Difficulty:Easy | Serves: 4
Tangy, fizzy, and packed with probiotics—Kombucha with Ginger & Lemon is the perfect health-boosting drink! 🍋 This refreshing fermented tea is loaded with gut-friendly bacteria, antioxidants, and a zesty kick from fresh ginger and lemon. Whether you’re sipping it for digestion, immunity, or just for the love of its bold flavors, this homemade kombucha is a must-try!
Ingredients
🔥 For the Base Kombucha:
☑ 4 cups brewed black or green tea 🍵
☑ ½ cup granulated sugar 🌾
☑ 1 SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria & Yeast) 🦠
☑ ½ cup starter kombucha (from a previous batch or store-bought) 🫖
🔥 For Flavoring (Second Fermentation):
☑ 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated 🫚
☑ 1 lemon, juiced 🍋
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 raw honey (optional) 🍯
🔥 For Bottling:
☑ 4 glass bottles with tight-sealing lids 🍾
👩🍳 Cooking Steps
🔥 Step 1: Brew the Tea & Start Fermentation
1️⃣ Brew 4 cups of black or green tea and dissolve sugar while hot.
2️⃣ Cool the tea to room temperature, then transfer to a glass jar.
3️⃣ Add the SCOBY and starter kombucha, then cover with a breathable cloth.
4️⃣ Let ferment in a warm, dark place for 7–10 days.
🔥 Step 2: Flavor with Ginger & Lemon
1️⃣ Remove the SCOBY and reserve ½ cup of kombucha for future brewing.
2️⃣ Strain the kombucha into bottles, leaving some room for expansion.
3️⃣ Add grated ginger, lemon juice, and honey (if using) to each bottle.
🔥 Step 3: Second Fermentation for Fizz
1️⃣ Seal the bottles tightly and let ferment for 2–5 days at room temperature.
2️⃣ Check daily by slightly loosening the lid to release excess pressure.
3️⃣ Once fizzy, refrigerate to slow fermentation.
🔥 Step 4: Serve & Enjoy
1️⃣ Chill before serving for the best refreshing taste.
2️⃣ Pour into a glass over ice and enjoy your homemade probiotic boost!
Sip your way to wellness—one fizzy, zesty, and probiotic-packed glass of ginger lemon kombucha at a time! 🍋
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