Culture Craft Kombucha Recipe

Brewing Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Sweet Tea

   In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the sugar, stirring until completely dissolved. Add the tea bags and let steep for 10-15 minutes. Remove tea bags and allow the sweet tea to cool to room temperature.

2. 2

   Combine Ingredients

   Once the sweet tea has cooled, pour it into a clean glass jar (at least 1-gallon size). Add 1 cup of starter tea and gently place the SCOBY on top of the liquid.

3. 3

   Fermentation

   Cover the jar with a clean cloth or paper towel secured with a rubber band. Place the jar in a warm, dark place (around 70-85°F or 21-29°C) for 7-14 days, depending on desired tartness.

4. 4

   Taste and Flavor

   After a week, start tasting the kombucha daily. When it reaches your desired balance of sweetness and tartness, remove the SCOBY and reserve for your next batch. You can add flavoring at this stage.

5. 5

   Bottling

   Using a funnel, pour the kombucha into bottles, leaving some space at the top. If flavoring, add fruits, herbs, or spices directly into the bottles before sealing.

6. 6

   Secondary Fermentation (Optional)

   Seal the bottles and let them sit at room temperature for 3-7 days to carbonate. Refrigerate when ready to drink.