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Bring two cups of water to a boil. Add in 1 cup of sugar, stirring until dissolved, then remove from heat.
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Add 8 black tea bags and steep for 10 - 15 minutes. Remove tea bags and allow mixture to cool.
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Once room temperature, add tea blend to a gallon glass jar, Add in scoby and fill to the top with distilled water.
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Top jar with a coffee filter, secure with a rubber band, and set out of direct sunlight in a place that is 68-85 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow to sit, undisturbed, for 7 - 30 days.