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Kombucha Tea

Cultural Context

Kombucha originated in Northeast China over 2,000 years ago and was known as the 'Tea of Immortality.' It gained popularity in the West as a health drink, celebrated for its probiotic properties. Today, kombucha is enjoyed globally, with countless flavors and variations, often crafted at home or found in health food stores.

FermentedUSdrink
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
5 tea bags or 5 teaspoons loose leaf tea
4.5 litres purified or bottled chlorine-free water
4-5 cups sugar
1 cup starter kombucha liquid
kombucha SCOBY

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.

1

Boil the water.

2

Add hot water and tea bags into the brewing vessel.

3

Steep 7-15 minutes, then remove tea bags.

4

Add sugar and stir to dissolve.

5

Check to make sure the sweet tea is at room temperature.

6

If it is at room temperature, add the SCOBY and the starter liquid.

7

Cover with a cloth.

8

Place the container in a warm, ventilated area out of direct sunlight for 7-21 days.

9

After 7 days, gently insert a straw beneath the SCOBY and take a sip to check the flavor.

Cooking Techniques

fermenting

Equipment Needed

brewing vessel

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Kombucha

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