Monday, September 15, 2014

SCOBY Culture

Ingredients:
1 bottle GT’s original kombucha
2 bags (black tea or) green tea
scant 1/3 C sugar
2 C filtered water

Supplies:
stainless steel pot
glass jar (1 qt or larger)
Breathable cloth (cheesecloth, coffee filter paper)
Rubber band
Wooden spoon

Directions:
Boil water
Add sugar - dissolve completely
Add tea bags - steep 10-15 minutes
Place in glass container, let cool to room temperature

Once kombucha is at room temperature
Pour in good bacteria cultures (kombucha)
Cover with breathable cloth and rubber band (keep flies and dust out)
Place in warm place around 70 degrees (where it won’t be disturbed) for about 4-6 weeks


To store SCOBY for extended time (not using immediately) place in 1 cup kombucha and closed bottle.  Bottle needs to be refrigerated and opened about once a week to allow air in.