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Kombucha Tea

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Ingredients
  

  • 4 green tea bags
  • 6-7 cups filtered water
  • 1/2 cup organic sugar
  • 1 cup starter liquid
  • 1 SCOBY

Instructions
 

  • Heat water. Add water to a heat resistant container.
  • Add sugar and stir.
  • Add tea bags. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Remove tea bags.
  • Pour into 1/2 gallon jar.
  • Add starter liquid.
  • Add SCOBY
  • Cover with a cheesecloth or paper towel, securing with a rubber band.
  • Let sit at room temperature for 7-30 days.
  • You can use a clean straw or plastic spoon to taste the kombucha once you see a new SCOBY start to form.
  • Once it is to your liking....

Notes

Finished Kombucha
Remove SCOBY and place in a clean bowl.
Pour off starter liquid for next batch.
Transfer your kombucha to bottles or mason jars.
Flavor as desired. (more on that in a later post).
Keep sealed bottles at room temperature for a day or two to build up carbonation, if desired.
Transfer to refrigerator and enjoy!
Save SCOBY
Either save both the SCOBYs in a mason jar covered with starter liquid (kombucha) and refrigerate until next batch or go ahead and make your next batch of kombucha.