Continuous Brew Kombucha Tea
Continuous brew kombucha tea is a refreshing and tangy fermented beverage made from sweetened tea and a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (scoby). This method allows for a steady supply of kombucha, perfect for those who enjoy this probiotic-rich drink regularly. Enjoy the unique flavors and health benefits of homemade kombucha with this simple recipe!
This recipe is snack, scaled for 8 servings, with 15 min prep.
Prep: 15 min · Total: 15 min · Serves: 8
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include sugar, water, black tea bags, starter tea.
- Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 8 cups water
- 4 bags black tea bags
- 2 cups starter tea
- 1 piece scoby
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a large pot and dissolve the sugar into the boiling water.
- Remove the pot from heat and add the black tea bags, allowing them to steep for about 10 minutes.
- After steeping, remove the tea bags and add an additional 4 cups of cold water to cool the mixture.
- Once the tea is at room temperature, pour it into a clean glass jar that can hold at least 1 gallon.
- Add the starter tea and gently place the SCOBY on top of the liquid.
- Cover the jar with a breathable cloth secured with a rubber band to keep out dust and insects.
- Allow the kombucha to ferment at room temperature for 7 to 14 days, tasting periodically until it reaches your desired flavor.
- Once fermented, you can bottle the kombucha and refrigerate it for later use.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 45
- Protein: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.