How Do You Use Pre-Sweetened Tea For Kombucha?
Kombucha is a culture that may have many health benefits. Although not FDA-approved for treating illnesses, it has become a popular alternative medicine. Kombucha can be purchased either as a culture to make your own tea or as ready-to-drink beverages. Making Kombucha tea at home is a cost-saving measure, as it can provide additional cultures to keep a steady supply at hand. Make sure all equipment is thoroughly clean. Pour boiling water into the gallon-size container and over the spoon you will use. This will destroy any bacteria present. Boil one quart of water for 5 minutes. Add sugar and stir to dissolve. Place 4 to 8 green or black tea bags to the sugar solution and allow to seep until the mixture cools. The amount of tea bags used depends on your own taste. This is the presweetened tea mixture you will use to ferment the Kombucha culture. Remove the tea bags and pour the sweetened tea into the gallon container. Add approximately 3 quarts of room-temperature filtered water. Use a
