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fermented jun hibiscus tea

Recipe by
Pamela Rappaport
The Villages, FL

JUN tea is a relative to kombucha. The difference is that the scoby feeds on raw honey, not sugar. The starters are not interchangeable.

yield 16 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For fermented jun hibiscus tea

  • 1
    jun scoby (check online for sources)
  • 1/3 c
    hibiscus tea steeped in 1 gallon spring water, strained
  • 1 c
    raw honey
  • 1 1/2 c
    jun starter

How To Make fermented jun hibiscus tea

  • 1
    Stir honey into cooled hibiscus tea. Add the JUN starter and stir. Add the scoby.
  • 2
    Let sit on counter covered with a tea towel or t-shirt secured with a rubber band for 1 to 2 weeks.
  • 3
    Bottle for a second ferment if you want fizz. Add 2 T sugar to it.
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