Kombucha Scoby – to Start Your Own Kombucha Brew

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 2

Kombucha Scoby - to Start Your Own Kombucha Brew

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

168 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 bottle kombucha , unflavored organic and raw , not pasturized
	1 cup black tea
	1 tablespoon sugar
	1/2 cup kombucha , brew from growing the SCOBY
	1/2 cup white sugar
	4 cups black tea or 4 cups green tea , cooled
	2 1/2 ounces pure fruit juice , with no pulp

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

19g

Fat

Kombucha is a fermented tea beverage that has become increasingly popular in recent years. It is made by adding a SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast) to a solution of tea and sugar, allowing it to ferment and produce a slightly effervescent, tangy, and refreshing drink. The SCOBY, which stands for Symbiotic Colony Of Bacteria and Yeast, is a rubbery disc that forms on the surface of the Kombucha during fermentation. It acts as a living culture, breaking down the sugar and tea and producing a range of beneficial compounds. Making your own Kombucha at home is easy and cost-effective, and allows you to experiment with different flavors and tea blends.

Instructions

1.	Brew the black tea and add 1 tablespoon of sugar to it and let it cool to room temperature.
2.	Pour the unflavored kombucha and the cooled black tea into a large glass jar.
3.	Add the 1/2 cup kombucha brew and the 1/2 cup white sugar, stir until combined.
4.	Cover the jar with a dish cloth or paper towel and secure with a rubber band.
5.	Leave the jar undisturbed in a warm, dark place for 7-10 days to allow the SCOBY to form.
6.	Once a new SCOBY has formed, the Kombucha can be bottled and flavored (if desired) and left to ferment for an additional 1-2 days until carbonated.

PROS

Kombucha is a refreshing and healthy beverage.
The fermentation process allows for the formation of probiotics, organic acids, and B vitamins.

Kombucha has been linked to benefits such as improved digestion, mood and immune system support, and increased energy levels.

CONS

Kombucha contains small amounts of alcohol (usually less than 1%) and caffeine (depending on the type of tea used).

Individuals with compromised immune systems, pregnant or nursing women, and those with a history of alcoholism should avoid consuming Kombucha.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Kombucha is a fermented tea beverage that has been consumed for thousands of years. The fermentation process allows for the formation of healthy bacteria and organic acids, which may support gut health and improve digestion. Kombucha is also a source of B vitamins and antioxidants. The probiotics in Kombucha have been linked to benefits such as immune system support, improved mood, and increased energy levels.