May 26, 2023 · Fermentation

“Discover the Ancient Art of Jun Tea Brewing for a Delicious and Healthy Drink!”

Jun tea brewing is an ancient practice that has been passed down for generations. It is a fermented drink made with green tea and honey, similar to kombucha but with a lighter flavor and effervescence. Jun tea brewing requires minimal ingredients and equipment, making it a popular choice for homesteaders who want to make their own healthy drinks.

To start brewing your own Jun tea, you will need organic green tea leaves, raw honey, filtered water, and a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast). You can purchase a SCOBY online or get one from someone who already brews Jun tea. Once you have gathered all the ingredients, follow these simple steps:

1. Boil 4 cups of filtered water in a pot.
2. Add 4 teaspoons of organic loose-leaf green tea to the pot and let it steep for 5 minutes.
3. Remove the teapot from heat and add half a cup of raw honey.
4. Stir until the honey dissolves completely.
5. Allow the mixture to cool down completely before transferring it into a glass jar.
6. Add the SCOBY into the jar along with some starter liquid (about 1/2 cup).
7. Cover the jar with cheesecloth or coffee filters secured by rubber bands.
8. Place the jar in an area where it can ferment at room temperature without any direct sunlight.

After about 3-5 days, taste test your Jun tea to see if it’s ready – look out for bubbles! The longer you leave it to ferment, up to two weeks maximum time frame;the stronger its flavor becomes due to increased fermentation rate.

In conclusion, Jun Tea Brewing is not only easy but also rewarding as this probiotic-rich drink offers numerous health benefits such as aiding digestion system health improvement , boosting immunity system among other benefits . With consistent practice of this ancient art form ,you become more comfortable with the process and can start experimenting with flavors like adding fresh fruits or herbs to your Jun tea.

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