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Kombucha

A tangy slightly fizzy probiotic-rich drink that you can make at home.
Prep Time 7 days
Servings 20

Equipment

  • 1 Gallon Glass Jar Larger if you wish to make a double batch
  • 1 Tea Towel, coffee filter or beeswax wrap
  • 1 Rubber Band

Ingredients
  

  • Quarts Water
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 8 Tea Bags Black tea to start your kombucha you can add flavored tea bags after a few brews.

Instructions
 

  • Heat the water and brew a strong batch of tea with the 8 tea bags and 1 cup of sugar.
    Let the tea cool
    Transfer to a large glass jar
    Add the SCOBY
    Cover the mouth of the jar with a tea towel, coffee filter, or beeswax wrap.
    Let the tea sit in a dark corner for 7-14 days, checking after 7 for flavor.
    When desired taste is reached, place in bottles and refrigerate.
  • Second Ferment
  • You can add fruit juice or chopped fruit to your jars of kombucha before refrigerating. Put a lid on the jar and let it sit out on the counter for another 24 hours.