To make kombucha tea with Nature’s Pharmacy Kombucha SCOBY, follow these simple steps:
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Boil Water: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot.
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Steep Tea: Remove the pot from heat and add 4 tea bags (black or green tea) to the hot water. Let the tea steep for about 10-15 minutes.
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Add Sugar: Stir in 1 cup of sugar until it completely dissolves. Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature.
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Prepare Fermentation Jar: Pour the cooled tea into a clean fermentation jar, leaving some space at the top.
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Add Starter Tea: Pour in 1-2 cups of Nature’s Pharmacy Kombucha Starter Tea into the fermentation jar. This helps kick-start the fermentation process.
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Add Kombucha SCOBY: Gently place the Kombucha SCOBY provided by Nature’s Pharmacy into the jar with clean hands or utensils.
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Cover and Ferment: Cover the fermentation jar with a clean cloth or paper towel and secure it with a rubber band. Place the jar in a warm, dark place, away from direct sunlight, and let it ferment for 7-14 days. The length of fermentation depends on your taste preference.
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Taste Test: After 7 days, start tasting the kombucha. It should have a slightly tangy and fizzy taste. If it’s too sweet, let it ferment longer. If it’s too sour, reduce the fermentation time for future batches.
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Bottle and Enjoy: Once the kombucha reaches your desired taste, carefully remove the SCOBY and reserve it for your next batch. Pour the finished kombucha into clean glass bottles and seal them tightly. You can also add flavorings like fruit juice or herbs at this stage if desired.
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Second Fermentation (Optional): For added carbonation, let the bottled kombucha undergo a second fermentation at room temperature for 1-3 days before refrigerating.
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Refrigerate and Serve: Chill the bottled kombucha in the refrigerator and enjoy it cold. Remember to leave some kombucha behind as a starter for your next batch.
With Nature’s Pharmacy Kombucha SCOBY and Starter Tea, you can enjoy homemade kombucha that is both delicious and packed with probiotic goodness.
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