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!

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!

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

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!

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FAQs

Holiday Spice Kombucha Recipe! - The Organic Goat Lady? ›

For each gallon of sweet tea, use 1 large SCOBY (5-6 inches across, ½ – 1 inch thick) and 1-2 cups strong starter liquid.

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How much scoby for 1 gallon? ›

For each gallon of sweet tea, use 1 large SCOBY (5-6 inches across, ½ – 1 inch thick) and 1-2 cups strong starter liquid.

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How can you tell if kombucha has gone bad? ›

If the kombucha is well past the best before date, or it hasn't been stored correctly, it may taste overly tart or vinegary. It is up to personal preference, but it might be a sign that it's time to open a fresh bottle.

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How much sugar to put in kombucha? ›

What is the recommended ratio of tea, sugar, water, and starter tea for making kombucha? For a 1-gallon batch of kombucha, you'll need 1 cup of sugar, 6-8 bags of tea, and 12 fl oz of starter tea. The rest should be filled up with clean, filtered water.

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What fruits are good in 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.

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How many times can you reuse a kombucha scoby? ›

The beauty of it is that it can be reused endlessly! Once you've finished fermenting your kombucha, simply recuperate the scoby and store it to start a new kombucha recipe. The easiest way to store a kombucha scoby is to start a new fermentation just after bottling.

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When should you throw out an old scoby? ›

With proper care, SCOBYs can last many generations. But when you see excessive, dark yeast growth on a SCOBY layer, or if it starts producing Kombucha that tastes bad or overly acidic, it's time to get a new one.

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Who should 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.

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What happens if you leave kombucha to ferment too long? ›

It's cheap and easy to make, but if you leave it fermenting too long it can get a strong taste, and actually will turn to vinegar which will stay perfectly preserved. If your kombucha tea ever gets too strong for your taste, don't throw it out!

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What happens if you drink bad homemade kombucha? ›

Consuming the wrong kind of kombucha, or too much of it, may produce harmful side effects. These include digestive issues and tooth erosion. Kombucha is a probiotic drink made from fermenting tea and sugar, sometimes along with other ingredients.

What happens if you add too much sugar to kombucha? ›

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.

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Which sugar is best for kombucha? ›

Ordinary cane sugar is normally used, less refined sugars will work but can lead to changes in flavour. It is not possible to brew kombucha without sugar as it provides the food that the yeast and bacteria need to reproduce, create a new scoby and process sweet tea into acids and vitamins and carbonation.

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Can you use canned fruit in kombucha? ›

Flavored kombucha is also a great way to use-up the liquid from canned fruits like peaches, pears, or pineapple. Furthermore, if you enjoy the sweet hot of fresh ginger juice, it is an especially health promoting addition.

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What not to eat with kombucha? ›

One tip to keep in mind is that many people find that kombucha does not pair well with foods that are already higher in acidity because the flavor can become lost or overpowered.

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Which is better for you kombucha or yogurt? ›

Calories: Kombucha often contains fewer calories than yogurt, especially if the yogurt contains added sugars. Protein and nutrients: Yogurt from dairy alternatives (e.g. coconut milk yogurt) is a great alternative to animal protein. Kombucha, on the other hand, does not contain protein.

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How much starter liquid for 1 gallon 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. One scoby will ferment any size batch, though larger batches may take longer.

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What is the ratio to feed a SCOBY? ›

If you feed it too much, the culture will be too dilute and the scoby will take longer to form. If you don't feed it at all, cellulose production will also be slow due to lack of nutrients. Our recipe feeds the culture at a ratio of 2:1. 5.

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What size SCOBY do I need? ›

A scoby should be from a good source and should not have been dried or kept in a fridge. The size doesn't have to be too exact, a small one for a small batch, a medium one for a medium batch. The shape is not important as a new scoby will form at the top of the vessel.

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Can you have too much SCOBY in kombucha? ›

We don't recommend leaving too many SCOBYs in your brew as it will start to make your kombucha taste vinegary before your brew has had time to properly ferment.