Big Island Booch Recipe
A refreshing beverage made with local ingredients.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Ingredients
Garnish Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Base Ingredients
- 1
Brew the Green Tea
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of filtered water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add 4 cups of green tea. Allow it to steep for about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Dissolve the Sugar
While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of cane sugar to the brewed tea. Stir until fully dissolved.
- 3
Cool the Tea
Let the sweetened tea cool down to room temperature. Once cooled, add 1 cup of active kombucha culture and mix gently.
Flavoring the Booch
- 4
Add Flavor Ingredients
Incorporate 2 tablespoons of grated fresh ginger, 1 cup of pineapple juice, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and 1 cup of coconut water into the cooled tea mixture. Stir well to combine all flavors.
Fermentation Process
- 5
Final Touches
- 6
Strain and Serve
After fermentation, strain the kombucha to remove any solids. Pour the Big Island Booch into glasses filled with ice, garnish with fresh mint leaves, and lime slices to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!
