Starter tea - this is tea from a previous brew OR white vinegar.I like to use this clear growler as it has a wider mouth to get my fruit out when I go to bottle. Swing top (like these) are great to keep the carbonation in, but getting the fruit out after can be a pain. Glass containers with tight lids that can keep carbonation in.
Tightly woven cloth – coffee filter, paper towel, banana.1 cup white sugar (do not sub with anything).
1 gallon glass container ( I use this kombucha brewer) but any gallon glass container will work.This takes 6-10 days.į2- this is where you flavor and carbonate your kombucha. The two phases are referred to as F1 and F2.į1 – this is the actual making of the kombucha. So, how is Kombucha made?īrewing kombucha is not difficult, but patience is required.īut, once you have your first brew started, you then bottle and start your next brew, and before long, you are going to be giving kombucha away because you have so much of it!īrewing kombucha requires 2 phases of fermentation and is close 12-20 days total! Kombucha is high in lactic-acid bacteria which is thought to promote healthy gut bacteria to help with digestion, inflammation, and a multitude of other health benefits that I won’t get into here. It has gained popularity for it’s probiotic rich properties. It is become a lot more main stream in the commercial beverage world, but kombucha has been around for centuries – originating from Japan or China, so I read. If you are new to kombucha, or are curious as to what it even is, it is simply fermented tea.īubbly, delicious, probiotic rich, fermented tea. This post has a lot of info and photos so you can SEE what the process looks like, but at the bottom of the post is a printable card with the concise directions! Overview of Kombucha
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I have been brewing my own kmobucha at home now for about a year, and every time I give a sneak peak over on my Instagram story, I get a flood of DM’s asking for the how to post - today is the day! There is a ton of Kombucha brewing info coming at you! This post has been a long time coming, and hang on, it is a bit of a long one. Get ready to save a ton of money today as you learn how to brew kombucha at home!