Discover the Joy of Low-Sugar Mocktails with Homemade Kombucha

Are you looking to elevate your low, or no alcohol drinks game with natural, low-sugar options? Look no further!

Making your own kombucha at home is not only easy and cost-effective but also a fantastic way to add something special to a dinner party, hen-do, or any event where people want delicious, gut-friendly beverages.

In this blog post, we'll guide you through the process of brewing your own kombucha and share some popular low-sugar, alcohol free recipes.

Whether you're embracing a low, or no-alcohol lifestyle or simply focusing on gut health, our community of kombucha home brewers and our famous Kombucha Starter Kits have got you covered.

Why Choose Homemade Kombucha?

• Easy and Natural

Brewing kombucha at home is simpler than you might think. With our beginner friendly kombucha starter kits, which come with a lifetime of brewing support, you'll have everything you need to ensure you make delicious, gut-loving kombucha.

Kombucha is a fermented tea that combines tea, sugar, and a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast). The sugar is used to fuel the fermentation process, and is converted into organic acids, vitamins and minerals, thus making kombucha a healthier alternative to sugary sodas and store-bought drinks.

• Cost-Effective

Buying kombucha from the store can be expensive, but making it at home is incredibly cost-effective.

With just a few basic ingredients needed after using your starter kit, and to set up your continuous kombucha brew, you can produce litres of kombucha for a fraction of the cost. Making your own kombucha at home is also a very sustainable choice.

• Gut Health Benefits

Kombucha is rich in probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that support gut health. Regular consumption of kombucha, especially when it is fresh, can help improve digestion, boost your immune system, and promote overall well-being. For those interested in gut health, kombucha is a delicious way to incorporate probiotics into your diet.

How to Make Your Own Kombucha

Ingredients for 1 litre of Kombucha

• SCOBY with 200ml starter liquid
• 60 grams of sugar
• 8-12 bags of high quality green tea or 6 grams loose tea
• 1 litre of water

Instructions

1. Boil the Water
2. Brew the tea and sugar in a jug or saucepan
3. Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature and remove tea bags / all loose tea
4. Add your SCOBY and starter liquid into a large glass jar and then pour in your cool tea
5. Cover the jar with a breathable lid / cloth and secure it with a rubber band.
6. Let it ferment at room temperature for 7-10 days, tasting periodically until it reaches your desired level of tartness.
7. Bottle and flavour (optional): Once fermented, remove the kombucha (or remove SCOBY if using batch brewing method). Pour the kombucha into glass bottles, and check out our Kombucha Recipe Club for some flavouring inspiration.

Low-Sugar Mocktail Recipes

1. Kombucha Mojito

Ingredients:

• 1 cup homemade kombucha
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 5-6 fresh mint leaves
• 1 tsp honey or agave syrup (optional)
• Ice cubes
• Soda / tonic water

Instructions:

1. In a glass, muddle the mint leaves with lime juice and honey/agave syrup.
2. Add ice cubes and pour in the homemade kombucha.
3. Top with soda / tonic water and stir gently.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig.

2. Berry Bliss Kombucha Mocktail

Ingredients:

• 1 cup homemade kombucha
• 1/4 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 tsp honey or agave syrup (optional)
• Ice cubes
• Soda / tonic water

Instructions:

1. In a blender, blend the mixed berries with lemon juice and honey/agave syrup until smooth.
2. Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour in the berry mixture.
3. Add the homemade kombucha and top with sparkling water.
4. Stir gently and garnish with a few whole berries.

Embrace a Low-Alcohol Lifestyle with Kombucha

Its slightly tangy and effervescent nature makes it a perfect base for mocktails, providing a satisfying and refreshing drink without the alcohol. Plus, with the added benefits of probiotics, you can enjoy your mocktails guilt-free, knowing you're supporting your gut health.

Why Choose Our Kombucha Starter Kit?

Quality Ingredients

Our kombucha starter kit includes high-quality ingredients sourced from trusted suppliers in the UK. We provide everything you need to get started, including a healthy SCOBY, ready-to-go tea & sugar bundles, detailed instructions as well as a lifetime of brewing support to ensure your brewing is a roaring success.

Ongoing Support

When you purchase our Kombucha Starter Kit, you will have set up a perfect kombucha continuous brew.  This means that you can use our tasty range of Kombucha Brew Bags as a subscription, to have ready-to-go Kombucha top-ups posted through your letterbox, whenever you need them. 

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly

Brewing your own kombucha at home is a sustainable choice that reduces waste from bottles and manufacturing. Our starter kit is designed with eco-friendliness in mind, using all recyclable materials, we even won an eco-alliance badge from noissue. 

Conclusion

Making your own kombucha at home is a rewarding and cost-effective way to enjoy delicious, low-sugar mocktails. With our kombucha starter kit, you can easily brew your own natural kombucha and experiment with a variety of flavours.

Embrace a low-alcohol lifestyle and support your gut health with these refreshing mocktail recipes.

Order your kombucha starter kit from our online store today and start your brewing journey!

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Cheers to your health and happiness!