Passionfruit Kombucha Tea
 
 
Serves: 1 Litre
Ingredients
  • Approx 950ml of already fermented Kombucha Tea
  • ½ to 1 passionfruit pulp
  • ½ -1 tsp organic sugar dissolved in 2 tbsp hot water (optional - if your kombucha is still a little sweet, it isn't needed. Using sugar provides food for the microbes which then increases the fizz)
  • Funnel and fine mesh sieve (nylon or stainless steel is ok)
  • 1L flip top bottle recommended as pictured or any recycled clear class bottle with screw top lid (avoid coloured glass as they generally contain lead)
  • I find the flip top bottles much better for producing more fizz and less chance of explosions as the rubber seal allows some gas to escape while keeping the bottle airtight, otherwise a recycled glass bottle with screw top lid is fine, just keep checking the screw top is closed tight every couple of days
Instructions
  1. Thoroughly clean the glass bottle and lid with hot water (not boiling) and white vinegar (distilled vinegar). To clean the bottles I usually add about 1-2 tbsp of vinegar, then add enough hot water to half fill the bottle. Close the lid and shake it vigourously until foamy bubbles appear. Rinse again without vinegar and keep upside down on a dish drainer
  2. As I am living in Vietnam and tap water isn't very pure, I boil bottled water and allow it to cool slightly, then add about 2 tbsp and shake it again to rinse the bottle of any residual tap water
  3. I also do not use any bottle brushes or dish sponges, if you need to, use one specifically just for your kombucha bottles
  4. Add the dissolved sugar and passionfruit pulp
  5. Using the funnel with fine sieve placed inside, pour enough fermented kombucha tea to fill the bottle but leave about 3-5cm from the top
  6. Seal the bottle and ferment 3-4 days then transfer to the fridge if you prefer your kombucha tea cold
  7. 'Burp' the bottle every 7 days by opening the lid and resealing to avoid any explosions!
  8. Just strain it when serving and enjoy!
Recipe by Intuitive Food Design at https://intuitivefooddesign.com/food_recipe/passionfruit-kombucha-tea/