what kind of sugar to brew kombucha
CANE SUGAR. Cane sugar is the most common type of sugar that is used for brewing Kombucha. Most people use âplain white sugarâ â you want to make sure the package says âcane sugarâ on it or you are most likely using GMO Beet Sugar.Cane sugar has been used by humans for over 5000 years.aple syrup is the concentrated sap of the maple tree. It is high in trace minerals such as zinc and manganese. These trace minerals will be passed on to you in your KT. It will add depth to your brew. Use 1/2-2/3 cup of maple syrup per 1 cup of sugar. Avoid commercial brands that also contain corn syrup.
However, the sugar in Kombucha is for the culture to consume, not for you. When done fermenting, there will be about 2-6 grams per 8 ounce glass of unflavored Kombucha. By contrast, an 8 ounce glass of orange juice has about 24g of sugar.Even natural carrot juices have 13g per 8 ounces.ost sugars are fine for Kombucha (with a few exceptions, see below), but there are preferred choices: 1  Plain White Sugar â the Kombucha culture consumes this easiest. 2  Use only âcane sugarâ to avoid GMO beet sugar. 3  Concerns about trace toxins in white sugar processing should be considered.