Canned Kombucha Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Fermentation
Flavoring (optional)
Bottling
Method
Preparing the Tea Base
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once boiling, remove from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow to steep for about 15 minutes.
- 3
Dissolve the Sugar
After removing the tea bags, stir in 1 cup of sugar until completely dissolved. Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature.
Fermentation Process
- 4
- 5
Cover the Jar
Cover the jar with a clean cloth or coffee filter, securing it with a rubber band. This allows the tea to breathe while keeping out contaminants.
- 6
Fermentation Time
Let the jar sit at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, for 7 to 14 days, tasting periodically until it reaches your desired level of acidity.
Flavoring and Bottling
- 7
Prepare Flavorings (optional)
If desired, prepare flavorings such as grated ginger or fruit puree.
- 8
- 9
Seal and Store
Seal the bottles with caps and store them at room temperature for another 3 to 7 days to carbonate. After carbonation, move to the refrigerator to stop fermentation.
