If you'd like to make your own kombucha at home but not sure how, you've landed in the right place! I have kombucha tutorials for you in my Kombucha Tab with recipes and ideas - but because of consistent requests, I've put together a little story on how to make your own SCOBY from scratch....
Booch Basics
Kombucha FAQ - Precautions & Troubleshooting
There is a bit of a learning curve with the first few batches of brewing kombucha. I've put together an FAQ that might help you with some of the more common questions. I'm still developing this post and will update the Precautions and Troubleshooting sections. If in the meantime you have a question, please contact...
Kombucha Terminology - What is that exactly?
Fortunately, there are only a few terms to learn before you get going on your first batch. I'm the last person to teach a science class on how this all works and I am trying to explain this in my own words. Basically, I know how to steep tea, add it to a jug, add...
Kombucha Supplies - What you need
A list of everything you need with links. It's pretty simplified, actually. I got set up for $50 with all of it (except the heating mat, filter, and scale - and those things are essential). I've easily made a return on my money by not buying kombucha from the store. We would go through 14...
Why do I drink kombucha?
Believe it or not, I get this question all the time. Kombucha is a fermented tea that has been around for thousands of years. It's tart but also sweet - kind of like a combination of lemonade and sweet tea. It's usually carbonated, not big bubbly burpy type carbonation like beer. Kombucha fizz is soft,...