Kombucha

Steps

1. Boil 1-2l of water.
2. Rinse all the dishes you will be working with boiling water; this is
3. Steep 3-5 tbsp (or 5-6 bags) of tee in 3-5 cups of water.
4. Strain the leaves from the tea and add 2 cups of sugar (or honey).
5. Add other optional teas to your liking; I like to add a good handful of
6. Add 4l of water to the tea concentrate and pour into a wide mouthed jar.
7. Let the tea sit until it is less than 40°C; add ice cubes if it has to go
8. Add your scoby to the jar and seal the mouth tightly with a cloth or paper
9. Let the jar sit in a warm dark spot for 10-14 days.
10. Taste the brew after 10-14 days; if it has started to carbonate and the
11. Once ready, strain 4/5 of the brew through a sieve into re-sealable glass
12. Make another batch of primary brew and refill the big jar; the remaining old
13. If you wish you can add juices, fruits, or spices to your brew. These will
14. Let the bottles sit in a warm dark spot for another 3-14 days; the
15. When you are satisfied with the carbonation and the flavor, put the bottles
16. Enjoy your kombucha, rinse, and repeat.