Kombucha Ginger Recipe

Kombucha Ginger Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ginger

   Peel and slice the fresh ginger root into thin pieces.

2. 2

   Make Sweetened Tea

   In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add the sliced ginger. Let it steep for about 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Strain the Tea

   After steeping, strain the ginger pieces out of the liquid using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Allow the ginger tea to cool to room temperature.

4. 4

   Combine with Kombucha

   In a large glass jar or fermentation vessel, combine the cooled ginger tea with the 8 cups of unflavored kombucha tea. Add the Scoby and stir gently.

5. 5

   Ferment

   Cover the jar with a clean cloth secured with a rubber band or string to allow airflow while keeping dust out. Let it ferment at room temperature for 5 to 7 days, checking daily for flavor. If desired, add more ginger or lemon juice for extra zing.

6. 6

   Bottle and Refrigerate

   Once the desired flavor is achieved, bottle the ginger kombucha in airtight bottles, leaving some space at the top. Refrigerate to stop the fermentation process.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve chilled and enjoy your refreshing homemade ginger kombucha!