Activating The Culture: Jun

Jun tea is probiotic packed fermented green tea that’s perfect for those looking to elevate their gut health. Think of it as kombucha’s whimsical cousin—made from high-quality green tea and sweetened with raw honey instead of regular sugar.

Before you begin please read our jun FAQ page for additional advice.

What you will need

  • Glass jar

  • Coffee filter

  • Rubber band

  • Strong starter Jun

  • Green tea bags

  • Honey

  • Water

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Now, let’s get the measurements down. For every gallon of sweet green tea you will need 1 cup of strong starter jun. If you’re making a half-gallon batch, ensure you adjust your recipe accordingly.

How To Make Jun

  1. Begin by preparing your sweet tea. Heat one gallon of water until it's hot but not boiling.

  2. Add 8 to 12 green tea bags, depending on your preferred strength, and steep for 10 to 15 minutes.

  3. Remove the tea bags and stir in one cup of honey until it dissolves.

  4. Cover the mixture and allow it to cool to room temperature, aiming for a temperature between 65 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

  5. Once cooled, add one cup of starter jun and stir well. It is essential you are using strong jun for this process. This helps lower the pH sufficiently to deter mold growth, ensuring a successful fermentation.

  6. Cover your jar with a coffee filter and secure it with a rubber band.

  7. Let sit and ferment ABSOLUTELY undisturbed in a well ventilated area and out of direct sunlight for 5-7 days.

Around day 5, you can take a whiff and taste your brew. If it is too sweet, let it ferment a day or two longer. If too sour, brew for a shorter period the next batch. Fine tune the brew time to your personal preference. There is no hard and fast rule to when it’s done. It’s done when you say it’s done, whether that’s 5 days or 10!

To create your next batch, simply follow the same steps as before. If you notice that your last batch turned out a bit weak, consider doubling the amount of starter for the next batch.