Sarsaparilla Kombucha and Root Beer Kombucha Recipe | Hybrid Rasta Mama (2024)
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Back in the day I was somewhat of a Sarsaparilla and Root Beer junkie. I wasn’t grabbing a Mug or A&W root beer. No, no. I was going super gourmet and finding small batch brews with unique flavors. I used to have access to fresh brewed Sarsparilla and it sort of spoiled me. Seriously. Nothing like it.
Aside from my love of root beer and the like, I was not a big soda drinker. So it wasn’t *that* hard to give it up once I made the switch to a real food/unprocessed lifestyle. But every so often, I would get a deep yearning for some old fashioned Sarsaparilla or Root Beer.
I have been making fermented beverages for a few years now but had not mastered the art of making probiotic rich root beer. I tried again recently but wasn’t very impressed with the results. But then, a little light bulb came on.
Why not make Root Beer Kombucha or Sarsaparilla Kombucha?
So I did.
And the sun shown down so brightly that day because the universe knew that I had just created a life changing kombucha.
I suppose I could have looked up some recipe ideas online but being impatient for the glorious taste of Sarsaparilla, I tried the path of least resistance and came up with a winner!
Now – part of the reason why this tasted so amazing is that my base Kombucha is made from an incredible tea blend. I am not sure how great this would taste if your tea blend produces a strongly flavored kombucha. My kombucha is pretty mild, easy to drink plain, and agreeable to a wide variety of second ferment flavor combinations. It soaks up the flavors added to it very well! (If you want to try the tea blend I use, head over to my affiliate partner Kombucha Kamp and pick up a bag of Hannah’s Tea Blend. I promise you will not regret it!)
Ok – back to the Sarsaparilla Kombucha. You ready for the simplest recipe on earth? Here you go!
Looking for a fun and deliciously unique spin on kombucha? Love the flavors of root beer and sarsaparilla? Then you simply must try your hand at making my game-changing root beer kombucha and sarsaparilla kombucha.
Add the sarsaparilla root to the water and let it steep for 30 minutes
Strain the root out of the water
Allow the sarsaparilla water to cool to room temperature
Sarsaparilla Kombucha
Pour the sarsaparilla root water into your second fermenting vessel (I like to use these flip top bottles)
Add up to 16 ounces of Kombucha.
Put in a dark spot and allow to ferment another day or two. This simply increases the carbonation. You can also put it in the fridge and let it sit for a few days as well. I find it taste great either way.
Root Beer Kombucha Infusion
Put the sarsaparilla root and wintergreen leaf in a medium pot.
Add the filtered water and turn on high heat.
Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove herbs.
While warm, add the sugar and molasses and stir until dissolved. Add in the vanilla and lime juice and stir.
Allow to cool to room temperature.
This will create enough root beer infusion to use in a LOT of second ferments. Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Root Beer Kombucha
Add ½ cup of the root beer infusion to every 12-16 ounces of kombucha.
You can leave the second ferment out for a few days until it gets the carbonation you like. Alternatively, you can put it in the fridge and drink it after a few days.
I like to add a few raisins and a wee slice of ginger to the bottle I am putting the Root Beer Kombucha in. It seems to add something to it. But it tastes great without it as well!
Notes
You can adapt this recipe to fit whatever size bottles you do your second ferments in. The end product will be light in color. It won’t look like Sarsaparilla but it will sure have a wonderful taste!
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Give one or both of these recipes a try and let me know what you think!
Fact: It's true that the job of the scoby is to “eat” most of the sugar and ferment the tea mixture into kombucha, however, that doesn't mean the beverage is sugar-free. Kombucha is naturally low in calories and sugar, with about 30 calories and 2 grams of sugar per 8-ounce serving.
How to drink kombucha for weight loss? The recommended amount varies based on individual goals, but 1-2 cups daily is commonly suggested. If considering kombucha for weight loss as a part of your regimen, it's crucial to select a low-sugar variety and consume it judiciously.
The Centers for Disease Control recommends that four ounces of kombucha can be safely consumed one to three times a day. Overconsumption can lead to headache, nausea, gastrointestinal distress, or ketoacidosis.
Yes. But the good news is that the sugar in Kombucha is for the culture to consume, not for you. When done fermenting, there will be about 2-6 grams per 8 ounce glass of unflavored Kombucha. By contrast, an 8 ounce glass of orange juice has about 24g of sugar.
While some are low in calories, others can have up to 120 calories per bottle (5). Sipping an occasional kombucha drink won't hurt your waistline, but drinking kombucha daily may contribute to excess calorie consumption, which can lead to weight gain.
In the end, there's no one-size-fits-all answer to how much kombucha you should be drinking. However, drinking around 4–12 ounces of kombucha per day is a safe amount for most people. Like many fermented foods, it really depends on your body and what you personally need.
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