We’ve found a new kombucha we love! Founded in Oregon, Brew Dr. Kombucha is not too sweet, but still packed with fizzy flavor. To celebrate the beverage, we want to teach you how to make kombucha granita, a perfect sweet treat after a heavy meal.
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We’ve been there… tasting a kombucha that is so fermented the bubbles burn our nose or so cloyingly sweet that just a sip will do. But don’t give up on kombucha just yet! We recently tried a few flavors from Brew Dr. Kombucha and we’re back on the kombucha wagon. With simple ingredients and not too much organic cane sugar, we love that they don’t let their tea beverage get too sweet and instead let the flavors shine on their own. 
Our current favorite flavor from Brew Dr. Kombucha is their fall seasonal flavor, Harvest. With apricots and tarragon, it’s just the right amount of sweet and fruity combined with warm earthy and herbal notes. Brew Dr. currently has 12 other flavors to choose from, so you won’t get bored.
The team at Brew Dr has spent a lot of time thinking of ways to make sure the kombucha you drink is good for you and good for our earth. Their kombuchas are sold in glass bottles and now also cans. (Hellooooo new favorite hiking beverage!) They’re made from all organic ingredients and are never made with juices or added flavorings. Another fun fact that we love about Brew Dr. Kombucha? They needed something to do with the alcohol that was removed from their fermenting teas, so they started Townshend’s Distillery and are now making herbal spirits. Waste not, want not!
If you have never had granita before, it is a frozen water and sugar dessert that is periodically scraped as it freezes so it ends up being broken into delightful flakes. We love serving granita to conclude a dinner party because 1) it is easy to make ahead and 2) it’s a great refresher after a big, heavy meal. Cool dessert in the winter? Stick with us! After eating a turkey dinner or rich, braised meats, the last thing we want is a dessert that will make us feel even more stuffed and weighed down. Enter, granita.
Rather than starting with a water base, start with kombucha and adjust your sweetness and flavorings from there. You might even feel a little tingle on your tongue as the granita melts on your tongue, just like you experience the fizzy bubbles as you drink a kombucha. It’s a lovely feeling!
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We used Brew Dr.’s Harvest flavor for this granita, but it would be spectacular with any flavor… we especially have our eyes on their Vanilla Oak for our next batch of granita. We hear it tastes like cream soda, YUM.
Once you make your granita base, but before it is frozen, take a small taste and adjust the sweetness level to your liking. And don’t worry, Brew Dr. Kombucha can be found in all 50 states!
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Kombucha Granita
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings 1x
- Diet: Omnivore, Vegetarian, Vegan (adaptable)
Description
A refreshing frozen treat made with kombucha. Easy to customize with your favorite fruits and herbs.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 (14 oz / 397g) bottle kombucha
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
Optional stir-ins (before freezing)
- Fresh chopped herbs (e.g., tarragon, mint, or basil)
- 1-2 teaspoons jam
- Fresh chopped fruit
- Lemon zest
- A splash of orange juice
Optional toppings (to serve)
- Whipped coconut cream (from 1 chilled can of full-fat coconut milk)
- Drizzle of honey
- Edible flowers, for garnish
Instructions
- Line a shallow dish or pan with parchment paper.
- Pour in the kombucha and whisk in honey or maple syrup, if desired. Taste and adjust sweetness to your liking.
- Stir in any additional desired stir-ins.
- Place in the freezer and scrape with a fork every 30 minutes until frozen solid, about 2–3 hours total.
- If using whipped coconut cream, place the can in the freezer 30 minutes before serving to separate the solids from the liquid. Pour off the liquid, then whip the coconut solids with a hand mixer, adding a little honey to sweeten if desired.
- Scoop the granita into glasses, top with whipped coconut cream and a drizzle of honey if using, and garnish with edible flowers. Serve immediately.
Notes
Scrape the granita every 30 minutes as it freezes — consistent scraping is what creates the signature flaky texture. Taste the base before freezing and adjust the sweetness, since you cannot easily change it once frozen.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of kombucha should I use for the granita?
We recommend using Brew Dr. Kombucha, especially their Harvest flavor with apricots and tarragon, as it balances sweetness and herbal notes perfectly for the granita.
How much organic cane sugar do I need for the granita?
You’ll need just a small amount of organic cane sugar to enhance the flavors without making the granita overly sweet.
Can I use any other flavors of Brew Dr. Kombucha for this recipe?
Absolutely! Brew Dr. Kombucha offers 12 other flavors, so feel free to experiment with any that you enjoy.
