Kombucha Second Ferment Ideas
Elevate your kombucha with exciting second ferment flavors for a fizzy, refreshing drink made right at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 days (fermentation time)
- Total Time: 2 days 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- Plain kombucha (just finished first fermentation, not chilled)
- Fresh fruit or frozen fruit (e.g., berries, thinly sliced strawberries, or pineapple)
- A knob of ginger, peeled and sliced
- Glass bottles with tight lids
- Something sugary (like fruit juice or a spoonful of honey)
Instructions
- Pour finished kombucha into bottles, leaving about an inch at the top.
- Add your flavor boosters such as blueberries, sliced strawberries, or pineapple.
- If desired, add ginger or a slice of jalapeno for spice.
- Seal the bottles tightly and let them sit at room temperature for 2 days.
- Gently burp the lids to release pressure if necessary.
- Chill in the fridge once they’re fizzy and ready to enjoy.
Notes
Experiment with different flavor combinations like fresh peaches with basil or watermelon and mint for a fun twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bottle
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: kombucha, second ferment, home brewing, fizzy drink, healthy beverage