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Passion Fruit Kombucha

This passion fruit kombucha adds a tropical twist to the classic fermented drink. With its fizzy, fruity, and tangy flavors, it’s packed with probiotics and vitamin C for a refreshing and healthy beverage you can make at home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Fermentation Time 14 days
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Drinks, Hot Beverages
Cuisine Fermented Drink
Servings 6 bottles
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • Large glass jar or container
  • Funnel
  • Strainer fine mesh
  • Glass bottles with tight-fitting lids 4-6 bottles
  • Clean cloth or paper towel to cover jar
  • Rubber band

Ingredients
  

  • 2 liters full cream milk for fermentation
  • 1 cup sugar for fermentation
  • 1 SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast)
  • 3-4 cups purified water for fermentation
  • 0.25 cup passion fruit puree or juice per 16 oz bottle

Instructions
 

  • Boil 3-4 cups of purified water. Pour the hot water into a large glass jar or container and add 1 cup of sugar, stirring until dissolved. Add 2 liters of full cream milk and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
  • Add the SCOBY to the jar once the mixture has cooled. Cover with a clean cloth or paper towel and secure it with a rubber band. Let it ferment for 7 to 14 days at room temperature, tasting every few days for tanginess.
  • Prepare your passion fruit flavoring by obtaining fresh puree or juice. Sanitize your glass bottles to avoid contamination.
  • Strain the kombucha through a fine mesh strainer into a clean glass jar to remove any SCOBY remnants. For each 16 oz bottle, add 1/4 cup of passion fruit puree or juice.
  • Using a funnel, pour the flavored kombucha into the sanitized bottles. Seal tightly to allow carbonation during the second fermentation.
  • Let the bottles sit at room temperature for 1 to 3 days for the second fermentation. Check daily for fizziness and flavor, then refrigerate to slow fermentation.
  • After the second fermentation, strain the kombucha again if desired to remove fruit particles. Store in the refrigerator.
  • Serve the passion fruit kombucha cold in glasses. Enjoy its refreshing, tangy, and tropical flavor.

Notes

  • Pro Tip: For stronger fizz, extend the second fermentation to 3 days.
  • Storage: Kombucha is best consumed within 1 to 2 weeks for optimal flavor.
  • Customization: Experiment with other fruit purees like pineapple or mango for different flavor profiles.
Keyword Fermented Beverages, Kombucha, Passion Fruit Kombucha, Probiotic Drink