounces of cranberry juice to your bottles.

This is a matter of preference so feel free to experiment with the amount to find the flavor that you enjoy most!

2. Next add 1/2 a cinnamon stick to your bottles.

3. The last ingredient that you need to add is your prepared Kombucha!

Fill it all the way to the top.

4. And finally, you are going to screw on the lids and put your bottles in a dark cabinet.

You want to allow your Kombucha to complete it’s second ferment.

This will take anywhere from one to three days.

You need to leave it for at least a full 24 hours to give the Kombucha time to eat a portion of the natural sugars in the flavorings.

The longer you leave it the more fizzy it will be.

But do not leave it longer than the three days. Leaving it longer than the three days will increase the alcohol content of your Kombucha, making it unsafe for children.

And that’s how you make Holiday Spice Kombucha!

Do you like this flavor combination?

Are you as excited as I am to have a Kombucha flavor for the Christmas season?

Please leave me a comment below letting me know how much you love it!

Kombucha Flavors

Fall Spice Kombucha

Mango Kombucha

Hibiscus Kombucha

Lavender Lemon Kombucha

Holiday Spice Kombucha

Cranberry Orange Kombucha

Chamomile Kombucha

Rose Kombucha

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Holiday Spice Kombucha Recipe! - The Organic Goat Lady (2024)

FAQs

What is the kombucha recipe? ›

Ingredients
  1. 3 1/2 quarts water.
  2. 1 cup sugar (table sugar, turbinado, demerara, sugar in the raw, or brown sugar)
  3. 8 bags caffeinated tea, or 4 tablespoons loose-leaf tea (black, green, or white)
  4. 2 cups prepared unflavored kombucha.
  5. 1 scoby.

How to make great tasting kombucha? ›

After first fermentation, remove your SCOBY from the vessel (or transfer your kombucha tea into another vessel, like a pitcher) and add your fruit to the kombucha that you want to flavor. Adjust the flavoring to your preference (by adding more fruit if needed or letting it steep for a while if you're using herbs).

How to make flavored kombucha at home? ›

Kombucha Second Fermentation Bottling Step-by-Step
  1. Remove the SCOBY from the finished kombucha.
  2. Add the desired flavoring and mix to combine.
  3. Bottle the flavored kombucha in airtight bottles leaving a few inches of headspace.
  4. Leave the bottled kombucha to ferment for 2-14 days at room temperature.
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How to make 2L of kombucha? ›

For 2 litre kombucha scoby:

Heat 1800ml of water (Filtered, free of chlorine) to almost boiling then add 120g sugar and stir the mixture until the sugar has completely dissolved. Add 6 tea bags and allow to steep for approx 15 mins then remove the tea bags.

What does drinking kombucha everyday do to your body? ›

Kombucha is loaded with antioxidants and polyphenols that work overtime to protect your body from damage. This can help limit chronic inflammation that can lead to health issues such as heart disease, cancer and arthritis.

What to avoid in kombucha? ›

Kombucha Preparation Process Mistakes
  • Too much cleaning/using harsh chemicals. ...
  • Using Raw Vinegar to Cure Brewing Vessels. ...
  • Steeping the tea too long.
  • Using too much or too little tea.
  • Using too much or too little sugar. ...
  • Adding the SCOBY and Starter Liquid when the tea is too hot. ...
  • Adding Flavors to the First Ferment.

How often should you drink kombucha? ›

It is important to start with drinking small quantities to see how your body reacts to the beverage. The Centers for Disease Control recommends that four ounces of kombucha can be safely consumed one to three times a day. Overconsumption can lead to headache, nausea, gastrointestinal distress, or ketoacidosis.

What is the best flavor of kombucha for beginners? ›

To get started, we recommend selecting a flavor profile you typically enjoy. If you're a fan of tropical fruits, try SYNERGY Mystic Mango or SYNERGY Guava Goddess. For those who prefer more tart beverages, try SYNERGY Gingerade or SYNERGY Trilogy.

Is homemade kombucha healthier than store-bought? ›

Health-First Approach: When you brew kombucha at home, you can use high quality ingredients, such as organic tea and sugar, which can provide additional health benefits. Store bought kombucha, on the other hand, may contain ingredients that aren't the best for your health.

What fruit to add to kombucha? ›

Fruit juice of your liking: cherry, grape, blueberry, pomegranate, lemon, pineapple, etc. You can add pieces of fruit (strawberries, blueberries, etc.) in addition to, or instead of, fruit juice. Even orange peel is delicious and gives it more fizz.

How do you spice kombucha? ›

You have lots of options for flavoring your kombucha, from fruit juice to frozen fruit to flavored teas. I share recipes for my family's favorite flavors right here–ones like Maple Apple Pie and Blueberry Ginger. Maple syrup (This maple syrup is my favorite.) Apple cider (Here's my recipe for maple apple cider.)

What juices are good for kombucha? ›

Some popular fruit juices used during second fermentation are: Apple juice, grape juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, and pomegranate juice. Again, the sky is the limit! You can even juice fruits on your own and add a custom juice combination to your brew!

What is the best sugar for kombucha? ›

Organic cane sugar is the best option for brewing kombucha. It is easily broken down by the yeast and bacteria with consistent results. When sugar is more complex, it is less available for microbial consumption, introducing extra variables that can affect brewing duration, flavor, and overall success.

How to make kombucha for beginners? ›

The Methodology:
  1. Brew strong, unflavored black tea.
  2. Sweeten with unbleached cane sugar.
  3. Add SCOBY culture and starter liquid.
  4. Securely cover the top with cheesecloth or a dish towel.
  5. Leave to brew at room temperature for approximately one week.
  6. Strain out SCOBY, and store with 1 cup starter liquid for future batches.
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Are 2 bottles of kombucha a day too much? ›

In the end, there's no one-size-fits-all answer to how much kombucha you should be drinking. However, drinking around 4–12 ounces of kombucha per day is a safe amount for most people. Like many fermented foods, it really depends on your body and what you personally need.

What is kombucha made of? ›

Kombucha tea is a fermented drink made with tea, sugar, bacteria and yeast. To make the drink, bacteria and yeast must first grow together to form a culture. The culture is added to the sugar and tea. Then the mix is allowed to ferment.

How does kombucha clean your gut? ›

Kombucha and other fermented foods are full of antioxidants and probiotics, or live bacteria, that boost the health of intestinal cells, improve immune function and aid in food digestion. “They make the body more efficient,” said Braxton.

What bacteria do they put in kombucha? ›

Kombucha yeast have been reported to include members of the Zygosaccharomyces and Brettanomyces genera [4]. Bacteria reported in kombucha cultures include acetic acid bacteria (Gluconacetobacter and Acetobacter) and lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus) [3,5].

What is kombucha for dummies? ›

Kombucha has a tangy, slight vinegary taste, but its base relies on unrefined sugar, water, and tea bags. It is said to have many detoxifying qualities and to give vitality; sometimes it is known as the immortality elixir.

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