Kombucha Batch #26-03
updated 10/10/2026
October 2026
As seems to be my personal habit, my last batch of Kombucha was ignored WAY too long.
10/10/2026
I’m using the same ratios as I did with previous batches:
- 4 Tbsp Lychee Black Tea
- 1 liter boiling water
My son purchased a pair of large steeper units a few years back and gave me one. It works great for large amounts of tea. The tea, when dry, is about 1/5 of the container, but once soaked it fills it about 2/3.
I let the tea steep 15 minutes, which is a LOT longer than I’d do if I was drinking it. This tea will be diluted by a lot, so I make it stronger.
Once the 15 minutes is up, I suspend the steeper over the pitcher (it has a chain with a hook on the end) and let it drain for 10 minutes. Then I stir in:
- 1 cup sugar
This time I’m letting the pitcher set on the counter for 1 hour to cool. Depending on the temperature then, I’ll add some ice to cool it down to about 70 F.
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