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5 Gallon Kombucha

A refreshing and tangy homemade kombucha that you can customize to your taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 days
Total Time 7 days 15 minutes
Servings: 40 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Fermented
Calories: 30
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1.5 cups of granulated sugar
  • 8-10 tea bags black or green tea
  • 5 gallons of water
  • 1 cup of unflavored store-bought kombucha for starter
  • 1 SCOBY

Equipment

  • 5-gallon glass jar
  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Tea bags
  • SCOBY
  • Cheesecloth or coffee filter
  • Rubber band

Method
 

  1. Boil 5 gallons of water in a large pot.
  2. Add tea bags to hot water and steep.
  3. Stir in 1.5 cups of sugar until dissolved.
  4. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
  5. Pour the cooled tea into a clean 5-gallon glass jar.
  6. Add 1 cup of store-bought kombucha and the SCOBY.
  7. Cover the jar with cheesecloth and secure with a rubber band.
  8. Place the jar in a warm, dark place for 7 to 14 days.
  9. Taste the kombucha after a week to assess flavor.
  10. Once fermented to your liking, remove the SCOBY and save it for the next batch.
  11. Bottle the kombucha, leaving some space for carbonation.
  12. For second fermentation, add fruits or herbs and seal bottles for another 3 to 7 days.

Notes

Enjoy kombucha chilled, mix with fresh fruit, or add to cocktails.