Description
Homemade kombucha is a delightful, fizzy drink that combines sweetened tea and a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY) to create a refreshing beverage bursting with flavor and gut-loving benefits. Perfect for sunny afternoons or lively gatherings, this customizable brew allows you to experiment with various fruits and herbs, making each batch uniquely yours. Dive into the world of fermentation and enjoy your very own bubbly concoction!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups filtered water
- 2 tablespoons loose leaf black or green tea (or 2 tea bags)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 SCOBY
- 1 cup starter tea (from previous batch or store-bought kombucha)
- Additional filtered water to reach one gallon
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: Boil 4 cups of filtered water, add the tea, and steep for 15 minutes.
- Sweeten: Remove tea bags or strain leaves; stir in sugar until dissolved.
- Cool: Pour sweetened tea into a large jar, adding enough filtered water to make one gallon. Let it cool to room temperature.
- Add SCOBY: Gently add the SCOBY and starter tea to the cooled mixture. Cover with a clean cloth secured with a rubber band.
- Ferment: Place in a warm spot away from direct sunlight for 7 to 14 days, tasting periodically for desired tartness.
- Flavor (Optional): Once fermented, pour into bottles, leaving space at the top; add fruit slices or herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 days
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Fermenting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg