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A > Combine 2-3 cups hot water and >
D > Add 1/2 cup vinegar to the cool tea. >
G > Allow the mixture to culture
1/4 cup sugar in a jar. Stir to dissolve.
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E > Add the dehydrated SCOBY to the undisturbed at 68-85F, out of
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B > Add 11/2 teaspoons loose tea or 2 tea tea mixture. direct sunlight, for 30 days.
bags. Steep at least 10 minutes. Apply vinegar to the cloth daily to
help prevent mold growth.
sugar
1/4 1/2
c. c. 68-85F
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F > Dampen a cloth or coffee filter with
white vinegar; place it on the jar and
secure it with a rubber band. 68-85F
30 days
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C > Remove the tea bags or strain out
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the loose tea leaves. Cool the tea to >
H > Make your first batch of
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68-85F. kombucha: see the next page
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TIP: Your activation batch of kombucha may be too vinegary to drink, but its great in salad dressing and marinades!
Its normal for there to be no visible The starter culture may or may not
Dont no
change to the tea or SCOBY. produce a baby SCOBY in your first few
toss baby
Finished kombucha is rich and vinegary. batches. Either way, its normal! scoby?
it! Reserve the SCOBY for the next batch. Flip over for troubleshooting tips.
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Making Kombucha After Activation
Once your SCOBY has been activated, youre ready to make kombucha! Use the ingredient
amounts in the chart below and follow these instructions to make kombucha:
1. make sweet tea 2. add scoby & vinegar 3. culture your kombucha
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A > Combine the hot water and
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D > Add the vinegar and tea from >
G > Culture the mixture undisturbed at 68-85F, out
sugar in a jar. Stir to dissolve. the last batch, as directed by of direct sun, for 7-30 days. Dampen the cover with
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B > Add the tea and steep at least the chart below, to the cool tea. vinegar daily to prevent mold.
10 minutes.
sugar
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E > Transfer a SCOBY.
68-85F
7-30 days
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F > Dampen a cloth or coffee filter change to the tea or SCOBY. Using pH strips isnt
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C > Remove the tea bags or strain with white vinegar; place it required, but if you do, the pH should be below 3.6.
out the loose tea leaves. Cool on the jar and secure it with a >
H > Reserve tea for your next batch. Enjoy your
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the tea to 68-85F. rubber band. kombucha, or flavor and bottle it!
Bottle, flavor, and carbonate your kombucha! Go online: www.culturesforhealth.com/bottling-kombucha
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If your starter isnt performing as Baby SCOBYs are weird looking. They may look like mold at
expected, dont throw it away! first, and if you have any doubts, we recommend letting it
Let us Put a tight lid on your culture and grow for a few days until its more obvious. Mold is typically
help contact customer support at fuzzy, whereas baby SCOBYs are rubbery. You can always
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Fermented foods often have a
sour but clean aroma and flavor.
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