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Hops Kombucha

A refreshing and healthy homemade beverage that combines the tangy notes of kombucha with aromatic hops.
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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
  • 4-6 cups water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4-6 bags black tea or green tea
  • 1 cup starter tea from previous kombucha or store-bought
  • 1 SCOBY Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast
  • 1-2 ounces hops dried or fresh, depending on preference
  • Optional: Flavorings like fruit or herbs for second fermentation

Equipment

  • 1-gallon glass jar
  • Cheesecloth or coffee filter
  • Rubber band or string
  • Funnel
  • Glass bottles with caps
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Start by boiling 4-6 cups of water in a pot.
  2. Once the water is boiling, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until it fully dissolves.
  3. Add 4-6 tea bags to the pot and let it steep for about 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the tea bags and let the sweet tea cool to room temperature.
  5. In your 1-gallon glass jar, add the cooled sweet tea, 1 cup of starter tea, and the SCOBY.
  6. Add 1-2 ounces of hops to the jar.
  7. Cover the jar with cheesecloth or a coffee filter secured with a rubber band.
  8. Let it sit at room temperature for 7-14 days.
  9. After the desired fermentation period, remove the SCOBY and transfer the kombucha into bottles using a funnel.
  10. If you want added flavor, you can add fruits or herbs before sealing them for the second fermentation.

Notes

Serve chilled straight from the bottle or in a glass over ice.