Yesfolk Kombucha Recipe

Time3h

Serves8

Radiant Hearth or Crystal Falls.

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Ingredients

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1
Brew the Tea
In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the black or green tea and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let it steep for about 15 minutes.
2
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature. This is important as hot tea can damage the SCOBY.

3
Combine Ingredients
Once the tea is cooled, pour it into a clean glass jar. Add the starter tea and gently place the SCOBY on top.
4
Ferment
Cover the jar with a clean cloth or coffee filter secured with a rubber band. Let it sit in a warm, dark place for 7-14 days, tasting periodically until it reaches your desired level of fermentation.

5
Flavor (Optional)
If desired, you can add fruit or herbs during the last few days of fermentation for added flavor.

6
Bottle the Kombucha
After fermentation, remove the SCOBY and reserve it for your next batch. Pour the kombucha into clean bottles, leaving some space at the top.
7
Seal and Refrigerate
Seal the bottles and refrigerate. The kombucha is now ready to enjoy!