Homemade Kombucha Without SCOBY: Easy Starter Tea Method

The Fabled Alchemist Make kombucha at home using only starter tea, no SCOBY needed. This beginner-friendly recipe uses store-bought kombucha and takes 7-10 days. Get the recipe. 168H minutes

What You Need

Recipe 1 gallon filtered water 8 black tea bags (or 2 tablespoons loose-leaf black tea) 1 cup white granulated sugar 2 cups unflavored store-bought kombucha (raw, unpasteurized)

Step 1 Boil 4 cups of filtered water. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Steep for 7 minutes, then remove tea bags.

Step 2 Pour sweet tea into a clean 1-gallon glass jar. Add 2 cups store-bought kombucha as starter tea.

The Result Make kombucha at home using only starter tea, no SCOBY needed. This beginner-friendly recipe uses store-bought kombucha and takes 7-10 days. Get the recipe.

Homemade Kombucha Without SCOBY: Easy Starter Tea Method

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