How to Make Kombucha at Home

distilled, spring, or well water (chlorinated or treated water can harm the kombucha culture)

organic black or organic green loose-leaf tea

organic cane sugar

Kombucha SCOBY

starter liquid (brewed kombucha reserved from a previously brewed batch)

Glass or lead-free ceramic container

towel, handkerchief, or clean piece of cloth

String or rubber band

Large cotton tea net or mesh tea ball infuser