Kiwi Kombucha is a match made in heaven. This fizzy homemade kombucha is tangy and sweet.
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As a kombucha brewer, I am always on the lookout for new flavor combinations, so when I saw a bag of kiwis at Costco, I immediately thought Kiwi Kombucha.
Kiwi pairs really nicely with kombucha, adding a mild tangy flavor.
Another great kombucha flavor is Honeydew Kombucha. It is sweet and mellow.
If you prefer bold flavors, there's Ginger Kombucha and Spiced Kombucha.
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โค๏ธ Why You'll Love It
- It is mildly tangy, sweet, and refreshing.
- It's cheaper than store-bought kombucha and you get to control the ingredients.
- It's a healthy alternative to soda.
Two Types of 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.
For the second fermentation you remove the scoby and take that kombucha you made in the first fermentation and add flavor. You let it ferment for another 3-5 days in sealed bottles. The result is a fizzy flavored drink.
You can ferment the flavored kombucha 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.
๐งพ Ingredients
- Homemade kombucha: You'll need freshly made kombucha that has not been refrigerated yet.
- Kiwi: I used fresh kiwis. If you happen to freeze kiwi, frozen would work as well.
To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
๐ฅฃ Supplies
- Funnel
- 4 (25 ounce) bottles with flip-top lids
- Measuring cup
๐ช Instructions
Step 1: Peel 8 kiwis and purรฉe in a blender. This should equal about 2 cups. Pour ยฝ cup purรฉed kiwi into each bottle.
Step 2: Pour your homemade kombucha into the bottles, leaving 1-2" head space. Let sit 3-5 days.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
๐ญ Tips
- After it's done fermenting, you can strain out the mango or leave it in.
- Refrigerate after the kombucha is done fermenting.
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๐ Recipe
Kiwi Kombucha
Equipment
- 4 (25 ounce) bottles with flip top lids or other air tight bottles
- Funnel
- Measuring cup
Ingredients
- 12 cups homemade kombucha
- 8 kiwis (2 cups purรฉed)
Instructions
- Peel kiwis and purรฉe kiwis in a blender.
- Line up 4 (25 ounce) bottles with flip top lids or other air tight bottles.
- Pour ยฝ cup kiwi purรฉe (2 kiwis) into each 25 ounce bottle.
- Using a funnel, pour freshly made homemade kombucha into each 25 ounce bottle leaving 1-2" head space.
- Let bottles sit out (at 75ยฐ - 85ยฐ) 3-5 days, making sure to pop the lids each 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.
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Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
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