Wild Kombucha Recipe

Kombucha Brewing Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Tea

   Boil the water and add the tea. Steep for about 15 minutes, then remove the tea leaves or bags.

2. 2

   Dissolve Sugar

   While the tea is still warm, stir in the sugar until fully dissolved. Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature.

3. 3

   Combine with Starter Kombucha

   Once cooled, pour the sweetened tea into a large glass jar and add 1 cup of previously brewed kombucha (if available) to help start the fermentation process.

4. 4

   Add SCOBY

   Gently place the SCOBY into the jar. Cover the jar with a clean cloth and secure it with a rubber band.

5. 5

   Ferment

   Let the kombucha ferment in a warm, dark place for 7 to 14 days, depending on your taste preference. Check periodically for sweetness.

6. 6

   Prepare Flavoring

   Once fermentation is complete, blend the peach and mango to create purees.

7. 7

   Second Fermentation

   Pour the kombucha into bottles, leaving some space at the top. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and equal parts peach and mango puree to each bottle. Seal tightly.

8. 8

   Final Fermentation

   Allow the bottled kombucha to ferment for an additional 3 to 7 days at room temperature. Check daily for fizziness.

9. 9

   Refrigerate and Enjoy

   Once the desired fizziness is reached, refrigerate the bottles to stop fermentation. Serve chilled.