A for the Holidays: Cinnamon Spice Kombucha

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
2%
A for the Holidays: Cinnamon Spice Kombucha
45 min.
2
18kcal

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Get ready to elevate your holiday gatherings with a refreshing twist on a classic beverage! Our Cinnamon Spice Kombucha is the perfect blend of festive flavors and health benefits, making it an ideal side dish for any occasion. This delightful drink is not only vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it also boasts a mere 18 calories per serving, allowing you to indulge without the guilt.

Imagine the warm aroma of cinnamon and ginger wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this invigorating kombucha. The combination of apple juice, a fragrant cinnamon stick, and zesty grated ginger creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Plus, brewing your own kombucha at home adds a personal touch that your guests will surely appreciate.

In just 45 minutes of active preparation time, you can craft a deliciously effervescent drink that will impress your friends and family. Allow the kombucha to ferment for five days, and you'll be rewarded with a fizzy, spiced beverage that captures the essence of the holidays. Serve it over ice for a refreshing treat that’s perfect for toasting to good health and great company. Cheers to a festive season filled with flavor and fun!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons apple juice 
  •  cinnamon sticks organic (buy cinnamon sticks here)
  • teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1.8 cup freshly tea (learn how to brew kombucha here)

Equipment

  • sieve

Directions

  1. Drop the cloves and cinnamon stick into a 16-ounce flip-top bottle (available here).In a pitcher, stir the grated ginger and apple juice into the kombucha tea.
  2. Pour the liquid ingredients into the flip-top bottle, leaving at least 1/2 inch of headspace. Close the bottle, and transfer it to a warm spot in your kitchen. Allow the kombucha to ferment for 5 days, then transfer to the refrigerator. Open the bottle carefully over the sink as it may foam, and strain the kombucha through a fine mesh sieve.
  3. Serve the kombucha over ice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories18kcal
Protein2.21%
Fat2.63%
Carbs95.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.38
Glycemic Load
1.07
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
2.6734782829881%

Flavonoids

Catechin
3.4mg
Epigallocatechin
16.62mg
Epicatechin
5.46mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
12.1mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
19.33mg
Theaflavin
3.26mg
Thearubigins
167.88mg
Kaempferol
2.91mg
Myricetin
0.93mg
Quercetin
4.65mg
Theaflavin-3,3'-digallate
3.61mg
Theaflavin-3'-gallate
3.12mg
Gallocatechin
2.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:17.54kcal
0.88%
Fat:0.06g
0.09%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.11%
Carbohydrates:4.75g
1.58%
Net Carbohydrates:3.76g
1.37%
Sugar:2.22g
2.47%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:7.4mg
0.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:41.3mg
13.77%
Protein:0.11g
0.22%
Manganese:0.78mg
38.84%
Fiber:0.99g
3.98%
Potassium:110.82mg
3.17%
Folate:10.54µg
2.63%
Magnesium:8.8mg
2.2%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.99%
Calcium:19.5mg
1.95%
Copper:0.03mg
1.58%
Iron:0.22mg
1.22%