How to Make Kombucha
Gather Your Materials
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Materials
- Gallon Jar or non-lead-based crock.
- Linen or cloth napkin that will fit completely over top of jar or crock
- Rubber band to go around neck of jug or crock
- 1 cup raw sugar or white sugar — Check out these options.
- 4 to 5 tea bags: black or green tea, organic is best
- 3 quarts filtered water, not distilled
- 1 cup kombucha starter tea and 1 SCOBY
- Five 16-ounce bottles (thick bottles made for brewing) to store kombucha in
- Heating element (optional but highly recommended)
Okay! Lets Make Kombucha!
How to Make Kombucha
Now that you’ve gathered your ingredients and starter culture, you’re ready to begin. Watch this video or click this recipe. The video teaches how to make kombucha with a live culture, and gives you extra information and tips about kombucha.
Second Ferment Your Kombucha
Once you’ve mastered making basic kombucha, you can learn to flavor your kombucha by second fermenting with fruit juice.