Kombucha Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Fermentation
Method
Tea Preparation
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- 2
Brew the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for about 10-15 minutes.
- 3
Add Sugar
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until completely dissolved.
- 4
Cool the Tea
Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature before proceeding to the next step.
Fermentation Process
- 5
- 6
Add Starter Tea
Pour in 1 cup of starter tea into the jar.
- 7
Introduce the SCOBY
Gently place the SCOBY on top of the liquid in the jar. It may sink initially but will float back up.
- 8
Cover and Ferment
Cover the jar with a clean cloth or coffee filter secured with a rubber band. Allow it to ferment in a dark, warm spot (around 70-85°F) for 7 to 14 days, depending on your taste preference.
- 9
Taste Testing
After 7 days, start tasting the kombucha daily until it reaches your desired level of tartness.