{"product_id":"organic-kombucha-scoby","title":"Organic Kombucha Scoby","description":"\u003cp\u003eMake kombucha at home with our live organic scoby! Kombucha is a delicious, fizzy fermented tea full of healthy probiotics. There are 3 main steps to making kombucha:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake a scoby \u003c\/strong\u003e(symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). This is a rubbery film of bacteria and yeast that forms over your tea. It can take 3-4 weeks to grow and is a bit tricky to get right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e - make the kombucha (1-2 weeks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e - flavor and carbonate the kombucha (4-5 days)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more detailed overview, check out our blog post \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sensibleedibles.com\/blogs\/vegan-gluten-free-bakers\/scoby-secrets-making-kombucha-at-home\" title=\"scoby secrets making kombucha at home\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've done the hard part for you, so you can start at the first fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 cups of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 tea bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScoby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 cups unflavored store-bought kombucha. (You only need this for your very first batch. For future batches, use the kombucha saved from your prior recipe.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare 4 cups of sweet tea using caffeinated black tea and sugar and allow it to cool. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the tea bags and transfer the tea into a large glass jar. Add the scoby and kombucha.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover the jar with a towel or 2 cloth napkins and secure with a rubber band. This will protect your batch from dust\/bugs and allow the kombucha to breathe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace your glass jar away from direct sunlight at room temperature. Try not to disturb the jar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait for 1-3 weeks. Start tasting around day 5. You're looking for a tart, tangy flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond Fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce you're happy with the tanginess, you're ready to bottle. Remember to set aside 2 cups of kombucha for your next batch, along with your scoby. Pour the remainder into airtight bottles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd flavors and\/or sweeteners, if desired. Experiment with real fruit or juice. Ginger is a favorite; rosemary and thyme are safe bets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow to carbonate at room temperature for 4-5 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour kombucha is ready to drink! Refrigerate and enjoy within 2 weeks. If you added fruit or ginger, strain before drinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith every new batch of kombucha, your scoby will grow a new layer. This can be kept, gifted to a friend, or discarded. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"SensibleEdibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50147500654866,"sku":"OKS","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/7382\/4786\/files\/KombuchaScoby-5.jpg?v=1724192240","url":"https:\/\/sensiblebakery.com\/products\/organic-kombucha-scoby","provider":"SensibleEdibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}