Camellia Grove Kombucha Recipe

Kombucha Brewing Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Sweet Tea

   In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the black tea bags. Steep for 5-10 minutes, then remove the tea bags. Stir in the granulated sugar until dissolved. Allow the sweet tea to cool to room temperature.

2. 2

   Combine Ingredients

   Once the sweet tea has cooled, pour it into a clean glass jar (at least 1-gallon capacity). Add 1 cup of 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. Allow the kombucha to ferment at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, for 7 to 14 days, depending on your taste preference.

4. 4

   Taste Testing

   After 7 days, start tasting the kombucha daily. When it reaches your desired balance of sweetness and tanginess, it’s ready for bottling.

5. 5

   Bottling

   Remove the SCOBY and set it aside in a clean container. Pour the kombucha into bottles, leaving about an inch of headspace at the top. You can add flavors like fruit or herbs at this stage if desired.

6. 6

   Second Fermentation

   Seal the bottles tightly and let them sit at room temperature for an additional 3-7 days to carbonate. Afterward, refrigerate to stop fermentation.

7. 7

   Enjoy

   Serve chilled and enjoy your refreshing Camellia Grove Kombucha!