Kombucha Recipe

Kombucha Brewing Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Sweet Tea

   Boil 8 cups of water in a pot. Once boiling, remove from heat and steep the tea bags for about 10-15 minutes. Remove the tea bags and stir in the sugar until completely dissolved. Allow the sweet tea to cool to room temperature.

2. 2

   Combine Ingredients

   Once the sweet tea has cooled, pour it into a large glass jar or fermentation vessel. Add the starter tea and gently place the SCOBY on top of the liquid.

3. 3

   Fermentation

   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, depending on your taste preference. Taste it after a week; the longer it ferments, the less sweet and more vinegary it will become.

4. 4

   Bottling

   After fermentation, remove the SCOBY and set it aside for your next batch. Pour the kombucha into bottles, leaving some space at the top. You can add flavoring (like fruit or herbs) at this stage if desired. Seal the bottles and let them ferment at room temperature for another 3 to 7 days for carbonation.

5. 5

   Refrigerate

   Once carbonated to your liking, refrigerate the bottles to stop the fermentation process. Enjoy your homemade kombucha chilled!