How To Flavour Homebrewed Kombucha

Q. How Can I Flavour My Kombucha Tea?

A. There are lots of ways to flavour kombucha tea! In our how-to video on Flavouring and Bottling Kombucha we show you how to flavour and bottle your homemade kombucha tea, plus include our favourite kombucha flavour ideas! 

Q. What Ratio Of Juice To Kombucha Should I Use For The Second Fermentation (To Add Flavour)?

A. For a second fermentation, a ratio of 20% juice and 80% kombucha generally works well. You can also experiment with other ratios to change the flavour.

Be mindful that some fruits and ingredients, rich in natural sugars, as sugar may cause the fermentation to continue, creating carbonation (fizziness).

STEPS

1) Using a 500ml glass bottle, add 2-4 tablespoons of your favourite fruits, veggies, juices or herbs to each bottle.

2) Pour brewed kombucha into each bottle using a funnel, leaving only 3cm - 5cm of space at the top.

3) Seal the bottles and store in a warm, dark place for 2-4 days.

4) After 2-4 days, move your bottles to the refrigerator.

5) Once chilled, pop the top, strain your brew over ice and enjoy your very own, fresh home-brewed kombucha!

6) If this is the first time you have used this flavouring a good rule of thumb is to hold the bottle over the sink and open the lid with a tea towel of cloth over it, this will help the clean-up if your kombucha has fermented further creating carbonation - if your brew appears over-carbonated and is making a mes, drop the amount of fruits, veggies, juices or herbs in the next batch to remedy this problem.

BREWER'S TIP If you prefer, you can strain out the fruits, herbs and any small cultures or yeast blooms that may have formed in the bottle before drinking.

10 Kommunity Favourite Hombrew Flavours

Below you will find some of our favourite, tried and tested flavour combinations. Brewing is all about experimentation and fun, so try your own mixes and share them with us on social media using #kommunitybrew. The options are endless, so try something new each brew!

FRESH INGREDIENT RECIPES*

*Each recipe is measured for a 500ml bottle, simply double the amount for a per litre quantity.

GINGER LEMON

PEAR AND CINNAMON

BLUEBERRY GINGER FIZZ

MANGO PINEAPPLE FIESTA

CUCUMBER MINT

RASPBERRY HIBISCUS

APPLE CINNAMON

STRAWBERRY KIWI

GINGER APPLE

These recipes give you an idea of optimum ratios. After a few brews you will get the hang of how to bottle and what flavour intensity you enjoy. The options are limitless and you can use any variety of frozen, fresh, dried, freeze-dried ingredients. Even different uses and fruit concentrates can make great flavourings. We recommend using organic certified options and avoiding preservatives.

BREWER'S TIP Special Note: Carbonation/fizziness is made when the yeasts in your kombucha feed on the sugars in your brew. If you prefer pure tasting kombucha though still want some fizziness, simply add ½ teaspoon of sugar to each bottle (500ml) and store at room temperature for 2-4 days. Be cautious when opening, as pressure will have increased in the bottle and the kombucha can be very fizzy.