Bring to boil 8 unchlorinated water.
Turn off heat and add the 54 tea bags.
Steep tea for 10 minutes, then remove. You can squeeze the tea bags to make the flavor stronger (optional).
Add 6 cups sugar and stir until dissolved
Pour black tea into the bucket with the remaining 64 cups and let it cool.
Pour 12 cups starter tea then stir.
Place the SCOBY slowly on top. It's fine if it sinks.
Cover it with cotton cloth. A big scarf, t-shirt, or blanket will do.
Place it an area that will not be disturbed for 5-7 days. Control yourself and don't peak very now and then.
Taste test beginning day 5. It should be a little bit sour with a slight sweetness. If it's too sweet, let it ferment longer for a day or two or until the tatse is right for you.
You're done unless you want to flavor it or put more carbonation, then you should go to fermentation no. 2