How to brew kombucha for 3 liters: recipes for preparing a solution, proportions

It is very easy to prepare kombucha for 3 liters at home. It does not require any special ingredients or complex technologies. The simplest components that can be found in the kitchen cabinet of any hostess are enough.

Rules for preparing kombucha for a 3 liter jar

Kombucha or medusomycete (scientific name) looks like a round thick film of white-brown, yellow or pink hue, resembling a jellyfish. The main conditions for the development of the body are the presence of sugar and tea leaves. It does not matter what type of sugar is used: regular, fructose or glucose.

Another feature of the medusa mycete is its minimal consumption of tea brewing components. It does not absorb tannins, does not take on flavor and has the color of tea infusion.

Kombucha can only be prepared with sugar and tea brewing.

There are a number of rules that will help you prepare the most healthy drink, as well as allow you to properly cultivate the mushroom base:

1. Medusomycete is kept in a deep glass container with a volume of 3 liters.
2. Do not use metal utensils, including stainless steel.
3. A jar of drink is stored in a dark place with ventilation, but without drafts.
4. The optimal temperature for the growth of kombucha is 25 ° C (at a rate below 17 ° C, the medusa fungus slows down growth).
5. The container must be closed with a lid or a piece of clean gauze to prevent dust and insects from entering.
6. To prepare the drink, only boiled water is used (raw, and even spring water, will not work).
7. Sugar is dissolved in water in advance, since grains on the surface of the medusomycete can cause a burn.
8. A high concentration of tea leaves can inhibit the growth of the body.
9. Do not place the mushroom base in hot water.
10. A change in the color of the upper surface to brown is a sign of the death of the fungus.

Kambucha cannot be prepared without the use of tea, since only with it is the synthesis of ascorbic acid, which stimulates the development of the body.

Store kombucha in a dry container covered with gauze or a thin breathable cloth. Turn it over once a day to prevent mold. As soon as it dries and turns into a thin plate, the mushroom base is removed in the refrigerator.

How much sugar and tea leaves are needed for 3 liters of kombucha 

The amount of sugar depends on taste preferences. On average, 70-100 grams are taken per 1 liter of liquid. As for tea leaves for kombucha, 3 g will be enough for 30 liters (at the rate of 10 g per 1 liter).

How to brew a solution for kombucha in a 3 liter jar

Preparing a solution for kombucha is very simple. First you need to make tea. To do this, you can use both black and green or herbal varieties.

The tea leaves are made with a volume of at least 2 liters, after which they are well filtered and cooled to room temperature. Then sugar is added to the solution and mixed well until completely dissolved. The liquid is poured into a 3 liter jar.

Kombucha recipes for 3 liters

You can prepare a drink with any kind of tea. In addition to black, herbal, floral and green varieties are actively used.

With black tea

Kombucha has a ton of health benefits that can be enhanced with additional ingredients. For example, you can stimulate the antiseptic properties of a drink by adding a couple of tablespoons of honey to tea.

You will need:

• water – 2 l;
• black tea – 20 g;
• sugar – 200

You can add 2 tablespoons of honey to the drink, this will enhance its beneficial properties.

Steps:

1. Prepare an infusion: pour 2 liters of boiling water over the leaves and let it brew for 15 minutes.
2. Strain the tea, add sugar and cool to 20-22 ° C.
3. Send kombucha to a jar of 3 liters, cover the container with clean gauze and leave in a warm, dark place for 3-5 days.

You can get a carbonated drink by pouring the finished solution into a container, closing it and putting it in a cool place, and wait 5 days.

With green tea

Such a drink requires more time to prepare. But at the same time they have a milder taste and delicate aroma. The main thing to remember is that drinking tea with meals stimulates digestion and increases appetite. Therefore, it is better to drink kambucha in between meals.

You will need:

• water – 2 l;
• green tea – 30 g;
• sugar – 200

With green tea, the drink is obtained with a mild taste and very aromatic.

Steps:

1. Prepare an infusion: pour the leaves into 2 liters of boiled water with a temperature not exceeding 90 ° C.
2. Infuse for 20-25 minutes, then strain the tea leaves and cool the solution to room temperature.
3. Put kombucha in a 3-liter jar, cover it with a clean cloth and store in a warm, dark place for 3-5 days.

You can also use white or yellow tea in the same way.

With herbs

With the help of herbs, the drink acquires certain medicinal properties. St. John’s wort and calendula are recommended for sore throats, blueberry leaves and parsley root for hypertension, motherwort for tachycardia, and rose hips for kidney disease.

You will need:

• water – 2 l;
• black tea with bergamot – 20 g;
• dry herbs (mint, oregano, lemon balm) – 30 g;
• sugar – 200

It is recommended to use only loose leaf tea for making a drink.

Steps:

1. Prepare an infusion: pour a liter of boiling water over the leaves and let it brew for 15 minutes.
2. Brew herbs in the remaining liter of water. Strain both decoctions.
3. Pour them into a 3 liter container and add sugar. Cool down to 20 °C.
4. Put Kombucha in a glass container with a solution, cover it with a clean cloth and store in a warm, dark place for 3-5 days.

How to pour kombucha into a 3 liter jar

Before filling the kombucha with a 3 liter volume of the solution, it is thoroughly washed in spring or boiled water. It is undesirable to use raw tap water, as it contains many impurities that can adversely affect the growth of jellyfish.

Before dressing, kombucha should be washed in clean water (boiled, spring)

Kombucha is placed on top of the solution, after which the 3-liter container is covered with a clean piece of gauze or tulle, folded in 2 layers. Do not cover the drink with a lid, as in this case it will “suffocate”.

How much should Kombucha cost in a 3-liter jar

The period of infusion of a drink based on kombucha depends on the following factors:

1. Age and size of the medusa mycete.
2. Ambient temperatures.
3. The required strength of the drink.

In the warm season, 3-2 days are enough to infuse kombucha with a volume of 3 liters, while in winter this period can be extended up to 5 days.

Conclusion

Cooking kombucha for 3 liters is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. Knowing all the subtleties of using this product, you can get a surprisingly tasty, and most importantly, healthy drink.