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Keto-Friendly Kombucha: A Guide to Gut-Healthy Sipping Without the Sugar Spike

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Learn how to make homemade keto-friendly kombucha with this easy, low-carb recipe. Perfect for the keto diet, this gut-healthy drink is fizzy, flavorful, and customizable with your favorite keto-friendly add-ins like lemon, ginger, or berries.

Ingredients

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  • 1 SCOBY (kombucha culture)
  • 1 cup starter tea (plain, unflavored kombucha)
  • 8 bags of black or green tea
  • 1 gallon filtered water
  • ¾ cup keto-friendly sweetener (like allulose or erythritol)
  • Optional flavorings: ginger, lemon juice, fresh mint, raspberries, etc.

Instructions

  • Boil 1 gallon of filtered water in a large pot.
  • Add tea bags and steep for 10 minutes.
  • Remove tea bags and stir in sweetener until dissolved.
  • Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature.
  • Pour the cooled tea into a glass jar, add the SCOBY and starter tea.
  • Cover the jar with a clean cloth or coffee filter and secure with a rubber band.
  • Place in a warm, dark spot for 7-10 days to ferment.
  • Taste the kombucha after 7 days. If tangy and slightly sweet, it’s ready. If not, let it ferment a few more days.
  • Remove the SCOBY and save some tea for your next batch.
  • Bottle the kombucha, adding optional flavorings if desired. Seal bottles tightly and let sit for 2-3 days for extra fizz, then refrigerate.

Notes

  • The longer it ferments, the less sugar remains, making it more keto-friendly.
  • Always clean all tools and jars to prevent mold.
  • If you notice fuzzy mold, discard the batch and start fresh.
  • You can reuse your SCOBY for future batches!

Please note: The recipe or ingredients shown in the video might vary slightly from what’s listed here. Use the video as an illustration, but for the best results, you might want to stick to the recipe provided in this article.

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Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-friendly-kombucha/