Health*ade Pink Lady Apple Kombucha Recipe

Time2h

Serves4

Make Health*ade Pink Lady Apple Kombucha Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water and Dissolve Sugar
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 cup of sugar and stir until fully dissolved.
2
Brew Tea
Add 4 tablespoons of black tea leaves to the boiling water. Remove from heat and let steep for about 15 minutes.
3
Cool the Tea
After steeping, remove the tea leaves and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
4
Combine with Starter Tea
Once cool, pour the tea mixture into a clean glass jar or fermentation vessel. Add 1 cup of kombucha starter tea.
5
Add SCOBY
Gently place the SCOBY on top of the mixture. Cover the jar with a clean cloth and secure it with a rubber band.
6
Ferment the Kombucha
Let the kombucha ferment at room temperature (around 70-85°F or 21-29°C) for 7-14 days, depending on your taste preference.

7
Prepare Flavor Ingredients
While the kombucha is fermenting, wash and slice 2 medium Pink Lady apples. Peel and slice 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger.
8
Add Flavor and Sugar
Once the primary fermentation is complete, remove the SCOBY and reserve 1 cup of kombucha for your next batch. Add the sliced apples, ginger, and 1 cinnamon stick to the remaining kombucha. Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar for the second fermentation.
9
Bottle the Kombucha
Using a funnel, pour the flavored kombucha into bottles, leaving about an inch of headspace at the top.
10
Seal and Ferment Again
Seal the bottles tightly and let them ferment at room temperature for an additional 3-7 days to develop carbonation.
11
Refrigerate and Serve
Once the desired carbonation is achieved, refrigerate the bottles. Serve chilled and enjoy your homemade Health*ade Pink Lady Apple Kombucha!