How to make a delicately floral lavender kombucha! With just dried lavender buds and a berries (or sugar), your kombucha is transformed into a delightful flavor straight from the south of France!
1/2gallonkombucha from a first fermentationthis is not store bought kombucha, 1.9 L
8 to 10blackberries*fresh or frozen and thawed
1tspculinary lavender
Instructions
Bottle: Mash blackberries into a rough paste. Evenly distribute mashed berries and lavender buds into fermentation bottles. Pour in kombucha, leaving 1 to 2 inches free at the top.
Ferment: Place in a dark, room temperature area for 3 to 10 days, until it reaches the carbonation level you like. This process will go faster in warmer climates, and slower in cooler climates.
Enjoy: Chill in the fridge before serving, optionally straining out the flower buds and fibers. Can be stored in the fridge, tightly sealed, for several weeks.
Notes
*Feel free to substitute a blueberries, or use 2 to 4 Tbsp of honey or sugar.