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.

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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 to tell if kombucha has gone bad? ›

Is Your Kombucha Bad?
  1. Your kombucha hasn't stayed cold.
  2. Your kombucha smells strongly like vinegar.
  3. It simply tastes “off.”
  4. The normal brownish stuff floating (SCOBY) has turned colors.

What is the ratio of juice to kombucha? ›

Use a 1:4 or 1:3 ratio of raw juices and lemonades to kombucha. Using 1:4 will give you lighter flavor and 1:3 will give you a more intense and sweeter end product.

Can you use fruit juice instead of sugar in kombucha? ›

Depending on the desired sweetness and carbonation level of your drink, anywhere from 10-30% fruit juice can be added. Keep in mind that some juices contain more sugar than others, and that sugar is food for yeasts and bacteria; a very sweet juice will create more carbonation than a less sweet one.

How long does kombucha take to ferment? ›

How Long To Brew Kombucha and Other Home Ferments Quick Reference Chart
FermentSizeTime Range
Kombucha Batch Brew1 Gallon (4 liters)7-21 days
2 Gallon (8 liters)10-30 days
Kombucha Continuous Brew First Batch2.5 Gallon Vessel (10 liters)10-30 days
5 Gallon Vessel (20 liters)18-42 days
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When should you not drink kombucha? ›

Pregnant and breastfeeding women, children, and individuals with liver or kidney disease, HIV, impaired immune systems, and alcohol dependency should avoid kombucha. For others, kombucha is a wonderfully refreshing beverage that has many benefits, when made safely and consumed moderately.

Can I use tap water for kombucha? ›

Can You Use Tap Water for Kombucha? Yes, you can but not straight from the tap unless it's filtered. Additional steps are required to make tap water suitable for brewing kombucha. This can be as simple as charcoal filtering the water or boiling before use.

How much caffeine is in kombucha? ›

Kombucha has about 1-2 milligrams of caffeine per ounce (about 10-15mg/8 fl oz). By contrast, coffee usually contains around 11-12 milligrams per fluid ounce (95mg/8 fl oz). Kombucha contains about one-third the amount of caffeine as one cup of black tea would have.

How many tea bags to make a gallon of kombucha? ›

How much tea do I use to make kombucha? The amount of tea to use for each batch is also easy to remember. It's 6:1 or six teabags or six teaspoons of loose leaf tea to each one-gallon batch.

What fruit to put in kombucha? ›

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. Please note that if you are using fresh raw juice (vs.

What sugar is best for kombucha? ›

Cane sugar is the most common type of sugar that is used for brewing Kombucha. Most people use “plain white sugar” – you want to make sure the package says “cane sugar” on it or you are most likely using GMO Beet Sugar. Cane sugar has been used by humans for over 5000 years.

Can I use honey instead of sugar for kombucha? ›

Unlike traditional kombucha, with its black tea and cane sugar base, Jun kombucha uses green tea sweetened with honey rather than refined sugar. Jun kombucha still goes through the fermentation process with SCOBY, but the result is a smoother, more drinkable brew.

How do I know when my SCOBY is ready? ›

How do I know if it's fermenting properly? If your SCOBY floats to the top or it sinks to the bottom but a new thin layer forms on the top of your tea, it is fermenting properly. The tea will lighten in color over several days and will see some bubbling also. Finally, you can taste it.

Does the size of a SCOBY matter? ›

SCOBY growth won't tell you when fermentation is complete. At best, it's just an indicator that fermentation is happening, but fermentation can still be happening without SCOBY growth. SCOBY size/shape doesn't matter as long as the liquid is acidifying. The best way to tell when your brew is done is to taste it.

Does kombucha get more alcoholic the longer it sits? ›

So yes, since kombucha is a fermented food, there is the potential for alcohol to be present in certain types of kombucha. The longer the kombucha ferments, the more potential it has to contain/increase those trace amounts of alcohol. But just because it has the potential to do that, doesn't mean it actually happens.

What does bad kombucha look like? ›

If you see any discoloration or spores, or notice an odd smell (not normal kombucha vinegar-like smell), these are all signs that your kombucha has gone bad and is no longer safe to drink. If you see any mold on your SCOBY, you should remove it immediately and throw it out.

What does spoiled kombucha taste like? ›

Although kombucha has a long shelf life, there are certain situations where you might prefer to discard the beverage. If the kombucha is well past the best before date, or it hasn't been stored correctly, it may taste overly tart or vinegary.

How long does kombucha last in the fridge? ›

Unopened and kept in the fridge, store-bought kombucha can last for one to two months. This will be the "expiration date" printed on the bottle. However, once you open that bottle, the game changes. After opening, if kept in the fridge, store-bought kombucha will last for up to a week.

What happens if you drink kombucha past expiration date? ›

It's safe to drink pretty much indefinitely as long as it's properly brewed and stored, but that doesn't mean you'll necessarily want to drink it after it's been stored for more than a year. That's because even if it's refrigerated, it'll likely taste like vinegar at that point.

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