This awesome kombucha recipe collection is a list of my favorites from my fellow blogging friends. Click the links below to visit their blogs and enjoy their kombucha recipes!
Ever catch yourself gazing with dreamy eyes at the rows of beautiful bottled kombucha at the health food store? Yeah, me too. The bottles are lovely and filled with kombucha in flavors with names that allude to positive energy and yoga retreats.
But if you’re anything like me, you take one look at the price tag underneath and go running in the opposite direction (well, I don’t actually have that much willpower–I usually grab at least one bottle for a “treat” on the way out the door).
Well, kombucha isn’t out of your reach–the secret is to make your own.
Not only is it incredibly affordable, it’s also surprisingly easy.
Once you master the basics, spread your wings and try different flavor combinations or even use your extra kombucha to make healthy snacks and desserts (who knew?!).
If you want to know the “why” behind the benefits of kombucha, check out this cool article about kombucha benefits.
Now check out the kombucha recipes below to get started!
P.S. If you need supplies to get started on your own kombucha adventure, order your kombucha starter kit today.
Kombucha Recipes For Beginners:
Kombucha Recipe #1:
What the Heck is Kombucha? from The Paleo Mama
A quick guide about kombucha and how to get started. Click here to read the post…
Kombucha Recipe #2:
Brewing KOMBUCHA: The Basics, The Benefits, & The Bravery from Weed ’em and Reap
The What, the Why and the How of Kombucha. Click here to read the post…
Kombucha Recipe #3:
How to Grow a Kombucha Scoby from Bottled Kombucha from Ditch the Wheat
Step-by-step instructions for growing your own kombucha scoby. Click here to read the post…
Kombucha Recipe #4:
Learn How To Brew Kombucha With This Easy Step By Step Tutorial from Whole Lifestyle Nutrition
A detailed tutorial that guides you through the entire process of brewing kombucha. Click here to read the post…
Kombucha Recipe #5:
How to Make Kombucha Tea from Our Small Hours
A complete how-to guide to get started with kombucha brewing. Click here to read the post…
Kombucha Recipe #6:
How to Make Kombucha from Cheeseslave
A kombucha tutorial that makes it look easy! Click here to read the post…
Kombucha Recipe #7:
How to Make Homemade Kombucha Tea from Don’t Mess With Mama
A simple guide for brewing kombucha and adding flavors. Click here to read the post…
Recipes for Flavored Kombucha
Kombucha Recipe #8:
Ginger-Mango + Blueberry-Raspberry Kombucha Recipes from Stupid Easy Paleo
A great tutorial on making kombucha, plus two delicious flavors to make! Click here to read the post…
Kombucha Recipe #9:
Flavored Kombucha Recipes Your Kids Will Love from Homemade Mommy
3 delicious and kid-friendly kombucha recipes! Click here to read the post…
Kombucha Recipe #10:
Peach Kombucha from Thank Your Body
This kombucha is flavored with fresh peach slices. Click here to read the post…
Kombucha Recipe #11:
Mango-Apricot Kombucha from Our Small Hours
How to mix your kombucha with your favorite juices to easily try new flavors. Click here to read the post…
Desserts, Snacks and More
Kombucha Recipe #12:
8 Non-Traditional Uses for Kombucha from Don’t Mess With Mama
Check out these 8 interesting ways you can use kombucha in recipes, around the home, and more! Click here to read the post…
Kombucha Recipe #13:
Strawberry Banana Kombucha Smoothie from Whole Lifestyle Nutrition
This fruity smoothie is a perfectly refreshing way to use your kombucha. Click here to read the post…
Kombucha Recipe #14:
Kombucha Jello from Cheeseslave
Kombucha + Jello = Kombucha Jello! Click here to read the post…
Kombucha Recipe #15:
Fruity Kombucha Jell-o Bites from The Paleo Mama
These cute little jiggly bites are loaded with the power of fresh fruit and kombucha! Click here to read the post…
Kombucha Recipe #16:
3 Minutes, 3 Ingredients ~ Kombucha Berry Sorbet from Whole Lifestyle Nutrition
Yummy and easy, this berry sorbet with kombucha will satisfy your sweet tooth for sure! Click here to read the post…
Where to Find Kombucha Brewing Kits
Are you ready to start making your own kombucha? Order your kombucha starter kit today.
Tell me about your Kombucha adventures in the comments below!
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Great post! I was just thinking, I really need to start drinking kombucha! 🙂
we love kombucha!!! you would love our creamy kombucha cocktail 🙂 http://purelytwins.com/2013/05/24/how-we-make-creamy-kombucha-cocktail/ We have used it to make soft serve ice cream too!!
Great recipe! Thanks for sharing.
what can you do when you have to many SCOBYs and no one to give them to? Can you use them for something else? How do you store them when not making a new batch of kombucha?
You can compost them or feed them to pets (if you keep chickens, you can feed them the scoby, too!). I’ve seen people give them away on Craigslist before, too. If you need to store a scoby, just store it in a little kombucha and it will keep for a while.
I put the scoby (it measured about 3.5 ounces) 1/8 cup of finished kombucha and 1 tsp of jojoba oil into a blender and mixed it until it was creamy. I put it on my face. It’s very acidic and works just like a chemical peel so if your skin is very sensitive try it on a small part first. I left it on and let it dry for about 20 minutes and my skin was SO SOFT.
Thanks so much for putting together this collection of articles! I just shared it on my page: https://www.facebook.com/TheBackyardPickler/posts/688608434490240:0
Thanks for sharing!
I have made and used Kombucha, but it always caused so much acidity in my system, causing diarrhea and sore tongue. Is this normal?
I’ve heard of this happening, especially when you first start drinking kombucha or in sensitive individuals. I recommend starting very slow and just drinking a little (like maybe no more than 2 fluid ounces per day) at first.
Love it
I got into drinking Kombucha tea a month ago. I drink a bottle a day. It has so many great benefits and it taste so good. But I need to get the starter kit. It will be a lot cheaper.
I know what you mean–those bottles are expensive!
These look great! But there are so many choices for tutorials and getting started. Which site do you recommend for someone who is comfortable with fermentation but has not make kombucha before?
I would check around and see which one “jives” with you more. I included a few examples because I know that we all learn differently, and each one has a different style that might suit some more than others. 🙂
Thanks so much for this post- great resource for a beginner like myself. How long does it take to ferment to the point that it is carbonated? And how long will it last once you’ve bottled and refrigerated it? Can you make enough to stock up or do you make it as you intend to drink it? Thanks in advance!
Definitely check out some of the posts listed above — they have some of the answers to your questions. Some people do continuous brew kombucha so they always have some going, while others make bigger batches.
Kombucha will barely carbonate in the first ferment. You have to bottle it at a certain point (read the tutorials) to do a second ferment where you add some fruit . My favorites are raspberry, strawberry and ginger. Separately or in combination. I use Grolsch type bottles. The acid and sugar in the fruit, combined with being sealed tight will cause it to carbonate. Even though we have a heat pump and keep our home cozy, the process takes longer in the winter than the summer.You just have to make it and keep experimenting and eventually you’ll find what works best for you. Everyone has different expectations and makes it a bit differently.
Always keep some spare scobys in a “scoby hotel”. Do not refrigerate and feed it some sweet tea each time you make a new batch. Then you’ll be prepared if you ever have mold in your batch and have to dump it.
Have fun!
When I make my Kombucha, I do the first ferment by pkacing it on top my refrigerator. NOT INSIDE, BUT ON TOP the refrigerator. The frig naturally gives off heat from its use. It works great. This technique works great when starting seeds for your garden too, creates a natural green house.
Jill
Can a scoby die if it gets too warm.
Yes, it’s a living organism and will die when exposed to too much heat.
Good tips. Great recipes. I suggest starting out small with about 2 qts, and really focusing on quality control with great sanitary prep and clean bottling. My third batch came out slamming good. Now I will double the batch amounts and then work up to about 2 gallons a week, for now. The deli down the street is setting out their giant pickle jars for me, so I’ll have a great supply of jars on hand as my operation grows…