Jul 13 2026
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Queen City Kombucha Recipe

Inspired by Foam Brewers - Burlington
Time2h
Serves4

Maple or Blueberry flavor.

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Ingredients

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Kombucha Base

Flavoring

Method

Brewing Kombucha

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tea

    Boil the water in a pot. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the tea bags. Let steep for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Dissolve Sugar

    Remove tea bags and stir in the sugar until fully dissolved. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a clean glass jar, combine the cooled tea, SCOBY, and starter tea. Cover the jar with a breathable cloth secured with a rubber band.

  4. 4

    Fermentation

    Place the jar in a warm, dark place for 7 to 14 days, depending on desired fermentation level. Taste periodically.

Flavoring Kombucha

  1. 5

    Add Flavor

    Once fermentation is complete, remove the SCOBY and set it aside. Add maple syrup or blueberry puree to the kombucha and stir well.

  2. 6

    Second Fermentation

    Pour the flavored kombucha into bottles, leaving some space at the top. Seal the bottles and let them ferment at room temperature for another 3 to 7 days.

  3. 7

    Refrigerate

    Once carbonated to your liking, refrigerate the bottles to stop fermentation. Enjoy chilled!

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