Jul 14 2026
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Walker's Cucumber Melon Kombucha Recipe

Inspired by DECO Wilmington
Time3h
Serves6

Make Walker's Cucumber Melon Kombucha Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavor Ingredients

Bottling Ingredients

Method

Brewing the Tea

  1. 1

    Prepare the Green Tea

    Boil 4 cups of water in a pot. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the green tea leaves or tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for about 10-15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sweeten the Tea

    After steeping, remove the tea leaves or bags. Stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved. Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water to cool down the mixture.

Fermenting the Kombucha

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Pour the sweetened tea into a large glass jar. Add 1 cup of starter tea and gently place the SCOBY into the jar.

  2. 4

    Cover and Ferment

    Cover the jar with a clean cloth or coffee filter secured with a rubber band. Allow the mixture to ferment at room temperature for 7-14 days, tasting periodically until it reaches your desired level of tanginess.

Flavoring the Kombucha

  1. 5

    Prepare the Cucumber and Melon

    Peel and chop the cucumber and honeydew melon into small chunks. Make sure to keep the pieces bite-sized for easier blending and infusion.

  2. 6

    Blend the Flavor Ingredients

    In a blender, combine the cucumber, honeydew, and mint leaves. Blend until smooth. If needed, strain to remove pulp, but leaving some pulp can add flavor and texture.

Bottling the Kombucha

  1. 7

    Add Flavor to the Kombucha

    Once the kombucha has fermented to your liking, remove the SCOBY and set it aside. Pour the flavored mixture into the fermented kombucha, adding additional sugar or honey to taste.

  2. 8

    Bottle the Kombucha

    Using a funnel, pour the flavored kombucha into clean, airtight bottles. Leave about an inch of space at the top of each bottle. Seal the bottles tightly and let them sit at room temperature for 3-7 days for secondary fermentation.

  3. 9

    Refrigerate and Enjoy

    After the secondary fermentation, refrigerate the bottles. Serve chilled and enjoy your refreshing Walker's Cucumber Melon Kombucha!

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