Why Kombucha will be your favourite winter drink:
As winter approaches, many people pack away their kombucha brewing supplies, thinking kombucha season is over. But here’s a friendly reminder: kombucha isn’t just a refreshing summer drink—it’s also essential for supporting your health through the colder months!
Unlike soda and other sugary drinks, kombucha provides probiotics and other beneficial compounds that help maintain gut health. And as it turns out, a healthy gut can give your immune system the extra support it needs to fight off winter viruses and keep you feeling your best.
Warm Up with Hot Winter-Spiced Kombucha
For those chilly days, why not try Hot Kombucha infused with warming winter spices like cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, and star anise? This cozy recipe brings a little extra comfort, and thanks to the ginger root, it soothes the throat and helps with any winter dryness.
Ingredients:
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500 ml kombucha ( Our Naked Kombucha would be a great one to use )
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Fresh ginger slices
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Winter spices: 1 cinnamon stick, 1 star anise, 1 vanilla pod (scraped), and slices of organic orange and lemon (with peel)
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Optional: 1-2 sprigs of mint and honey.
Instructions:
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Pour your homemade kombucha into a pot and add the ginger and spices.
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Heat gently, keeping the temperature between 60-80°C (140-176°F) without boiling.
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Let the mixture steep for at least 20 minutes.
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Strain, pour, and enjoy warm.
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For added flavor, garnish with a sprig of mint or sweeten to taste.
Tip: If the kombucha tastes a bit too sour, stir in 1-2 pinches of sodium powder right before serving to reduce acidity.
So this winter, don’t shelve your kombucha—embrace it as a cozy, immune-boosting addition to your daily routine!