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    Home » Recipes » Fermented and Cultured

    Published: Mar 28, 2016 by Dina-Marie · Modified: Apr 21, 2022 8 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

    Flavored Kombucha

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    Flavored Kombucha is a fermented drink that is a delicious treat and easy to make! This flavored Kombucha recipe uses fruit for a variety of flavors. Even kids love it!

    Flavored Kombucha shown in jars with fruit and scoby around.

    Kombucha is a fermented drink made from sweet tea, that is slightly carbonated and full of probiotics.

    I am sure you have seen the bottles of fruit-flavored Kombucha in stores such as Sprouts or Whole Foods.

    You may have even bought them.

    I confess I have from time to time. Even though I do not like spending so much on them, they taste so good and it is so refreshing!

    I have bought them at Sprouts and once even had a flavor with Chia seeds in it - it was delicious! I love chewing my juice!

    Flavored Kombucha shown in jars with fruit on a cutting board.

    But, as I was drinking them, I kept thinking that I should be able to make this or at least something close to it!

    Thanks to a friend whom I was talking with, now you can make fruit-flavored kombucha easily and for a fraction of the cost of the store-bought version.

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    Instructions

    All you need is kombucha and fruit - you can use frozen fruit straight from the freezer or fresh fruit.

    I used to make Kombucha (see How to Make Kombucha) a gallon at a time but I have fallen in love with the Kombucha Continuous Brew Method because it is so easy!

    Either way, once the kombucha is fermented and ready, you will do a second fermentation.

    I did a few batches to try it - strawberry, blueberry, and raspberry.

    Adding the fruit:

    • For the strawberry, I used a half-gallon jar of kombucha and added 1 cup of whole frozen strawberries.
    • With the blueberry kombucha, I used ⅓ cup of frozen blueberries to a quart of kombucha.
    • For raspberry, I used ½ cup of fresh raspberries to a quart of Kombucha.

    Once you add the fruit to the Kombucha, the berries begin changing the color of the kombucha almost immediately.

    I let them sit on the kitchen counter for a couple of days before refrigerating the jars.

    After 2 days, the finished product has a beautiful color - and the taste, well, I wish I could share it with you!

    Experiment to see how strong a flavor you like the best. The longer you leave it out, the stronger the flavor becomes.

    Variations

    You can use almost any fruit you'd like and don't be afraid to get creative with different variations and combinations!

    • Fruit. We've had success using strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cherries, cranberries, and grapes. Try substituting half of the fruit for a different fruit to create a delicious combination like strawberry-blackberry kombucha!
    • Herbs and spices. Basil, lavender, thyme, ginger, and cinnamon are all great additions to spice up the flavor of your kombucha. A lemon thyme kombucha would be perfect for spring and summer!
    • Fruit juice. For a stronger fruit flavor, try using fruit juice! Add ¼ cup juice to 16 - 20 oz of Kombucha.

    You can use almost any fruit you can get your hands on. If using citrus fruit, I'd juice half and put the other half in slices instead of wedges.

    Make sure to clean the peel/skin thoroughly before putting it into the Kombucha.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you drink it daily?

    Since Kombucha is a fermented drink and contains probiotics, it is fine to drink every day. In fact, probiotics can help maintain a healthy gut. (source)

    For more information on the benefits of fermented foods, read my post on Getting Started With Fermented Foods. 

    Can you eat the fruit after?

    Yesssss!

    Does it need to be refrigerated?

    During the fermentation when the fruit is in the jars for a second fermentation, do not refrigerate.

    After fermentation, the flavored Kombucha should be kept in the refrigerator.

    This helps keeps the live probiotics produced in the Kombucha fresh and active.

    Strawberries and blueberries in front of jars containing Kombucha.

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    Flavored Kombucha shown in jars with fruit and scobby around.

    Flavored Kombucha

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    Learn how to add fruit and flavor to your homebrewed kombucha.

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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 3 mins
    Total Time 5 mins

    Course cultured, Drinks, fermented
    Cuisine American

    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 33 kcal

    Ingredients

      

    • 1 - 2 quarts kombucha
    • ⅓ - ½ cup fruit fresh or frozen
    • Kombucha is very forgiving so don't worry about being too exact in how much to use.

    Instructions

     

    • Once your kombucha has finished fermenting, remove the desired amount and add it to a jar with a lid.
    • Add fruit to the kombucha, screw on the top and let sit for two days to a week - depending on the flavor you like.
    • When the second fermentation is finished, place kombucha in the refrigerator, chill and enjoy!

    Notes

    Fruit juice can also be used giving a stronger fruit flavor. Use about ¼ cup juice to 16 - 20 oz. of kombucha - adjust to your taste.

    Flavoring Kombucha - What Fruits To use?

    • strawberry - This was probably our favorite flavor.
    • blueberry
    • raspberries
    • cherries
    • cranberries
    • grapes
    • use almost any fruit you can get your hands on

    Nutrition

    Calories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 8gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 52mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 1.3mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.2mg

    Keyword fermented foods, flavored kombucha, flavored kombucha recipe, probiotic drink
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    Flavored Kombucha shown with fruit and text overlay.

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    Comments

    1. Tameisha says

      March 28, 2016 at 9:40 pm

      I made raspberry last week, threw in a handful of fresh berries for the 2nd ferment. It was a beautiful pink color, had a strong berry flavor & the 2nd ferment definitely increased the fizz! It was delicious over ice! ?

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        March 29, 2016 at 8:07 am

        Thanks for sharing, Tameisha! I was really excited about how good ours tasted and the children like it anyway but really liked the fruit flavored!

        Reply
    2. Emily Kemp says

      April 17, 2018 at 3:34 am

      5 stars
      I've been wanting to make my own kombucha for a while now, so excited I can experiment with fruits too. Thanks for sharing this!

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        April 17, 2018 at 8:16 pm

        Emily, it really is easy and gives a very good flavor for something different!

        Reply
    3. Tina Rigdon says

      December 08, 2018 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for the recipe! I have never tried this drink but I'm excited to try something new!

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        December 09, 2018 at 8:38 am

        Tina, so glad - let me know how you like it!

        Reply
    4. Nicole says

      January 14, 2020 at 10:15 am

      Hi! Thanks for your website- as a new kombucha brewer it’s great to have a place to go for information! I was wondering if I’m using frozen fruit if I should thaw it before adding it, or if I can add frozen berries directly to the kombucha?

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      • Skylar says

        January 14, 2020 at 10:24 am

        If adding fruit to the finished Kombucha, frozen fruit is fine! I wouldn't put frozen fruit in with the scoby as this can damage it.

        Reply

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