Orange Cranberry Kombucha Recipe! - The Organic Goat Lady (2024)

Do you like to make and flavor your own kombucha? If so then you will love this Orange Cranberry Kombucha Recipe!

This is a great kombucha recipe for any occasion! It makes an excellent kombucha for Christmas time, or a wonderfully sweet yet tart flavor to quench your thirst during the hot summer!

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This kombucha combines two of my favorite flavors!

The sweetness of the orange goes so well with the tartness of the cranberry!

Kombucha, of course, is amazing on its own.

But when you add the cranberry orange flavor to this fizzy beverage it is really, really good!

Use this kombucha during the holidays, or year around! It fits in during any season:)

Before you begin!

First, if you are new to making your own Kombucha (or even if you are not new;) be sure to check out Why You Should Use The Kombucha Continuous Brew System.

Continuous Brew Kombucha

The Continuous Brew System is the best and easiest way to make Kombucha.

Not only will it save you lots of time, but it will keep you in steady supply of Kombucha that is actually more nutritious!

If you haven’t tried it you really should! It will change your life!

And, be sure to check out The Best Tasting Kombucha Tea Blend! This tea blend makes an amazingly smooth tasting kombucha full of amazing health benefits!

Also, if you like these, then be sure to check out the Tasty Booch Recipe Book! This book is a compilation of my family’s favorite flavors! Kid tested and approved, the recipes in this book are sure to convert even your pickiest eater (including husbands;) into kombucha fans!

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Making homemade kombucha is something that I am very passionate about.

Because of my love and passion for kombucha, along with all of the kombucha brewing questions that I receive, I decided to create a detailed course that contains everything that you need to know about making your own nutritious and delicious kombucha.

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But anyways, getting back to our yummy flavor, we aren’t going to talk about how to make kombucha today.

Instead we are focusing on how to flavor our Kombucha once it’s made!

Flavoring Kombucha

Ok, first let’s go over our ingredients and supplies.

If you are using the Continuous Brew System this will be really easy! With it’s easy fill spout, filling bottles is a dream!

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1. Bottles

I usually use bottles that I have saved from store bought Kombucha, or you can purchase these glass bottles that are the same size.

Also, I want to start experimenting with these swing top glass bottles to see if they will make a more fizzy second ferment.

I will keep you posted with the results!


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2. Cranberry Juice

I use organic pure cranberry juice, not a cranberry juice co*cktail (although that would probably be yummy too:). Pure cranberry juice is more tart than a blended juice.

3.Orange Juice

You can juice your own or buy store bought organic orange juice.

How To Flavor Kombucha

Ok, now that you’ve gathered your ingredients, let’s get started!

1. First add 1 ounce of cranberry juice to your bottles.

This is a matter of preference so feel free to experiment with the amount to find the flavor that you enjoy most!

2.Next add about 2 to 3 ounces of orange juice to your bottles.

This is also according to taste. I don’t usually measure it exactly, I just kind of eyeball it.

The above picture shows how much of both juices combined that I add to my bottles.

3. The last ingredient that you need to add is your prepared Kombucha!

Fill it all the way to the top.

4. And finally, you are going to screw on the lids and put your bottles in a dark cabinet.

You want to allow your Kombucha to complete it’s second ferment.

This will take anywhere from one to three days. You need to leave it for at least a full 24 hours to give the Kombucha time to eat a portion of the natural sugars in the flavorings.

The longer you leave it the more fizzy it will be.

But do not leave it longer than the three days. Leaving it longer than the three days will increase the alcohol content of your Kombucha, making it unsafe for children.

And that’s it! How easy is it to make Cranberry Orange Kombucha?!

How do you like this flavor?

Is this a flavor that you enjoy during the holidays or year around?

Please leave me a comment below letting me know how much you enjoy it!

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Chamomile Kombucha

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Orange Cranberry Kombucha Recipe! - The Organic Goat Lady (2024)

FAQs

Can you use orange juice in kombucha? ›

Making your own orange flavored kombucha is super simple and goes something like this: Bottle: Evenly distribute orange juice and vanilla into fermentation bottles. Pour in kombucha, leaving 1 to 2 inches free at the top. Ferment: For 3 to 10 days, until it reaches the carbonation level you like.

How do I make kombucha at home? ›

How to Make Your First Batch of Kombucha
  1. Brew Tea. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a 4-quart pot. ...
  2. Sweeten It. Remove the tea bags and add 1 cup of organic cane sugar and a half-gallon (8 cups) of cold water. ...
  3. Transfer to a Jar. ...
  4. Add the SCOBY. ...
  5. Cover It. ...
  6. Wait & Watch. ...
  7. Try it! ...
  8. Transfer Your SCOBY.
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Can you use Darjeeling tea for kombucha? ›

Making Kombucha With Black Tea

On the market, black tea can be found under several names: Darjeeling, Assam, Ceylon, English breakfast, Orange Pekoe, etc. Black tea kombucha has a pleasant bitterness. We like to flavour it with fruits and citrus fruits, like in our clementine kombucha recipe.

How much tea to use for kombucha? ›

Batch Size: To increase or decrease the amount of kombucha you make, maintain the basic ratio of 1 cup of sugar, 8 bags of tea, and 2 cups starter tea per gallon batch. One scoby will ferment any size batch, though larger batches may take longer.

What can you not mix kombucha with? ›

Kombucha contains alcohol. The body breaks down alcohol to get rid of it. Disulfiram decreases the break-down of alcohol. Taking kombucha along with disulfiram can cause a pounding headache, vomiting, flushing, and other unpleasant reactions.

What to avoid in kombucha? ›

You should keep flavorings, oils and extracts away from your kombucha SCOBY. This means no flavored or herbal teas during first fermentation. (After all, there are limitless opportunities to flavor during second fermentation anyhow!)

Can you drink homemade kombucha everyday? ›

The Centers for Disease Control recommends that four ounces of kombucha can be safely consumed one to three times a day. Overconsumption can lead to headache, nausea, gastrointestinal distress, or ketoacidosis.

What happens if you use tap water to make kombucha? ›

Kombucha and Tap Water

While chloramine and chlorine serve their role by providing safe drinking water, when you are making homemade kombucha, you want to avoid them. Not only does it kill off harmful bacteria, but it also does the same to the SCOBYs beneficial bacteria.

Does kombucha have a laxative effect? ›

Kombucha is a fermented, fizzy, slightly sweet form of black tea. Some praise the drink for having several possible health benefits, such as constipation relief and prevention. While it is unlikely to substitute medical laxatives, kombucha may help the frequency and consistency of stools.

What tea should you not use for kombucha? ›

Avoid herbal tea:

Don't try to use herbs like peppermint or chamomile as your brewed tea base. Herbs won't be able to provide the nutrients necessary to feed your kombucha culture.

What is the best sugar for kombucha? ›

Cane sugar is the most common type of sugar that is used for brewing Kombucha. Most people use “plain white sugar” – you want to make sure the package says “cane sugar” on it or you are most likely using GMO Beet Sugar. Cane sugar has been used by humans for over 5000 years.

Can I use regular tea bags for kombucha? ›

Black tea is considered best as it contains the nutrients that the scoby likes. It can produce quite a full, fruity flavour but many people prefer to do a mix of teas such as half black and half green or white tea. Either teabags or loose tea can be used. Tea that has added oils such as Earl Grey should be avoided.

Can tea be too strong for kombucha? ›

If properly steeped and well-brewed, tea elicits extraordinary flavor, but when that tea is over-steeped it can become very bitter and unpleasant. Over-steeping also leads to super strong, assertive kombucha with unpleasant bitter overtones.

Is Earl Grey tea good for kombucha? ›

Do not use teas containing oils (E.g. bergamot oils in Earl Grey) because they can harm your bacterial host: the kombucha fungi. The kombucha culture is a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY). Some of the best teas to use are echinacea, green, black, oolong, red, white and herbal tea.

How to make a SCOBY from scratch? ›

Directions
  1. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add sugar; stir until it completely dissolves. ...
  2. Pour kombucha into a 1-gallon jar. Add the room-temperature tea (do not add hot tea, as it will kill the good bacteria). ...
  3. It will probably take 2 to 4 weeks for your SCOBY to form.
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What juices can you add to kombucha? ›

Some popular fruit juices used during second fermentation are: Apple juice, grape juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, and pomegranate juice. Again, the sky is the limit! You can even juice fruits on your own and add a custom juice combination to your brew!

Can you put citrus in kombucha? ›

Since we're going to let the kombucha go through a secondary fermentation for about 2-10 days, it's best to use citrus juice rather than slices to avoid the bitterness. When serving this drink, add a fresh slice of lemon and lime to each glass and get the full effect.

Can you ferment orange juice? ›

Orange juice is a popular and refreshing beverage enjoyed by many around the world. But did you know that you can also use it to make alcohol? By fermenting orange juice, you can create a delicious and unique alcoholic drink that is perfect for special occasions or simply for enjoying at home.

What can I add to kombucha to make it taste better? ›

Using HERBS with your kombucha brewing kit

Think basil, sage, rosemary, mint, lavender, lemongrass, turmeric & more! Dried herbs are much more potent than fresh herbs. Use dried herbs sparingly, as they can overpower the other flavors in your bottles.

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