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Kombucha SCOBY Starter

Category
Kombucha
Prep Time
20 minutes
Brew Time
7 days
Total Time
7 days
Yield
1 gallon
ABV
0.5%

🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 gallon Filtered Water
  • 1 cup Organic Cane Sugar
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  • 4 Black Tea Bags (or 2 tbsp loose leaf)
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  • 1 cup Starter Kombucha (unflavored)
  • 1 SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture)
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📋 Instructions

Step 1: 1. Boil 4 cups water and dissolve sugar completely
Step 2: 2. Steep tea bags for 10-15 minutes then remove
Step 3: 3. Add remaining water to cool mixture to room temp
Step 4: 4. Pour into clean 1-gallon jar
Step 5: 5. Add starter kombucha and SCOBY
Step 6: 6. Cover with cloth and secure with rubber band
Step 7: 7. Ferment at 70-85°F for 7-10 days
Step 8: 8. Taste daily after day 5 until desired tartness
Step 9: 9. Reserve 1 cup and SCOBY for next batch

💡 Brewer Notes

Keep away from direct sunlight. Warmer temps ferment faster. Always reserve starter liquid.

Quick Info

Type: Kombucha

Yield: 1 gallon

🔧 Equipment Needed

  • 1 gallon glass jar
  • Breathable cloth cover
  • Rubber band
  • Temperature gauge
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