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How To Make: Kombucha

A complete guide to making kombucha at home.

Jon Hatchman by Jon Hatchman
2021-06-01 06:35
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Kombucha recipe SCOBY Photo by Tim-Oliver Metz on Unsplash

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Kombucha recipe

Kombucha recipe SCOBY Photo by Tim-Oliver Metz on Unsplash

Kombucha

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Fermentation time: 10 days
Total Time: 10 days 10 minutes
Keyword: Fermenting, Kombucha, SCOBY, Tea
Author: Jon Hatchman

Equipment

  • Large fermentation-grade jar (I use a jar with a tap, but they’re not completely necessary)
  • Clean, lint-free tea towel
  • Large elastic band/string
  • Fermentation-grade bottles

Ingredients

  • 3 litres water
  • 210 g white sugar
  • 21 g loose leaf tea I like a blend of green tea and Earl Grey, but you can experiment based on preferences
  • 200 ml kombucha ‘mother’/starter liquid from a previous batch
  • 1 SCOBY see recipe below

Instructions

  • Before preparing your kombucha, make sure that all equipment is clean and ideally sterilised, including the jar, saucepan, and a large mixing spoon or spatula.
  • For this recipe, I use a formula of 1 litre water : 210 grams sugar : 21g tea. You can make as much or as little kombucha as you like, but sticking to these ratios will provide the best results.
  • Boil three litres of water in a large saucepan. Once the water comes to a boil, remove from the heat. Add the sugar and mix until completely dissolved. Add the tea and mix once more. Leave to cool down to room temperature. This can take up to 2-3 hours. Don’t move onto the next step until cooled down.
  • Strain the cooled tea into the jar and add the SCOBY and ‘mother’ kombucha. Leave 5cm space at the top of the jar. Mix gently to combine, then cover the lid with a clean tea towel, then hold it in place with an elastic band or piece of string.
  • Leave to ferment for 6-10 days. The fermentation time will depend on conditions. I’d suggest storing in a relatively cool, dry place without too much light. Ideally keep away from radiators, the oven, and direct sunlight. Also avoid cupboards, as air circulation is important. After 4 days taste a teaspoon of the liquid. It should be slightly sweet and mildly vinegary.
  • Once ready (after 6-10 days, dependent on taste – the longer you leave it, the more acidic it will taste) carefully transfer the kombucha to sterilised bottles for the second fermentation, leaving around an inch of space at the top of the bottle. This step carbonates the kombucha. Store in the same place as the first fermentation.
  • Save your SCOBY and 200ml of the liquid for your next batch. This will last for a while in the fridge, providing it’s in a glass jar and covered.
  • OPTIONAL: you can flavour the kombucha at this point. Add approximately 2tbsp (taste dependent) of your desired flavouring to the bottom of the bottle. I like apple juice and a sliver of ginger; mango pulp; or stewed rhubarb and ginger.
  • After 3-5 days, the kombucha will be carbonated and ready to drink. Store in the fridge to stop/slow the fermentation process.
  • TIP: The initial fermentation process takes at least 6 days. In this case, I’d suggest starting again as soon as the first batch is bottled.
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SCOBY Recipe

Kombucha SCOBY Photo by Megumi Nachev on Unsplash

SCOBY (For Kombucha)

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Keyword: Fermenting, Kombucha, SCOBY
Author: Jon Hatchman

Equipment

  • Large fermentation-grade jar (approx. 3 litres)
  • Clean, lint-free tea towel
  • Large elastic band/string

Ingredients

  • 2 litres water
  • 200 g white sugar
  • 16 g loose leaf tea
  • 500 ml kombucha ‘starter’ unflavoured and unpasteurised

Instructions

  • Before preparing your SCOBY, make sure that all equipment is clean and ideally sterilised, including the jar, saucepan, and a large mixing spoon or spatula.
  • Boil the water in a large saucepan. Once the water comes to a boil, remove from the heat. Add the sugar and mix until completely dissolved. Add the tea and mix once more. Leave to cool down to room temperature. This can take up to 2-3 hours. Don’t move onto the next step until cooled down.
  • Strain the cooled tea into the jar and add the ‘mother’/starter kombucha. Fill the rest of the jar with cool water, up to where the mouth begins to narrow. Cover the jar with a clean, lint-free tea towel and secure with string or an elastic band.
  • Move the jar to a dry place, out of direct sunlight, and leave for 2-4 weeks. If the liquid becomes unclear, you can lift the towel to see what’s happening, but avoid slowing the liquid. Once the SCOBY reaches the surface and is roughly 5-7mm thick it’s ready to use.
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