Can’t get through the day without a daily caffeine dose but want to avoid the jitters and headaches? You are definitely not alone. This coffee Kombucha recipe is specially made for coffee lovers who love the energy-boosting benefits of caffeine but would like to avoid its negative side effects. It offers a bold and tangy savor that is absolutely delicious. In addition, it has less caffeine so you can avoid unwanted side effects while enjoying the boost of energy. It also has gut-loving nutrients that help not just the digestive processes but also boost the immune system.
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Health Benefits
Coffee
Coffee is a well-known drink that contains caffeine. Caffeine gives coffee its energy-boosting benefits and ability to fight fatigue. Drinking coffee regularly has been associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It may also support brain health, weight management, and lowering the risks of depression. Moreover, it could protect against liver conditions, support heart health, increase longevity, and enhance athletic performance.
How To Make Coffee Kombucha
Coffee Kombucha is an easy-to-make Kombucha drink that only requires ingredients that are commonly found in every household. For this coffee Kombucha recipe, you will be needing coffee and sugar. In addition, you will need Kombucha that has finished the first fermentation.
Kombucha is a popular fermented beverage that undergoes two fermentation processes namely first fermentation (F1) and second fermentation (F2). During F1 the sweet tea is converted to Kombucha by the Kombucha culture of the SCOBY. This process can take 10 days and more depending on how strong you want your Kombucha to taste. After F1, Kombucha undergoes F2 for flavoring and carbonation. If you haven’t done F2 before, feel free to check this post for reference.
Coffee 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.) or 2 Growlers (½ gallon)
- 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
- 4 tsp Black coffee ($1.08 per ounce.)
- 4 tsp Sugar ($0.38 per ounce)
Instructions
- Clean your bottlesTake the PBW cleaner and dilute it according to productinstructions. Following this, scrub the bottles thoroughly using thebottlebrush kit. Don’t forget to rinse the bottles and dry them completelybefore adding any ingredients.
- Prepare your ingredients Dilute 4 tsp. of coffee and 4 tsp. of sugar in 1 cup of hotwater. Then, mix well and let the mixture cool down to room temperature. To dothis properly, simply leave your mixture at room temperature for at least oneand a half hours.
- Add one portion of flavoring to each bottleUsing a funnel, add one portion of your flavoring to eachbottle.
- Fill the bottles with Kombucha liquid Fill your bottles with Kombucha liquid leaving about ½ to 1inch of headspace in the bottles. If you want, you may opt to strain the excessyeast of the Kombucha liquid using a mesh strain colander or a smaller sievebefore bottling. After filling the bottles, slightly shake it to mix theingredients. You may set aside the remaining Kombucha liquid and use it lateras a starter tea for your next Kombucha batches.
- Ferment Shut your bottles tightly to achieve good carbonationbuildup. After sealing, allow the Kombucha to ferment in a fermentation stationat room temperature between 60℉ to 85℉. If you arebrewing in a relatively cold area, you may use a heating mat to maintain thewarm temperature. Depending on your preferred taste, fermentation may take from3 to 14 days.
- Store your finished Kombucha in the refrigerator If the taste of your bottled Kombucha already fits yourliking, make sure to transfer them to the refrigerator. That is because thecold temperature in the refrigerator will inhibit fermentation and preserveyour desired taste.
- Serve and enjoy Bottled Kombuchas usually have floating residues from theyeast and flavorings used. These residues are safe to ingest but if you feeluncomfortable seeing them in your drink, you may strain them.
How to level up the taste
Coffee Kombucha is a go-to energy-boosting drink that doesn’t make you feel jittery. It is also tasty and great to enjoy as it is. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t level up its taste.
To elevate the flavor profile of coffee Kombucha, you can add 1 to 2 tsp. of vanilla extract to your coffee and sugar mixture. Vanilla can add a smoother flavor to the Kombucha, Adding 4 to 5 tsp. of cocoa powder can also give coffee Kombucha a boost in flavor.
For a more appealing and beginner-friendly taste, serving this drink with some honey and maple syrup is also a good idea.
Featured Product
This Coffee Kombucha from Caffe Luxxe offers a rich, and refreshing savor. It is a well-balanced drink that is full of health benefits. This coffee Kombucha is also filled with probiotics and claims to contain the same amount of caffeine as a cup of brewed coffee. Moreover, it has hints of chocolate, caramel, and orange peel.
These Kombucha Coffee Single Serve Cups give you a convenient and fast way to enjoy coffee Kombucha. It is in the form of pods and can easily be brewed on a coffee machine. In addition to being convenient, it is also kosher-certified and energy-boosting.
