Can I use honey in my second fermentation of kombucha?

Can I use honey in my second fermentation of kombucha?

If you don’t like the idea of adding cane sugar in the 2nd fermentation of kombucha, you can use alternative sweetener such as honey, maple syrup, or molasses. Remember a lot of the sugar will be consumed by the microbes in the kombucha instead of going into our bodies.

How much honey do I put in my second fermentation kombucha?

Herbs and Spices – Cinnamon, cloves, ginger, thyme, mint, lavender, rosemary, etc. Works well in a combination with fruit, however if using alone, add 1 tsp honey per 1L during second ferment to reactivate beneficial bacteria.

Can you use honey for kombucha?

While most kombucha recipes call for refined cane sugar, we prefer to use raw honey, which contains enzymes that help break down sugars during digestion, as well as having antimicrobial and antifungal properties that have been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times.

Do you add sugar to secondary fermentation kombucha?

-Increase sugar in your secondary fermentation. You can do this by adding fruit, fruit juice or sugar. I’ll add ¼-1 tsp sugar per 16 oz bottle if my flavoring doesn’t have any natural sugars in it. -Fill your secondary fermentation bottles closer to the top leaving an inch of space between the kombucha and the top.

How much sugar do I add to second fermentation kombucha?

1.5 tsp
Second Ferment Process – Add 1.5 tsp of white sugar into your clean sterile 750mL glass bottle. – Pour your kombucha into the bottle through a muslin cloth lined funnel. – Seal the bottle tightly (a flip top cap is the easiest) and leave at room temperature for 2 -3 days to carbonate.

How do I second ferment kombucha?

Instructions for Bottling Kombucha for a Second Fermentation

1. Remove the SCOBY from the finished kombucha.
2. Add the desired flavoring and mix to combine.
3. Bottle the flavored kombucha in airtight bottles leaving a few inches of headspace.
4. Leave the bottled kombucha to ferment for 2-14 days at room temperature.

How much honey do I put in kombucha?

(Use 3/4 cup raw honey for every gallon of Kombucha you’re making.) Add some cold water to bring the temperature down. Pour into your fermenting vessel that contains the scoby and some finished Kombucha.

What do you do after second fermentation kombucha?

Instructions for Bottling Kombucha for a Second Fermentation Leave the bottled kombucha to ferment for 2-14 days at room temperature. Once the second fermentation process is complete, strain out any solids, if desired, rebottle and store on the counter or in the refrigerator.

Do I need to burp my kombucha?

Close the bottles tightly and store in a warm dark place for 2-4 days. You can leave your kombucha for longer if you want more carbonation. “Burp” the bottle every day to release the pressure by opening and closing the top.

Can you do second ferment kombucha in Mason jars?

Mason jars certainly can be used for kombucha fermentation but are really only good for first fermentation and not second fermentation, due to the difference in how they retain fizziness at these different stages.