Kombucha Scoby To Start Your Own Kombucha Brew Recipe

How to Make Kombucha Scoby To Start Your Own Kombucha Brew

1. In a large, clean glass jar (at least 1 gallon), combine 1 cup of sugar and 4 cups of filtered water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
2. Bring the sugar water mixture to a boil on the stovetop, then remove from heat and let it cool completely to room temperature.
3. Once cooled, add 8 black or green tea bags to the sugar water. Steep for 30 minutes to extract maximum flavor, then remove the tea bags.
4. Pour the sweetened tea into the clean glass jar.
5. Add 1 cup of unflavored, store-bought kombucha that contains a SCOBY (this is your starter culture). Make sure the kombucha you are using is not pasteurized as heat will kill the scoby culture
6. Cover the jar with a clean cheesecloth or a coffee filter secured with a rubber band, ensuring enough air circulation to allow fermentation.
7. Place the jar in a warm, dark place (ideally between 70-75°F) for 7-30 days. The fermentation time depends on your environment and desired level of tartness. Check on it daily and note any changes.
8. After 7-30 days, taste-test your kombucha. If it's tangy enough to your liking, proceed to the next step. Otherwise, continue fermentation.
9. Carefully remove the SCOBY from the kombucha using a clean utensil. Set aside in a fresh jar of freshly brewed sweet tea for the next batch of kombucha.
10. Bottle and enjoy your homemade kombucha! Refrigerate to stop further fermentation and maintain optimal taste.