Homemade Kombucha Recipe
Calories: 96kcal
Kombucha — a fizzy, fermented tea that has been around for centuries — has exploded in popularity recently. Once you discover how delicious it is, all its health benefits, and how to make kombucha at home, you’ll be ready to join the craze.
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Equipment
- Rubber band
Ingredients
- 4 cups boiling water
- 4-6 tea organic black tea bags or 4-6 tablespoons of loose tea
- 1 cup organic sugar
- 8 cups cold water
- 1 SCOBY purchase or get from a friend
Instructions
- Brew the Tea:
- Boil 4 cups water
- Add 4-6 tea bags/tablespoons loose tea and steep 5-10 mins
- Remove tea, add 1 cup sugar, and stir to dissolve
- Add 8 cups cold water to cool to room temp
- First Fermentation:
- Add SCOBY to glass jar
- Cover jar with cloth secured by rubber band
- Let ferment in warm (75-85°F), dark place for 7-14 days
- Bottle and Second Fermentation:
- Remove SCOBY, strain kombucha into bowl
- Pour into bottles using funnel, add flavors if desired
- Seal bottles and let sit at room temp for 1-3 days to carbonate
- Refrigerate to stop fermentation
Expert Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 25g | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.01mg