Kombucha Ginger Recipe

Inspired by Native Rochester

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Kombucha Ginger Ingredients

4 cups Water1 cup sugar4 bags Tea Bags (Black or Green Tea)1 piece SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast)2 tablespoons Ginger (fresh, sliced)1 cup Bottled Kombucha (for starter tea)to taste Optional: Additional Ginger for Flavoring

Method

Kombucha Ginger Directions

Prepare Sweet Tea

Boil 4 cups of water and dissolve 1 cup of sugar in it. Once dissolved, add the tea bags and steep for about 15 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let the sweet tea cool to room temperature.

Combine Ingredients

In a large glass jar, pour the cooled sweet tea. Add 1 cup of bottled kombucha (this serves as a starter tea) and gently place the SCOBY on top.

Add Ginger

Add the sliced ginger to the jar. If you want a stronger ginger flavor, you can add more ginger to taste.

Fermentation

Cover the jar with a breathable cloth or coffee filter secured with a rubber band. Allow it to ferment in a warm, dark place for 7 to 14 days, depending on your taste preference.

Bottling

After the fermentation period, carefully remove the SCOBY and set aside. Strain the kombucha to remove the ginger slices and any sediment. Bottle the kombucha in airtight bottles, leaving about an inch of headspace.

Second Fermentation (Optional)

If you want a fizzy drink, you can allow the bottled kombucha to ferment for an additional 3 to 7 days at room temperature before refrigerating.

Serve

Chill the kombucha in the refrigerator before serving. Enjoy your homemade Kombucha Ginger!