Are you looking for a Kombucha drink that has a touch of spice and herb flavor? If yes, then you will definitely love this ginger lime Kombucha recipe. This recipe features the goodness of ginger and lime combined together in a refreshing Kombucha drink that is perfect for all seasons. Not only will this unique flavor combo give you a relaxing buzz but also a powerful health boost in every sip.
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Health Benefits
Ginger
Ginger is widely regarded as one of the healthiest spices in the world. This spice is particularly rich in gingerol which is a compound that can aid in digestion, reduce nausea, and help fight flu and common colds. Adding ginger to your food may also protect your body from germs, soothe sore muscles, and ease arthritis symptoms and period pains. Additionally, ginger has also displayed good effects on lowering blood sugar levels and improving heart disease risk factors. It may protect against serious diseases like cancer as well.
Lime
Like other citrus fruits, lime is known to contain high levels of vitamin C which is beneficial for improving immunity, promoting healthy skin, and lowering high blood pressure. It is also a good source of antioxidants that provides protection against the harmful effects of free radicals. Adding lime to your daily diet may reduce the risks of serious diseases like heart diseases, kidney stones, and certain cancers as well. Moreover, lime may increase iron absorption and help prevent iron deficiency anemia.
How To Make Ginger Lime Kombucha
Lime ginger Kombucha is easy to make and doesn’t require any cooking. Its ingredients are also widely available in many retailers at a very affordable price. For this ginger lime Kombucha recipe, you will need lime, ginger, and Kombucha that has finished its first fermentation.
Kombucha is a fermented beverage that undergoes two fermentation processes namely first fermentation (F1) and second fermentation (F2). During the first fermentation, the sweet tea is converted to Kombucha by the Kombucha culture of SCOBY. After this fermentation process, Kombucha undergoes a second fermentation for flavoring and carbonation. If it’s your first time doing a second fermentation of Kombucha at home, feel free to check our complete guide here for reference.
Ginger Lime 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
- 1 Juicer optional, if you want to juice your flavorings
Ingredients
- 1 gal Kombucha
- 6 tbsp Fresh ginger ($0.90 per 0.25 lb.)
- 12 Limes ($4.39 per 1lb.)
Instructions
- Clean your bottlesHygiene is highly important in Kombucha brewing so always start bycleaning your fermentation bottles with the bottlebrush kit and PBW cleaner.After cleaning, rinse and dry your bottles thoroughly.
- Prepare your ingredients Using your hand or juicer, squeeze out the juice from the limes. With 12 limes, you are likely to have about 1 ½ cups of lime juice. For the ginger, begin by peeling it with a small knife. Next, chop finely or grate the peeled ginger for more convenience.
- Add the ginger and lime juice to the bottleAdd ¼ cup of fresh lime juice and 1 tbsp of grated ginger for each16 oz. bottle.
- Fill your bottle with Kombucha liquid Position the funnel on the mouth of your bottle and pour in your kombucha liquid. You can use a mesh strain colander to filter out the excess yeast before pouring your Kombucha into the bottles. Make sure to leave about ½to 1 inch of headspace on your bottles to achieve good carbonation. Give your kombucha bottle a slight shake to mix the ingredients. Set aside the remainingKombucha and use it as a starter tea for your next brew.
- Ferment Seal your bottles making sure that there is no opening for thecarbon dioxide to escape. Place your bottles in your fermentation station atroom temperature which is between 60℉ to 85℉. Allow your Kombucha to ferment for 3 to 14days depending on the carbonation and your preferred taste. If you are havingtrouble with keeping the temperature warm for your brew, you may use a heatingmat.
- Store your finished Kombucha in therefrigerator Once your bottled Kombucha tastes perfectly sweet and tart foryou, move and keep them in the refrigerator. The cold temperature in the fridgecan inhibit the fermentation and preserve your desired Kombucha flavor.
- Serve and enjoy Before serving Kombucha, you may strain it to remove the unsightlyresidues from the yeast and flavorings. However, if you are not bothered bythese residues, feel free to drink without straining.
How to level up the taste
Ginger lime Kombucha is always great to enjoy as it is but there are still some things you can do to level up its taste. The first thing you can do is use ground ginger rather than fresh ginger. Ground ginger offers a stronger taste and can easily mix with the Kombucha liquid. To use ground ginger, simply replace 1 tbsp of fresh garlic with ¼ to ½ tsp. of ground ginger.
You may also use lime juice instead of freshly squeezed lime juice. Commercial lime juices have sugar that can boost yeast activity and give Kombucha a stronger taste.
If you like enjoying Kombucha with some alcohol, you may add some booze to your ginger lime Kombucha to make a Kombucha margarita. To do this, simply add 2 to 3 oz. of tequila to your ginger lime Kombucha and add a splash of triple sec. Don’t forget some lime and mint for garnish.
Why Did My SCOBY Does Kombucha Expire?
Featured Product
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