Starter kit that I recommend: https://amzn.to/4fESKnc
If you don’t need the complete starter kit, here’s some other links for what you’ll need:
1 – Small to Medium sized pot (https://amzn.to/3PjspjK)
1 – One gallon glass jar (https://amzn.to/3PinLSZ)
6 to 8 – caffeinated tea bags (https://amzn.to/4gzhjDi)
1 – cup of sugar (https://amzn.to/3W2WmYZ)
1 – cloth covering (https://amzn.to/4gAflm9)
1 – adhesive thermometer for your glass jar (https://amzn.to/4gxYj80)
1 – SCOBY (https://amzn.to/3PgherY)
If you buy the kit I linked to above, you’ll receive all of the above except for the stock pot which many of you probably already possess. It’s a great deal and a very affordable way to begin your kombucha making journey!
Brewing Instructions
1. In your small-medium sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil, then turn off.
2. Use 6-8 tea bags to steep
3. Allow tea to steep for 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Pour 1 cup of sugar into the pot and stir.
5. Once the sugar has dissolved, pour your newly made sweet tea mixture into the one gallon glass jar.
6. Fill the brewing jar with 8 cups of cold water. Your jar should now be 3/4 of the way full.
7. Use the adhesive thermometer strip to confirm that your sweet tea solution is between 68 and 86 degrees before moving on to the next step. If it’s still too warm, add another 1/2 cup of cold water.
8. Add your SCOBY (or SCOBY + starter liquid, if applicable) to your tea. It’s ok if the SCOBY sinks or floats in the jar.9. Cover the jar with breathable cloth and seal with a rubber band.
10. Place your brewing jar in a warm place, out of direct sunlight, with plenty of airflow (no closed cupboards). Leave it there for 7-9 days and do not move it.
11. By days 7-9, you will see a new, cream-colored layer has grown in on the top of your brew. This is your new SCOBY! While trying not to disturb the new culture on top, use a spoon to taste test your brew.Taste awesome? You’re done! Still a little too sweet? Put the cloth back on and let it ferment a few more days.
12. Once your kombucha is done, you can pour your tea into a serving container. Keep your SCOBY in your glass jar with enough tea to keep it submerged if you plan on making more kombucha in the future.
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