How to make sparkling kombucha

Kombucha is the latest fermented health drink to gain a place our fridge. Many swear by the digestive properties of fermented foods, and drinks too are increasingly popular.

Ingredients

Tea bags
1-2 litres of hot boiled water
160g - 200g sugar
Scoby

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Nutritional information

Per	Serving ()
Energy (kcal)	64kcal
Fat	0g
of which saturates	0g
Carbohydrates	16g
of which sugars	16g
Fibre	0g
Protein	0g
Salt	0g

Method

Step 1

Make a strong brew of tea (organic plain black tea is ideal) in a 2-litre glass container, and add 160-200g of sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar.

Step 2

Leave for half an hour to brew, then remove teabags and leave to cool.

Step 3

When the tea is around room temperature, add your scoby and any liquid that came with it. Tie a clean tea towel over the top and leave in a warm place (in winter, an airing cupboard would be best).