Jul 14 2026
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Big Island Booch Jun Recipe

Inspired by The Booch Bar
Time3h
Serves8

Make Big Island Booch Jun Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavoring Ingredients

Method

Brewing the Base

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tea

    Boil 8 cups of filtered water in a large pot. Once boiling, remove from heat and add 4 tablespoons of unsweetened green tea. Let steep for about 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sweeten the Tea

    After steeping, remove tea bags or strain the tea leaves. Stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved. Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature.

  3. 3

    Add Starter Tea

    Once the tea has cooled, add 2 cups of kombucha starter tea to the mixture, stirring gently.

  4. 4

    Introduce the SCOBY

    Carefully place the SCOBY into the mixture, ensuring it floats on the surface. Cover the jar with a clean cloth and secure it with a rubber band.

Fermentation Process

  1. 5

    Ferment

    Let the mixture ferment in a warm, dark place (around 70-85°F) for 7 to 14 days. Taste the kombucha after a week to check for the desired flavor. The longer it ferments, the less sweet and more tangy it will become.

Flavoring the Kombucha

  1. 6

    Prepare Flavoring

    While the kombucha is fermenting, prepare your flavoring by grating 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger, and measuring out 1 cup of pineapple juice, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of honey.

  2. 7

    Add Flavoring

    Once the fermentation period is over, remove the SCOBY and set it aside. Add the prepared ginger, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and honey to the kombucha, stirring well to combine.

Second Fermentation

  1. 8

    Bottle the Kombucha

    Using a funnel, pour the flavored kombucha into clean bottles, leaving about 1 inch of headspace at the top. Seal the bottles tightly.

  2. 9

    Carbonate

    Let the bottles sit at room temperature for an additional 3 to 7 days to carbonate. Check the pressure daily by gently opening a bottle to release excess gas.

Serving

  1. 10

    Refrigerate and Serve

    Once carbonated, refrigerate the bottles. Serve chilled and enjoy your Big Island Booch Jun!

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