Capture the natural goodness of ginger, turmeric, and beets in this invigorating Kombucha drink.
The ginger turmeric beets flavored Kombucha combines root vegetables that are packed with health benefits and flavors. This refreshing bubbly drink will not just keep you hydrated but also boost your health and energy. It is best to drink on a hot summer day but can also be enjoyed all throughout the year. Additionally, it is easy to make and the ingredients are relatively cheap and accessible.
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Benefits
Ginger
Ginger is a powerhouse of beneficial nutrients and antioxidants. It is particularly high in gingerol, which gives it its anti-inflammatory, anticancer and antioxidant properties. Ginger has also been widely recognized for its benefits to improving digestion and reducing gas. Furthermore, consuming ginger can help in weight loss and reducing waist-hip ratio as well as treat nausea, morning sickness, flu, and common cold. A study also suggests that ginger extract can aid in managing the pain caused by osteoarthritis on the knee.
Turmeric
Aside from giving rich color and flavor to food, turmeric can also help the body in a lot of ways. Turmeric has curcumin which is scientifically recognized to pose potential benefits to improving heart health and preventing Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that keeps the body generally healthy and protected against various diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Additionally, turmeric can help improve symptoms of depression and arthritis.
Beets
Beetroot or simply Beet is an excellent source of various vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin A, Folate, Manganese, and Potassium. It is also high in fiber that can help in better and faster digestion. Additionally, it promotes the growth of good bacteria in the gut and boosts immunity against diseases.Beet is linked to lowering blood pressure, boosting muscle power and stamina, and preventing cancer as well.
How To Make Ginger Turmeric Beets Kombucha
Making ginger turmeric beets Kombucha is easy and not complicated at all.
After your Kombucha has finished its first fermentation or F1, it should be ready for flavoring. This fermentation process is for making Kombucha and can take longer than 10 days.
When your Kombucha completes F1, you can opt to carbonate and flavor your Kombucha by allowing it to undergo a second fermentation or F2. During F2, the Kombucha is transferred to bottles to carbonate the liquid and add flavors to plain Kombucha. This fermentation process can take up to 14 days. For a detailed explanation on the second fermentation process, feel free to check our complete guide here.
Ginger Turmeric Beets Kombucha Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Homebrewing kit This is for 1st fermentation
- 1 Heating mat This is for 1st fermentation
- 1 Boochsleeve This is for 1st fermentation
- 1 Bottlebrush kit To clean your bottles
- 6 Bottles (16 oz.)
- 1 Funnel For the 2nd fermentation process
- 1 Mesh strain colander For the 2nd fermentation process
- 1 PBW cleaner To clean your bottles
Ingredients
- 1 gal Kombucha already fermented
- 2 cup beets ($2.47 per 16 oz.)
- 4 tbsp fresh ginger ($0.90 per 0.25 lb.)
- 4 tbsp turmeric root ($4.10 per 1 oz.)
Instructions
- Clean your bottlesUse your bottle brush kit and PBW cleaner to clean your bottlesthoroughly. Make sure to rinse and dry your bottles completely aftercleaning.
- Prepare the ginger, turmeric, and beets Chop your beets into small pieces or blend it to a puree to getmore flavor. For the ginger and turmeric, you can opt to chop or grate them.You may also use ginger and turmeric powder for more convenience. However, take note that using powder can give your flavored Kombucha more ginger and turmericflavor so we suggest adding only 2 to 3 tbsp of ginger and turmeric powder.
- Add the ginger, turmeric, and beets to your bottles or growlerYou can manually add your flavorings to the mouth of the bottle oruse the funnel to make the task easier.
- Fill your bottles with KombuchaUsing the funnel, transfer your Kombucha to your chosen F2 vessel.It is also ideal to strain your Kombucha using a mesh strain colander to filter excess yeast. Additionally, make sure to leave about ½ to 1 inch of headspacefor good carbonation buildup.
- Ferment your flavored Kombucha Seal tightly and ferment your flavored Kombucha at 60℉ to 85℉ for 3 to 14 days depending on thecarbonation and your preferred taste. If you are fermenting in a cool place,you can use a heating mat to maintain the warm temperature for yourKombucha.
- Store in the refrigerator Once you achieve your preferred taste and carbonation, move yourflavored Kombucha bottles to the refrigerator to inhibit the fermentationprocess.
- Serve and enjoy When serving flavored Kombucha, you can opt to strain the liquid to remove the residues of the favorings used.
How to level up the taste
When flavoring Kombucha, we recommend using the extracts, juice, or purees. These will give the Kombucha a stronger taste because the flavorings are well exposed to the Kombucha liquid. If you can’t find fresh ginger and turmeric, you can opt to use the dry ground or powdered ginger and turmeric for more kick. If you are a newbie Kombucha drinker, you may also add some honey when you serve the ginger turmeric beets Kombucha to make the taste more appealing.
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