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    Home » Recipes » Kombucha

    Modified: Nov 4, 2023 · Published: Jun 13, 2022 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Dragon Fruit Kombucha

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    This Dragon Fruit Kombucha is sweet and tart. Made with fresh or frozen dragon fruit, you can have this refreshing drink anytime!

    Dragon Fruit Kombucha in glass with straw.

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    If you haven't tried dragon fruit yet, I highly recommend it. It's got a mild sweet flavor, which goes well with kombucha.

    Dragon fruit has a texture similar to kiwi. Since you can buy it fresh or frozen, you can have it any time of the year.

    I like to buy a big bag of frozen dragon fruit at Costco and use it in my smoothies.

    Other ways I've used dragon fruit are Dragon Fruit Lemonade and a Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl.

    You might also like my Lemon Kombucha recipe and my Passion Fruit Kombucha recipe.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • Two Types of Fermentation
    • What Makes Kombucha Fizzy?
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🥣 Supplies
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • Should I Burp My Second Ferment Kombucha?
    • How Long Does It Take To Get Fizzy Kombucha?
    • 💭 Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • 🥃 Kombucha Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is sweet and tart.
    • It's light and refreshing.
    • It's cheaper than store-bought.

    Two Types of Fermentation

    To make homemade kombucha, you start with the first fermentation.

    The first fermentation of kombucha is when you combine sweetened tea, a kombucha scoby, and some starter tea. You let it ferment for 7-21 days and the result is uncarbonated unflavored kombucha.

    To make Dragon Fruit Kombucha, you will be making a second fermentation.

    The second fermentation involves taking that kombucha you made in the first fermentation and adding flavor. You let it ferment for another 3-5 days in sealed bottles. The result is a fizzy flavored drink.

    You can ferment even longer, if needed, letting the kombucha ferment up to 14 days. It all depends on the amount of sugar content in the flavor you're adding, and the temperature of the room.

    Warmer temperatures will cause faster fermentation, and higher sugar content will also speed up fermentation.

    What Makes Kombucha Fizzy?

    The second fermentation is when kombucha gets fizzy. By putting it into a sealed container at room temperature and adding a sugar source (fruit and/or sweetener), carbon dioxide builds.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Homemade kombucha: You'll need freshly made kombucha that has not been refrigerated yet.
    • Dragonfruit: You can use fresh or frozen dragon fruit.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    🥣 Supplies

    • Funnel
    • 4 (25 ounce) bottles with flip top lids
    • Measuring cup

    🔪 Instructions

    Dragon fruit being  poured into a funnel above  a bottle.

    Step 1: Blend dragon fruit in a Nutribullet or high-speed blender. Pour puréed dragon fruit into each bottle.

    Kombucha being poured into a funnel over a bottle.

    Step 2: Pour your homemade kombucha into the bottles, leaving 1-2" head space. Let sit 3-5 days.

    Flip-top bottle being popped open.

    Step 3: Pop open the lids at least once a day. Pressure builds, and this allows it to escape.

      Should I Burp My Second Ferment Kombucha?

      Yes! If you don't you could have a mess. By adding sugar to the homemade kombucha and fermenting it a second time in bottles with swing-top lids, you're creating an environment for carbonation. If you don't allow it to escape, you'll have kombucha all over your kitchen.

      How Long Does It Take To Get Fizzy Kombucha?

      It can take anywhere from 1-14 days. It depends on a few things.

      1. It depends on how much sugar you have in the kombucha. (Sugar in the form of fruit and/or sweetener.) The more sugar, the faster you'll get carbonation.
      2. It also depends on the weather. Warmer temperature = faster carbonation. I've had bubbly kombucha after a day in summer months and bubbly kombucha after a week in colder months.

      💭 Tips

      • You can add maple syrup, agave syrup, brown sugar, white sugar, or another sweetener to make the kombucha sweeter.
      • Refrigerate after the kombucha is done fermenting.
      Dragon Fruit Kombucha in glass with bottle of kombucha and bowlful of dragon fruit.

      👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

      Can I use frozen fruit to make kombucha?

      You can use fresh or frozen fruit for kombucha.

      5 Secrets To Making Kombucha

      Pomegranate Kombucha in two glasses.

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      🌟Need a new kombucha scoby? I love to buy my scobys from Fermentaholics. They're inexpensive and my kombucha comes out great every time.

      🥃 Kombucha Recipes

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      If you tried this Dragon Fruit Kombucha Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

      📋 Recipe

      Dragon Fruit Kombucha
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      Dragon Fruit Kombucha

      This Dragon Fruit Kombucha is sweet and tart. Made with fresh or frozen dragon fruit, you can have this refreshing drink anytime!
      Course Drinks
      Cuisine American
      Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
      Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
      fermenting 5 days days
      Total Time 5 days days 5 minutes minutes
      Servings 12
      Calories 79kcal
      Author Willow Moon
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      Equipment

      • 4 (25 ounce) bottles with flip top lids or other air tight bottles
      • Funnel
      • Measuring cup

      Ingredients

      • 12 cups homemade kombucha
      • 2 cups fresh or frozen dragon fruit

      Instructions

      • Blend dragon fruit in a Nutribullet or high-speed blender. Alternatively, you can thaw and smush dragonfruit into each bottle.
      • Line up 4 (25 ounce) bottles with flip top lids or other air tight bottles.
      • Pour ½ cup puréed dragon fruit into each 25 ounce bottle.
      • Using a funnel, pour freshly made homemade kombucha into 4 (25 ounce) bottles leaving 1-2" head space.
      • Let bottles sit out (at 75° - 85°) 3-5 days, making sure to pop the lids each day (or a few times a day) to let out the pressure of the carbon dioxide. Taste each day to test its flavor and fizziness.
      • Refrigerate when you are happy with the amount of fizz and flavor.

      Notes

      Use freshly made kombucha that has not been refrigerated yet.

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      Nutrition

      Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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      *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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