How-To Make Kombucha

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor and is less processed.

scoby

Scoby is essential for fermentation.

tea

🥗Healthier: herbal tea

💰Cheaper: black tea

Herbal tea provides variety without caffeine.

flavorings (optional)

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Fresh fruit enhances flavor with fewer additives.

Start by boiling water and steeping the tea bags for around 4 to 5 minutes.

Ensure all the sugar is dissolved in the hot water with the tea.

Strain the tea to remove the tea bags or leaves.

Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature.

Once cooled, add the scoby to the jar with the tea.

Cover the jar with a breathable cloth to keep flies away, securing it with a rubber band.

Place the jar at room temperature for around 3 to 5 days for the first fermentation.

After the fermentation period, check for fizziness and a vinegary smell.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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