Kombucha Recipe

Time2h 30m

Serves4

Fermented tea drink with a tangy flavor, rich in probiotics and antioxidants.

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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 boiling, remove from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let steep for about 15 minutes.
3
Add Sugar
Remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.

4
Prepare Fermentation Jar
Once the tea has cooled, pour it into a clean glass jar that holds at least 1 quart.
5
Add Starter Tea
Add 1 cup of starter tea to the cooled sweetened tea.
6
Introduce SCOBY
Gently place the SCOBY on top of the liquid in the jar.
7
Cover and 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 to 14 days.

8
Taste Test
After 7 days, start tasting the kombucha daily until it reaches your preferred tanginess.
9
Add Flavorings (optional)
If desired, add 1 tablespoon of grated ginger and 1 cup of your chosen fruit to the kombucha.
10
Bottling
Using a funnel, pour the kombucha into clean bottles, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top. Seal the bottles tightly.
11
Second Fermentation (optional)
Let the bottles sit at room temperature for an additional 3 to 7 days to develop carbonation, then refrigerate.