{"product_id":"loose-leaf-black-tea-blend-for-kombucha-8-oz-bag","title":"Loose-Leaf Black Tea for Kombucha – 8 oz","description":"\u003ch2\u003e8 oz Loose-Leaf Black Tea Blend for Kombucha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the robust black tea blend loved by our Bucha Brewers customers for kombucha brewing. The 8-ounce, or 1\/2-pound, bag brews approximately 25 gallon-sized batches and provides the caffeine and tannins an active SCOBY needs during fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 ounces of loose-leaf black tea\u003c\/strong\u003e—approximately 25 one-gallon brews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowery Orange Pekoe (FOP):\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender whole leaves rolled with leaf tips for a hearty, full-flavored cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for kombucha:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black tea naturally provides caffeine and tannins that support SCOBY health during fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshness-focused packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat-sealed in an opaque, resealable bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaged in the United States\u003c\/strong\u003e and kosher certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrew by the gallon with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tea-bags-pack-of-100\" title=\"Tea Bags 100 pack\"\u003etea bags\u003c\/a\u003e (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Much Tea Should I Use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBucha Brewers recommends approximately 3 tablespoons to 1\/4 cup of loose tea per gallon, depending on the strength you prefer. At that rate, one 8-ounce bag makes about 25 gallon-sized batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Black Tea for Kombucha?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack tea generally contains more caffeine and tannins than green or white tea. Along with sugar, those compounds feed and support the kombucha culture, making black tea an ideal base for growing and maintaining a healthy SCOBY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre tea bags included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 8-ounce bag of loose tea. Bucha Brewers \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tea-bags-pack-of-100\"\u003eDrawstring Tea Bags\u003c\/a\u003e are sized for brewing loose tea by the gallon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I drink this as regular black tea?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a high-quality, full-flavored black tea blend that can be steeped for drinking as well as used for kombucha.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bucha Brewers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48222124474533,"sku":"8OZBLKTEA","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8907\/6389\/files\/7b311863-Kombucha-Tea-Blend.jpg?v=1788558197","url":"https:\/\/buchabrewers.com\/products\/loose-leaf-black-tea-blend-for-kombucha-8-oz-bag","provider":"Bucha Brewers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}