Kombucha

Kombucha [The Saucy Swing Remix]

Probiotic-rich fermented tea that supports gut health and tastes amazing. This is wellness that bubbles with flavor and beneficial bacteria.

Makes

Makes 1 gallon

Total Time

20 min

Ingredients

First Fermentation:
8 cups (1920ml) filtered water
4 black tea bags or 2 tbsp (30ml) loose tea
½ cup coconut sugar
1 SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast)
1 cup starter tea from previous batch
Second Fermentation (Flavoring):
2 tbsp (30ml) fresh ginger, grated
¼ cup fresh fruit (berries, mango, etc.)
2 tbsp (30ml) fresh herbs (mint, basil)

Make it Good For The Gut (Optional)

This recipe is inherently gut-healthy with billions of probiotics.

Swap Options

Green tea for black tea, different sugar sources, various flavoring combinations.

Good To Know

Coconut sugar feeds the SCOBY while creating complex flavors, and the fermentation process produces beneficial probiotics and enzymes • Explore more recipes in our catalog.

steps

Step 1

Boil water and steep tea for 10-15 minutes. Remove tea bags.

Step 2

Stir in coconut sugar until dissolved. Cool completely to room temperature.

Step 3

Pour into clean glass jar, add SCOBY and starter tea.

Step 4

Cover with coffee filter or cloth, secure with rubber band.

Step 5

Ferment 7-10 days at room temperature, tasting daily after day 5.

Step 6

Reserve SCOBY and 2 cups liquid for next batch.

Step 7

For second fermentation: Add flavorings to bottles, fill with kombucha, leaving 1-inch (2.5cm) headspace.

Step 8

Ferment 2-4 days until desired fizz level. Refrigerate to stop fermentation.