Chia Seed Flavored Kombucha

Bring the water to a rolling boil then remove from the heat and add the tea to brew. Allow to brew for at least ten minutes. The longer it brews, the stronger it will be.

Remove the tea bags from the tea and pour into the gallon sized glass jar. Add the remaining ingredients. When adding the Scoby, handle with clean hands or clean utensils so you don't transfer bad bacteria onto the Scoby, which is packed with good bacteria.

Place about two coffee filters over the lid to seal it up but allow it to get a little oxygen. Secure the coffee filters in place with the rubber bands.

Store in a dark place for approximately seven days. During this time, your kombucha will go into several changes before the tea is ready. Taste it on the seventh day to see if it is ready. It should have a balance of both sweet and tart.

Once the kombucha is ready, you can then lift the scoby out of the jar and set it in a clean container with 2 cups of kombucha for your next brew. Pour the kombucha directly into the six pop bottles you washed and sanitized using a small funnel. Leave approximately one-half inch space to the top to add your chia flavoring.

Since we don't add the chia seeds until after the kombucha is done, we have one more step to take. Place the lids on the soda bottles and then store it for three days in a dark place away from any direct light. After three days, check your bottles. If you try to squeeze them but they are too hard to squeeze, then the fermentation is complete.

You will need to rehydrate the chia seeds before you add them to the kombucha. They will have a gel consistency when ready.
Equipment
• Small pot
• A bowl with a lid for mixing and storing
• Measuring cup/spoons

Bring the water to a very warm heat, but not too hot.

Add the chia seeds to the warm water and stir frequently for ten minutes or until it reaches a gel texture.

You don't want the chia gel to be over 85 degrees so check the temperature to make sure. If it is over 85 degrees, you will need to allow it to cool before adding it to your kombucha.

Once the chia gel is cooled down, add mixture to kombucha bottles and drink.
If you don't want to drink your chia flavored kombucha instantly, be sure to refrigerate it until you are ready for it.

Enjoy this great tasting recipe any time but it is definitely good when you are not feeling your best or if you need a little help in losing weight or toning up.