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Orange Cardamom Kombucha

Published: Mar 18, 2019 · Modified: Apr 27, 2021 by Melissa Torio · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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Here's a flavour of kombucha I have been loving lately. Orange Cardamom! This is so refreshing, fizzy and delicious.

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Orange Cardamom Kombucha

Flavouring kombucha is like having an experiment in the kitchen. Coming up with different flavours was what got me addicted to making my own kombucha. I have been brewing for more than 3 years now and even teach kombucha brewing workshops online.

How do you flavour kombucha?

It's so easy to flavour kombucha. Really.

All you need is raw, plain kombucha, the ingredients to add to it and a bottle. (I like to use a flip-top bottle that can handle the pressure.)

You can use fruits, fruit juice, herbs, vegetables, spices as flavour options. So many combinations to try.

How do you make Orange Cardamom Kombucha?

To make orange cardamom kombucha, you will need:

  • 5 cups of plain kombucha
  • the juice from 1 orange
  • a couple of cardamom pods

You'll also need:

  • a flip-top bottle
  • a funnel
  • a fine-mesh sieve to strain out the brown yeasty bits (optional)
Orange Cardamom Kombucha in bottle

Into a clean bottle, add the juice of 1 orange (I used a Valencia orange) and the cardamom pods.

Place the funnel and sieve on top of the bottle, and gently pour in the plain kombucha, leaving a couple of inches of air space at the top.

Close the bottle and let it sit for 2-3 days to ferment. This is called the second fermentation of kombucha.

Keep the bottle away from direct sunlight.

How do you avoid kombucha "explosions"?

You may want to "burp" your kombucha every day or so. This will release any carbonation build-up in the bottle to avoid explosions or "kombucha volcanoes".

Place the bottle in a bowl and open the top ever so gently, just enough to let some air out, then close it again.

Do this once a day.

After 2-3 days of second fermentation, place your kombucha in the refrigerator. This will stop the fermentation process.

I hope you enjoy your orange cardamom kombucha!

If you try this recipe, please leave a rating or comment below. And let me know, what are your favourite kombucha flavours?


Don't know how to make kombucha? Read the kombucha brewing guide I wrote for the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. Or book an online kombucha brewing workshop.

Orange Cardamom Kombucha in bottle

Orange Cardamom Kombucha

This fizzy, refreshing drink has become a new favourite!
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Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Fermentation Time: 2 days days
Total Time: 2 days days 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Author: Melissa Torio

Ingredients

  • juice of 1 orange try Valencia
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 4 cups plain kombucha

Supplies

  • 1 1-L bottle flip-top
  • 1 funnel
  • 1 fine mesh sieve optional

Instructions

  • Add the juice of 1 orange, the cardamom pods into a clean bottle.
  • Place the funnel and sieve (if using) on top of the bottle. Gently pour in the plain kombucha, leaving a couple of inches of air space at the top. Close the bottle.
  • Let it sit at room temperature for 2-3 days. This is the second ferment.
  • Burp the bottle every day or so to release any carbonation build up.
  • After 2-3 days, when the desired fizziness and flavour is reached, place the kombucha in the refrigerator.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

If you are new to kombucha, start with ¼ cup a day.
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Orange Cardamom Kombucha

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About Melissa Torio

Melissa Torio is a Culinary Nutrition Expert and Certified Instructor of the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. She teaches online kombucha brewing workshops and healthy cooking classes.

Comments

  1. Marilyn says

    January 03, 2023 at 7:10 pm

    This recipe sounds yummy! Would like to make it after my next kombucha brew, as we just harvested our very sweet, mostly seedless oranges.

    I just have a couple of questions about the cardamom pods.
    1. Do you need to crack open the pods?
    2. How do you get them into the bottle(s), or do you just use the seeds inside?
    TIA

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    • Melissa Torio says

      January 03, 2023 at 10:37 pm

      I just add the whole cardamom pods, they can fit into the bottles I use. If you're not able to use whole cardamom pods, you can slightly crush them to fit. Hope this helps! This would be yummy with your fresh oranges!

      Reply
  2. Kristen says

    March 29, 2019 at 12:11 pm

    I love the flavors you chose - orange and cardamom are so beautiful together.

    Reply
  3. Jessica says

    March 25, 2019 at 7:05 pm

    What a delicious flavour combination! And I love how easy you made this.

    Reply
  4. Elaine says

    March 25, 2019 at 6:13 pm

    What a great flavour combination. Love that hint of cardamom!

    Reply
  5. Colleen says

    March 25, 2019 at 5:49 pm

    I love kombucha, but have yet to make it myself, even though it is on my to make list. You make it sound pretty easy, and the orange and cardomom flavours sound delcious!

    Reply
  6. Katelynn Ansari says

    March 20, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    That sounds delicious. I love kombucha and orange is the perfect flavor for summer!

    Reply
  7. Heather says

    March 19, 2019 at 4:19 pm

    I am a huge fan of kombucha so was intrigued with your combinations - thank you for inspiring me to start back again!

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      March 19, 2019 at 7:04 pm

      So happy to hear that! 🙂

      Reply

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