Lazy Days Kombucha Recipe

Time2h

Serves8

Hex Ferments, Baltimore, MD, 8 oz

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes.
3
Add Sugar
Remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved. Let the tea cool to room temperature.

4
Combine Ingredients
Once the tea has cooled, pour it into a clean glass jar or fermentation vessel. Add 1 cup of starter tea and gently place the SCOBY on top.
5
Cover and Ferment
Cover the jar with a clean cloth or coffee filter and secure it with a rubber band. Allow the kombucha to ferment at room temperature (around 70-85°F) for 7-14 days, tasting periodically until it reaches your desired level of fermentation.

6
Prepare Flavoring
Once the kombucha is fermented to your liking, remove the SCOBY and set it aside. In a bowl, mix 2 tbs of grated ginger, 2 tbs of lemon juice, and 1 tbs of honey (if using).
7
Bottle Kombucha
Combine the flavored mixture with the fermented kombucha. Use a funnel to pour the kombucha into bottles, leaving about an inch of headspace at the top.
8
Secondary Fermentation
Seal the bottles tightly and let them sit at room temperature for an additional 3-7 days for secondary fermentation. This will create natural carbonation.
9
Refrigerate and Enjoy
Once carbonated, refrigerate the bottles to stop the fermentation process. Serve chilled and enjoy your Lazy Days Kombucha!