Kombucha Tea Recipe

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor while brown sugar is often cheaper.

SCOBY

💰Cheaper: store-bought kombucha

Store-bought kombucha can be used to start a new batch.

flavorings

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Fresh fruit enhances flavor without added sugars.

tea

🥗Healthier: herbal tea

💰Cheaper: generic black tea

Herbal tea can provide unique flavors without caffeine.

Boil water in a large pot.

Add tea bags to the boiling water and steep for 5-10 minutes.

Remove tea bags and stir in sugar until dissolved.

Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature.

Pour the cooled tea into a clean glass jar.

Add starter tea to the jar.

Gently place the SCOBY on top of the tea mixture.

Cover the jar with a clean cloth and secure with a rubber band.

Let the mixture ferment at room temperature for 7-14 days, checking for taste.

Once desired flavor is achieved, remove the SCOBY and set aside.

Bottle the kombucha, adding flavorings if desired.

Seal the bottles and let them carbonate at room temperature for 3-7 days.

Refrigerate the bottled kombucha to stop fermentation before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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