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.

Within The Scoop On Booch course I will guide you through every step from start to finish of making kombucha, leaving you with the end result of better health and more delicious and nutritious than store bought kombucha! Visit The Scoop On Booch and watch the video to learn more about how you can become a successful kombucha homebrewer!

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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

How much sugar for 2 litres of kombucha? ›

For 2 litre Kombucha Scoby: Add 1800ml of non-chlorinated water to your saucepan and add 120g of sugar. For 5 litre Kombucha Scoby: Add 4500ml of non-chlorinated water to your saucepan and add 300g of sugar. Stir the mixture and then begin to heat the water. You do not need to bring the water to boiling point.

Is kombucha high in sugar? ›

Compared with many other popular beverages — We're looking at you, soda — The sugar content in kombucha is relatively low. Brew Dr. Kombucha has about 10 - 16 grams per 14 fluid ounces, depending on the flavor. Here's where it gets interesting and why no kombucha is sugar-free: Kombucha is a fermented beverage.

What is the ratio of tea to sugar for kombucha? ›

Batch Size: To increase or decrease the amount of kombucha you make, maintain the basic ratio of 1 cup of sugar, 8 bags of tea, and 2 cups starter tea per gallon batch.

How many tea bags per Litre of kombucha? ›

Try using 1–1.5 litres/1¾–3 pints pints of just-boiled water with 3–4 teabags and 75g/2½oz sugar. The scoby will produce its own gelatinous 'baby' as it ferments and later the mother and baby can be separated and the baby used to start a new fermentation.

What happens if you put too much sugar in kombucha? ›

The standard Kombucha recipe is 1 cup of sugar per gallon.

Too much and the yeasts will either a) “flush” and overrun the bacteria, or b) fall completely asleep and do nothing. It may be possible to use as little as ¾ cup or as much as 1.5 cups per gallon and have successful brews.

Are Muslims allowed to drink kombucha? ›

Although kombucha has a low alcohol content, Muslims consider it halal because its production is a by-product of a natural fermentation process. Because this process occurs naturally and produces such low alcohol levels that it would not make you intoxicated, many Muslims consider it for consumption.

Is it OK for diabetics to drink kombucha? ›

A new small study suggests drinking kombucha every day may help lower blood sugar levels in people who are living with type 2 diabetes. After drinking a cup of kombucha daily for four weeks, participants' average fasting blood glucose levels decreased from 164 to 116 milligrams per deciliter.

Should I worry about sugar in kombucha? ›

We love how in addition to ALL of the different health benefits of drinking kombucha, we don't have to worry about sugar content. Keep an eye out for commercial kombucha because sugars can be up to 10 grams per 8 oz. This is because sugar is often added back into the fermented tea for cheaper flavoring purposes.

Is homemade kombucha OK for diabetics? ›

If you have T2D, kombucha may bring sweet relief. Researchers started looking at the drink after a study on mice showed it had a better effect on blood sugar than black tea, lowering blood glucose levels. It also delayed the absorption of LDL (so-called “bad” cholesterol) and boosted HDL levels (“good” cholesterol).

How do you sweeten kombucha without sugar? ›

  1. Artificial/alternate sweeteners like stevia, monkfruit extract, aspartame, Sweet'N Low, Splenda, Equal, etc.
  2. Honey, especially raw honey (the bacteria there can compete with your kombucha bacteria) - Watch my video HERE for more details!
  3. Maple syrup.
  4. Molasses.
  5. Coconut sugar.
  6. Agave.
  7. Powdered sugar (contains cornstarch)

Can you use Earl GREY for kombucha? ›

Do not use teas containing oils (E.g. bergamot oils in Earl Grey) because they can harm your bacterial host: the kombucha fungi. The kombucha culture is a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY). Some of the best teas to use are echinacea, green, black, oolong, red, white and herbal tea.

Can I use regular tea bags for kombucha? ›

Whenever possible, use loose leaf tea to brew kombucha, not tea bags.

Can you use normal tea bags for kombucha? ›

Black tea is considered best as it contains the nutrients that the scoby likes. It can produce quite a full, fruity flavour but many people prefer to do a mix of teas such as half black and half green or white tea. Either teabags or loose tea can be used. Tea that has added oils such as Earl Grey should be avoided.

What is the best brand of kombucha? ›

1. Brew Dr. Brew Dr.'s organic probiotic teas are top-shelf for their gut health benefits and sustainable practices. Made with 100 percent organic ingredients and unique seasonal flavors (like vanilla oak and snickerdoodle for the holidays), the brand makes kombucha sipping both festive and beneficial for our health!

How much sugar for 1.5 Litre kombucha? ›

Kombucha Quick Starter Guide (Kombucha Recipe)

Add 90 to 100g of sugar per liter to the finished tea and have it dissolved completely. Let the tea cool down to room temperature and have a clean fermentation container ready.

How much sugar for 4l kombucha? ›

Okay, boil 4 litres of water. Put 12 tea bags into your container, and then add between 320 and 400 grams of sugar to the container. We usually go for nearer 340 grams, but this is preference. (If you are using several smaller containers divide these quantities between the containers).

How much sugar do you put in a kombucha bottle? ›

You can do this by adding fruit, fruit juice or sugar. I'll add ¼-1 tsp sugar per 16 oz bottle if my flavoring doesn't have any natural sugars in it. -Fill your secondary fermentation bottles closer to the top leaving an inch of space between the kombucha and the top.

How much sugar to add to kombucha when bottling? ›

- Add 1.5 tsp of white sugar into your clean sterile 750mL glass bottle. - Pour your kombucha into the bottle through a muslin cloth lined funnel. - Seal the bottle tightly (a flip top cap is the easiest) and leave at room temperature for 2 -3 days to carbonate.

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