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Cover story · Black Tea
In short: to brew kombucha with loose leaf tea, steep about 15 g of plain black or green tea in 1 gallon (3.8 l) of hot water, dissolve 1 cup (200 g) of sugar, let it cool to room temperature, then add a SCOBY and 2 cups of starter liquid. Cover the jar…
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