Kombucha Vinegar
Kombucha vinegar is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in salad dressings, marinades, and sauces. It's also a great way to use up leftover kombucha tea. To make kombucha vinegar, simply combine kombucha tea, apple cider vinegar, honey (optional), and salt in a clean glass jar. Cover the jar with a cheesecloth and secure it with a rubber band. Store the jar in a warm, dark place for 2-4 weeks, or until the vinegar has reached your desired taste. Once the vinegar is ready, strain it into a clean glass bottle and store it in the refrigerator. Kombucha vinegar will keep for several months.
Kombucha has been around for centuries, and it's thought to have originated in China. The drink is made by fermenting tea with a SCOBY, which is a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast. Kombucha has a slightly sweet and tart flavor, and it's packed with probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that can help to improve gut health. In recent years, kombucha has become increasingly popular as a health food, and it's now widely available in grocery stores and health food stores. Kombucha vinegar is a relatively new product, but it's quickly gaining popularity as a healthy alternative to traditional vinegar. Kombucha vinegar has a slightly sweeter and more complex flavor than traditional vinegar, and it's also a good source of probiotics.
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Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup kombucha tea
  • 1/2 cup raw apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. In a clean glass jar, combine the kombucha tea, apple cider vinegar, honey (if using), and salt.
  2. Cover the jar with a cheesecloth and secure it with a rubber band.
  3. Store the jar in a warm, dark place for 2-4 weeks, or until the vinegar has reached your desired taste.
  4. Once the vinegar is ready, strain it into a clean glass bottle and store it in the refrigerator.
Why It Works
  • The combination of kombucha tea, apple cider vinegar, and honey (optional) creates a complex and flavorful vinegar.
  • The fermentation process produces probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that can help to improve gut health.
  • Kombucha vinegar is a versatile condiment that can be used in salad dressings, marinades, and sauces.