Berry Kombucha - Homemade berry-flavored kombucha

Embark on a refreshing journey with our Berry-Infused Kombucha Delight, inspired by the effervescent and probiotic-rich world of home-brewed kombucha. Healing Cave Lady has touched many with her wisdom on healthful living, and this recipe, adapted from her teachings on kombucha flavoring, is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its natural fizz and burst of berry flavors. Perfect for lovers of fermentations and those seeking a healthier soda alternative, this kombucha recipe is a delightful treat that you can prepare at home.

Ingredients:

- 1/2 gallon homemade kombucha (fully fermented and ready to flavor)

- 1 cup mixed organic berries (raspberries, pomegranates, blueberries, cherries)

- Sugar or 2-3 servings of pure organic stevia (use the provided tiny scoops for measurement)

Equipment:

- 1 clean half-gallon jar or bottle

- Clean hands or utensils for handling SCOBY

- Medela breast pump attachment or a funnel (optional for berry insertion)

- Clean straw for tasting

- Additional jars for SCOBY and leftover kombucha

- Sealable bottles for carbonated kombucha

- Dry erase crayon for labeling

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: N/A (fermentation and refrigeration times vary)

Total Time: 10 minutes (plus fermentation and refrigeration)

Servings: This recipe yields about a half-gallon of flavored kombucha, which can make several servings depending on the size of your glasses.

Instructions:

1. Ensure your hands are clean to prevent contamination before handling your kombucha and SCOBY. If you have just brewed a new batch of kombucha, taste it with a clean straw to ensure it's no longer sweet, indicating that the sugars have been consumed by the bacteria and yeast during fermentation.

2. Gently remove the SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast) from your kombucha and place it into a clean jar. Reserve about a pint (or two cups for each SCOBY) of the kombucha in this jar to maintain your SCOBY's health for future brews.

3. Prepare a clean half-gallon jar and add the cup of mixed berries to the bottom. If you're using a Medela breast pump attachment or funnel, this can make adding the berries easier.

4. Sprinkle 2 to 3 servings of pure organic stevia over the berries. Adjust the amount to your desired sweetness level while avoiding a strong stevia taste.

5. Pour the fresh batch of kombucha over the berries and stevia until the jar is almost full, leaving a little space to allow for carbonation.

6. Seal the jar with a lid. Give the jar a gentle shake to mix the berries, stevia, and kombucha. Be cautious not to shake too much as kombucha is already naturally carbonated.

7. Place the jar in the refrigerator for at least an hour to allow the flavors to infuse.

8. For additional carbonation, after infusing in the refrigerator, strain the kombucha into sealable bottles and leave them out at room temperature for about an hour. This will encourage further carbonation. Finally, refrigerate the bottles to soothe and stop the fermentation process, ensuring that when you open them later, you'll have a naturally carbonated, fizzy healthy soda.

9. Remember to save a portion of your kombucha for future batches, keeping two cups per SCOBY. If you'd like to share or gift a SCOBY, include about two cups of the original kombucha for the recipient to start their own brew.

10. Enjoy your Berry-Infused Kombucha Delight! Share with friends and family, and take pride in having crafted a deliciously healthful drink.

Cooking Tips:

- For best carbonation results, ensure your storage bottles are airtight.

- If you prefer less sweetness, adjust the amount of stevia or omit it from the recipe.

Recipe attributed to Healing Cave Lady on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HealingCaveLadyChannel

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Berry Kombucha - Homemade berry-flavored kombucha