How long does carrot blood orange kombucha take to ferment?

This secondary fermentation typically takes about 5 days. But if you are including primary fermentation, the entire kombucha brewing process spans roughly 2 weeks.

Does Kombucha Detox Your Liver?

Kombucha contains organic acids, antioxidants, and probiotics that may support liver health. However, while it aids in detoxification processes, it should complement—not replace—a balanced diet and hydration for optimal liver function. Talk to your trusted health care provider if you have liver issues.

Carrot Blood Orange Kombucha with Turmeric • Cultured Guru

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Carrot Blood Orange Kombucha with Turmeric

Boost your gut health with this vibrant carrot blood orange kombucha infused with turmeric! Made with fresh carrot and blood orange juice, it’s naturally fizzy and loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total Time: 120 hours 15 minutes

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Ingredients

about 3 cups fermented sweet tea from primary fermentation
2 cups carrot juice
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon turmeric root, washed and grated*

Instructions

It is vital that you use carbonation safe bottles for secondary fermentation. This recipe makes 6 cups, so I use three 16-ounce bottles. You can use fresh pressed juice (see notes) or bottled pasteurized juice; both work great (ensure it’s 100% juice, no additives).
Mix the carrot and orange juice.
Evenly divide the turmeric and add some to each bottle.
Fill a carbonation safe bottle about 1/2 full with fermented sweet tea from primary fermentation.
Top off the bottle with the juice mixture so there is about an inch of headspace left in the bottle.
Secure the bottle lid and gently invert it a couple times to mix.
Allow it to ferment at room temperature (70-80 degrees F) for about 4 to 5 Days.
Carefully open the lid to see if it is carbonated to your liking. If it is refrigerate, if not continue to ferment for a few more days, carefully checking the carbonation again.
Keep refrigerated.

Notes

alternate flavor options: add 2-3 fresh sage leaves instead of turmeric for a different herbaceous flavor that pairs perfectly with blood orange and carrot.
If pressing your own juice, you can juice the turmeric root with carrots and oranges. If you do not have fresh turmeric root, sub with 1 teaspoon turmeric powder.
If using fresh pressed juice I suggest heating it to 145° F for a few minutes then cooling before using. This ensures no wild microbes get introduced into the kombucha.
The juice ratio is slightly adjustable. The best ratio for lower sugar is 3 parts kombucha and 1 part juice. For slightly sweeter, as with this recipe, I do half kombucha half juice.

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