I love enjoying local and seasonal produce. And during spring that means strawberries and rhubarb, so instead of making a pie, crumble or jam, let's make some strawberry rhubarb kombucha!
What do you need?
Just 3 ingredients:
- strawberries
- rhubarb
- plain kombucha
Strawberries are high in vitamin C. They are most likely sprayed with pesticides, so it's best to get organic strawberries. They provide the sweetness to this kombucha.
For rhubarb, we will only use the stalk as the leaves are toxic. Rhubarb will provide a hint of sourness.
To make kombucha, check out this kombucha brewing guide.
You'll also need the following supplies:
To make kombucha fizzy, a flip-top bottle is typically used as it can hold the carbonation build-up. A mason jar can also be used.
How to flavour the kombucha
The flavouring step is also called second fermentation.
Take a clean bottle or mason jar. It does not need to be sanitized, just clean with hot water.
Add the strawberries and rhubarb, cut up into matchsticks to fit the mouth of the bottle or jar.
Put the funnel and fine mesh strainer on the bottle.
Pour in enough kombucha while leaving a couple of inches of air space at the top. Close the bottle.
Leave this to ferment for a couple of days at room temperature away from direct sunlight.
Strawberries have natural sugar and will make the kombucha very fizzy. Burp or release the pressure every day to avoid any explosions.
After 2 days, the colour of the strawberries and rhubarb will fade.
Place the bottle in the refrigerator to chill before serving. Enjoy!
This is such a refreshing drink! Let me know how you like this strawberry rhubarb kombucha. Leave a comment or rating below!
Here are my other kombucha and fermented food recipes to check out:
- How to Make Your Own Kombucha
- Orange Cardamom Kombucha
- Watermelon Kombucha Shake
- Pineapple Kombucha Green Smoothie
- The SCOBY Hotel Guide
- SCOBY Fruit Leather
- Kimchi
- Fermented Salsa
Want more seasonal recipes?
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 with me.
Strawberry Rhubarb Kombucha
Equipment
- Flip-top bottle or mason jar
Ingredients
- 2-3 organic strawberries remove leaves and cut into matchstick-sized pieces
- 2 inch piece rhubarb stalk cut into matchstick-sized pieces
- 3-4 cups plain kombucha depending on size of bottle or jar
Instructions
- Put strawberry and rhubarb matchsticks into a clean bottle or jar.
- Add the plain kombucha. Leave a couple of inches airspace at the top of the bottle or jar.
- Allow the kombucha to ferment for a couple of days at room temperature away from direct sunlight.
- Burp or release the pressure everyday. Strawberries can make the kombucha very fizzy.
- After 2 days, place the bottle in the refrigerator.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- Remember to burp the bottle every day to release the pressure!
- Open the bottle over a bowl or the sink in case of any spills.
- After 2 days, the strawberries will fade in colour.
Greta says
Have you ever made a syrup of rhubarb and strawberries or does the fruit suffice for the flavor?
Melissa Torio says
I've never tried with a syrup before. If you do try it, please let me know how it turns out!
Sarah says
How do you get all the little pieces of fruit out of the flip top bottle afterward?
Melissa Torio says
I just add water and swish it around to get all the pieces out. Or I do this when there's still a little bit of kombucha left to get the bits out.
Cathy says
What a great idea! I have been experimenting with flavouring kombucha, but I haven't tried strawberry and rhubarb yet. I definitely must try this!