Yerba Mate Kombucha

Ingredients: – 14 cups filtered water – 6 bags yerba mate tea – 1 cup cane sugar – 1 kombucha culture – 1-2 cups homemade kombucha*

Bring 2 cups filtered water to a boil. Add tea bags and remove from heat. Allow to steep 5-10 minutes. Remove tea bags.

Add sugar and stir to dissolve. If the sugar is taking too long to dissolve, turn on the heat again and heat 1-2 minutes to dissolve the sugar.

Add sweetened tea to a clean gallon sized jar. Fill with room temperature filtered water. Using a kitchen thermometer, make sure the tea is 75°-85°.

Add the kombucha culture and homemade kombucha (or starter tea culture and starter tea) to the sweetened tea. Secure a tea towel or coffee filter over the jar with a sturdy rubber band.

Place the jar in a warm area that is between 75°-85°. Cold temperatures cause mold, so a warm area is necessary for the success of your kombucha!

The kombucha will be ready between 7-21 days. I like to brew mine for 14-21 days depending on the season. Save 1-2 cups for the next batch and start another batch!

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