Recipes for Kombucha

Safe ways to use kombucha past its expiration date

Kombucha Smoothie

Kombucha Smoothie

A refreshing smoothie that makes use of expired but safe Kombucha.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup expired Kombucha
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup frozen berries
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine the expired Kombucha, ripe banana, frozen berries, Greek yogurt, honey, and ice cubes.
  2. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more honey.
  4. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Kombucha Iced Tea

Kombucha Iced Tea

A refreshing iced tea made with expired Kombucha and a hint of citrus.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
5 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups expired Kombucha
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons loose leaf tea or 2 tea bags
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat and add the loose leaf tea or tea bags.
  3. Steep for 5 minutes, then strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher.
  4. Add the expired Kombucha to the pitcher and stir well.
  5. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
  6. When ready to serve, add lemon slices, honey (if desired), and ice cubes to glasses.
  7. Pour the chilled Kombucha tea over the ice and enjoy.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Kombucha Salad Dressing

Kombucha Salad Dressing

A tangy salad dressing made with slightly expired Kombucha.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup slightly expired Kombucha
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together Kombucha, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  3. Pour the dressing over your favorite salad and toss to coat.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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