Name: Kombucha Gelée Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 +
Ingredients: 2 cups kombucha; 3 TBSP gelatin powder

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Our family has been brewing kombucha for years, both in a continuous brew system and with the regular jar method. I’ve passed on SCOBYs to friends and families and there is now a whole group in our area of people who brew kombucha. This kombucha gelée is a favorite at our house. It combines kombucha and gelatin to create a jello-like finished product that is fun for the kids to eat.

What is Kombucha?

Never heard of it?

Kombucha is a fermented tea beverage that is high in electrolytes, enzymes, and probiotics. I wrote about the many benefits of kombucha here, but in short, it is helpful for:

supporting proper immune function
improving digestion
aiding the body’s natural detoxification measures
assisting weight loss

There is a record of kombucha consumption from over 2,000 years ago and many cultures revered it for its health-promoting abilities.

How to Make Kombucha

Kombucha is now widely available at many stores and even some restaurants. I personally prefer to make my own since it is incredibly simple to make and it saves a lot of money over store-bought versions. I can typically make 2+ gallons for the cost of one 16-ounce bottle at the store.

I also like that I can customize the flavor options at home and create a carbonated finished product by adding fresh or frozen fruit. My current favorite method is adding frozen organic berries to the kombucha (once the SCOBY has been removed and added to a new batch) to make a really carbonated and slightly sweet soda-type drink.

Here are the instructions for making kombucha with the traditional jar method or these explain how to do it with a continuous brew system.

Homemade or store-bought kombucha will work in this recipe!

Why Kombucha Gelée?

I’m also a big fan of gelatin for its own health-promoting benefits, and this recipe combines the beneficial properties of gelatin with the great taste and benefits of kombucha. It is simple to make and a fun activity to let the children help with.

I prefer to use carbonated kombucha in this recipe since it gives the final product fun bubbles. Most store-bought versions are pre-carbonated, but if making at home, this can be accomplished with a second ferment, which adds natural carbonation.

You’ll need:

Kombucha – store bought or homemade, preferably carbonated
Quality gelatin – this is the one I use. Please note that collagen hydrolysate will not work in this recipe (here is the difference)!

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