17+ Christmas Kombucha Recipe Deliciousness Awaits You!

Ingredients

For the kombucha base:

• 1 gallon filtered water
• 1 cup organic cane sugar
• 4-6 bags of black tea (or 2-3 tablespoons of loose leaf tea)
• 1 cup of kombucha starter liquid
• 1 SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast)

For the Christmas flavor:

• 1 cup cranberries
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 inch piece of ginger, sliced
• 1 orange, juiced
• 1/4 cup honey

Instructions

Step 1: Brew the kombucha

1. In a large pot, bring the filtered water to a boil.
2. Turn off the heat and add the sugar, stirring until it dissolves.
3. Add the tea bags or loose leaf tea and let it steep for 10-15 minutes.
4. Remove the tea bags or strain out the loose leaf tea and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
5. Once cooled, pour the mixture into a glass jar and add the SCOBY and kombucha starter liquid.
6. Cover the jar with a clean cloth or paper towel and secure it with a rubber band.
7. Store the jar in a warm, dark place for 7-10 days to allow the kombucha to ferment.

Step 2: Add the Christmas flavor

1. In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, cinnamon stick, ginger, orange juice, and honey.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool.
4. Once cooled, strain the mixture and add it to the fermented kombucha.
5. Stir gently to combine.

Step 3: Bottle and refrigerate

1. Using a funnel, transfer the Christmas kombucha into glass bottles with airtight lids.
2. Store the bottles in the refrigerator for 2-3 days to allow the kombucha to carbonate.
3. Once carbonated, your Christmas kombucha is ready to be enjoyed!

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