Brew it bold, smooth, and a little better for you. The Southern Standard 50/50 Blend is our half-and-half mix of premium black tea and a curated selection of green and white teas. Designed for those who love the richness of traditional Southern iced tea but want a lighter finish and added wellness perks.
This blend is a true global collaboration, combining organic loose-leaf teas sourced directly from Asia, Africa, and South America. Each leaf is selected for its flavor, aroma, and natural properties, then blended with care to deliver a balanced and refreshing Southern-style brew.
Our loose-leaf tea isn't your average supermarket dust. It's full-bodied, flavor-packed, and thoughtfully sized for the perfect steep every time. With minimal packaging, unbleached biodegradable tea bags, and no single-use plastics, it's as gentle on the planet as it's on your taste buds.
Available in 8oz (with 50 XL fill-your-own bags) or 16oz (with 100 bags), this blend makes it easy to brew a pitcher of cold, clean, crisp iced tea anytime. The 50/50 Blend is your go-to when you want tradition with a twist.
Looking for something a little bolder? Try our 70/30 Blend for a stronger black tea profile.
The RBC System
Brewing with our system makes it exceptionally easy to make your own kombucha at home.
Act 1: Brew tea for kombucha
Step 1
Put desired amount of tea into disposable kombucha.com Drawstring Filter Bags (tea balls and muslin bags not recommended for this blend). PRO TIP: tea will expand in water, so only fill your tea bags up about half way, otherwise bags may burst.
Step 2
Add your sugar and filtered water to a pot, heat to a rolling boil, then add filled tea bags. Immediately remove from heat, cover, and allow to cool to room temperature. Remove tea bags. PRO TIP: Need to cool your brew more quickly? Use only 1/4 to 1/3 of the total water to boil, allow tea to steep, then add the remainder at chilled or room temperature.
Step 3
Add your cooled brew to your scoby and starter liquid. Cover with a piece of cloth (or kombucha.com Fer-Mesh) and an elastic band, then place in a well-ventilated area between 72-80 degrees. Do not place in direct sunlight.
Act 2: Ferment Your Booch
Step 1
Allow your brew to ferment for 5-10 days (warmer >temperatures take less time), or until your brew reaches desired flavor.
Step 2
Optional: flavor with kombucha.com Brew Booster or your favorite booch fixins, and bottle for secondary fermentation. Enjoy your creation!
Act 3: Boost your brew with Brew Booster
before you begin
For kombucha and other living beverages, reserve your scoby
and/or any starter liquid needed for your next batch, before adding
Brew Booster. Use during first (primary) fermentation notrecommended.
Step 1
Put desired amount of BrewBooster into muslin bag or tea ball and add to your brew (drawstring paper filter bags not recommended). Muslin bag or tea ball is not required, but you’ll likely want to strain later
Step 2
Put your brew in the refrigerator and allow to steep for 4-72 hours, or longer (the longer it steeps, the stronger the flavor). Optional : for kombucha and other living beverages, leave at room temperature for higher levels of carbonation.
Step 3
Remove the bag, tea ball, or strain your brew. For kombucha and other living beverages, bottle for secondary fermentation and carbonation if desired. Store in refrigerator. Enjoy your brew!
Pro tip!
Super premium, potent deliciousness inside. Begin with the
suggested starting usage – you can always add more 😉
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