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Caffeine Free Kombucha

A refreshing glass of bubbly, homemade kombucha that is caffeine-free and gut-friendly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 days
Total Time 7 days 15 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Fermented
Calories: 30
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup herbal tea like hibiscus or chamomile
  • 2 cups starter tea from a previous batch or store-bought kombucha
  • 1 SCOBY Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast

Equipment

  • 1-gallon glass jar
  • Cheesecloth or coffee filter
  • Rubber band or string
  • Measuring cups
  • Wooden or plastic spoon
  • Funnel
  • Bottles for storing (preferably glass)

Method
 

  1. Start by boiling 4 cups of water.
  2. Once the water is boiling, stir in the sugar until fully dissolved.
  3. Add your herbal tea to the hot water and let it steep for about 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Remove the tea bags or strain the loose tea, then allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
  5. In a large glass jar, pour the cooled tea and add the starter tea.
  6. Gently place the SCOBY into the jar.
  7. Cover the jar with cheesecloth or a coffee filter secured with a rubber band.
  8. Place the jar in a warm, dark place for 7 to 14 days.
  9. Taste it periodically until it reaches your desired balance of sweetness and tang.

Notes

This kombucha is delightful on its own, but you can enhance it with fresh fruit slices or herbs.