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Kombucha - it's that effervescent, tangy fermented drink that seems to be ever-growing in popularity.
But keeping up with the latest fermented foods trends and probiotic benefits can come at a hefty price.
Why shell out $3 to $4 a bottle when you can learn how to make kombucha fermented tea from the comfort of your home? We'll show you how to make up to a gallon of kombucha (that's 8 bottles) for a fraction of the cost of commercial brands with easy homemade kombucha instructions.
Whether you’re new to making kombucha or a seasoned fermenting expert, now you can brew delicious kombucha tea at home with our easy-to-follow kombucha recipe and How-To Video.
Kombucha - it's that effervescent, tangy fermented drink that seems to be ever-growing in popularity.
But keeping up with the latest fermented foods trends and probiotic benefits can come at a hefty price.
Why shell out $3 to $4 a bottle when you can learn how to make kombucha fermented tea from the comfort of your home? We'll show you how to make up to a gallon of kombucha (that's 8 bottles) for a fraction of the cost of commercial brands with easy homemade kombucha instructions.
Whether you’re new to making kombucha or a seasoned fermenting expert, now you can brew delicious kombucha tea at home with our easy-to-follow kombucha recipe and How-To Video.
To get started brewing at home, you will need a Kombucha Tea Starter Culture (also known as a SCOBY, mother, or mushroom) plus some ingredients and equipment. If you are just doing some research, browse this page along with our expert advice on making homemade kombucha tea.
If you're familiar with kombucha, you're probably also familiar with that leathery, pancake-like blob called a SCOBY. The acronym stands for symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast.Due to its appearance, it is sometimes referred to as a "mushroom," although it is not technically a mushroom. Rather, it is the mother culture required to make kombucha tea. Not all kombucha mothers contain the exact same strains of bacteria and yeasts, but they all generally do the same work.
To get started brewing at home, you will need a Kombucha Tea Starter Culture (also known as a SCOBY, mother, or mushroom) plus some ingredients and equipment. If you are just doing some research, browse this page along with our expert advice on making homemade kombucha tea.
If you're familiar with kombucha, you're probably also familiar with that leathery, pancake-like blob called a SCOBY. The acronym stands for symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast.Due to its appearance, it is sometimes referred to as a "mushroom," although it is not technically a mushroom. Rather, it is the mother culture required to make kombucha tea. Not all kombucha mothers contain the exact same strains of bacteria and yeasts, but they all generally do the same work.
Cultures for Health sells kombucha tea starter cultures (SCOBYs) on their own or as part of their Kombucha Tea Starter Kit These starter cultures are shipped in a dehydrated state and you have the benefit of knowing that they have been pathogen-tested for your safety.
We also include complete instructions for activating and making kombucha fermented tea at home with the starter culture, plus you'll have access to our library of kombucha how-to videos.
If you have purchased a dehydrated Kombucha Tea Starter Culture, please visit our video on Activating a Dehydrated Kombucha SCOBY to get started. After activating our dehydrated SCOBY, please follow the enclosed homemade kombucha instructions for making your first batch of kombucha. The instructions in this video and article are for making kombucha regularly, using a fully activated kombucha SCOBY.
Anyone who is making kombucha tea usually has more than enough to share. Ask around, or check for fermenting groups in your area. When you find a good source, ask for a SCOBY and at least 1/2 cup starter tea, enough to make your first-quart batch.
When you are ready, let us help you make your first batch of delicious kombucha, with our complete instructions and helpful how-to video.
Many grocery stores now carry bottled kombucha tea. If you are up for a little experimenting and have a lot of patience, growing your own SCOBY from a bottle of raw kombucha is another option. It is relatively simple, just follow the instructions below.
Many grocery stores now carry bottled kombucha tea. If you are up for a little experimenting and have a lot of patience, growing your own SCOBY from a bottle of raw kombucha is another option. It is relatively simple, just follow the instructions below.
Equipment you Need for Making Kombucha Tea
Making kombucha tea at home is easy, and it only requires a few pieces of equipment to get started. You can learn more about choosing the best equipment for making kombucha in this article, but in short, you will need:
Most of the supplies you need can also be found in one of our DIY Kombucha Kits These kits make getting started easy. All you supply is a glass jar and a few kitchen staples. Everything else from a SCOBY and tea to bottles, and flavorings are included.
Ingredients you Need for Making Kombucha
Below is a list of ingredients needed for making kombucha, most of which can be found in the Kombucha Tea Starter Kit. To explore more options for each, check out our tutorial: Choosing Ingredients for Making Kombucha.
These amounts will yield one quart of kombucha. If you’d like to make larger batches, refer to the ratio chart below. If you have just started making kombucha, we also recommend slowly working up to larger batch sizes to help maintain proper ingredients ratios and to avoid stressing the SCOBY.
While it may be tempting to experiment with different types of vinegar, it's very important to always use distilled white vinegar to ensure an appropriately acidic environment. Apple cider vinegar and rice vinegar are not appropriate for making kombucha tea.
Equipment you Need for Making Kombucha Tea
Making kombucha tea at home is easy, and it only requires a few pieces of equipment to get started. You can learn more about choosing the best equipment for making kombucha in this article, but in short, you will need:
Most of the supplies you need can also be found in one of our DIY Kombucha Kits These kits make getting started easy. All you supply is a glass jar and a few kitchen staples. Everything else from a SCOBY and tea to bottles, and flavorings are included.
Ingredients you Need for Making Kombucha
Below is a list of ingredients needed for making kombucha, most of which can be found in the Kombucha Tea Starter Kit. To explore more options for each, check out our tutorial: Choosing Ingredients for Making Kombucha.
These amounts will yield one quart of kombucha. If you’d like to make larger batches, refer to the ratio chart below. If you have just started making kombucha, we also recommend slowly working up to larger batch sizes to help maintain proper ingredients ratios and to avoid stressing the SCOBY.
While it may be tempting to experiment with different types of vinegar, it's very important to always use distilled white vinegar to ensure an appropriately acidic environment. Apple cider vinegar and rice vinegar are not appropriate for making kombucha tea.
Easy Kombucha Tea Recipe
NOTE: Using a metal tea ball to contain loose tea for making kombucha is acceptable. The tea ball should be removed before adding the SCOBY and starter tea, so the tea ball will not come into contact with the SCOBY.
1½ teaspoon loose tea OR 2 tea bags
¼ cup sugar
2-3 cups water
½ cup starter tea or vinegar
1 tablespoon loose tea OR 4 tea bags
½ cup sugar
6-7 cups water
1 cup starter tea or vinegar
2 tablespoons loose tea OR 8 tea bags
1 cup sugar
13-14 cups water
2 cups starter tea or vinegar
1½ teaspoon loose tea OR 2 tea bags
¼ cup sugar
2-3 cups water
½ cup starter tea or vinegar
1 tablespoon loose tea OR 4 tea bags
½ cup sugar
6-7 cups water
1 cup starter tea or vinegar
2 tablespoons loose tea OR 8 tea bags
1 cup sugar
13-14 cups water
2 cups starter tea or vinegar
Once the kombucha has finished culturing, remove the SCOBY and enjoy it plain or add flavoring. There is no limit to the flavoring possibilities. For a fizzy fermented tea, try bottling it in a Grolsch-style bottle or another tightly-sealed container.
Check out our video and article on Flavoring and Bottling Kombucha for more information or one of our kombucha flavor kits for flavoring ideas.
Once the kombucha has finished culturing, remove the SCOBY and enjoy it plain or add flavoring. There is no limit to the flavoring possibilities. For a fizzy fermented tea, try bottling it in a Grolsch-style bottle or another tightly-sealed container.
Check out our video and article on Flavoring and Bottling Kombucha for more information or one of our kombucha flavor kits for flavoring ideas.
Starting a new project can be tricky at times, but with our tips and resources, we are confident that you'll be successful. Maybe you're wondering what a healthy SCOBY looks like or perhaps you're not sure if your SCOBY was properly activated. Whatever the case, browse our troubleshooting FAQ and you'll be in good shape to make the best homemade kombucha possible!
Find everything you need to get started with one of our DIY Kits.
Starting a new project can be tricky at times, but with our tips and resources, we are confident that you'll be successful. Maybe you're wondering what a healthy SCOBY looks like or perhaps you're not sure if your SCOBY was properly activated. Whatever the case, browse our troubleshooting FAQ and you'll be in good shape to make the best homemade kombucha possible!
Find everything you need to get started with one of our DIY Kits.
Once you've been brewing kombucha for a while, you may find it more convenient to set up a kombucha continuous brewing system.
Rather than changing brewing containers for every batch, this method allows you to make larger batches, one after the other in the same container. Not only does this create a nice little fermentation ecosystem, but a kombucha continuous brew system also is low maintenance and provides a healthy environment for your SCOBY. The Kombucha Brewing Jar by Mortier Pilon is specially designed to make it easy to make and store kombucha all in the same container. The lid even features a re-writable label you can use to mark your brewing dates.
Once you've been brewing kombucha for a while, you may find it more convenient to set up a kombucha continuous brewing system.
Rather than changing brewing containers for every batch, this method allows you to make larger batches, one after the other in the same container. Not only does this create a nice little fermentation ecosystem, but a kombucha continuous brew system also is low maintenance and provides a healthy environment for your SCOBY. The Kombucha Brewing Jar by Mortier Pilon is specially designed to make it easy to make and store kombucha all in the same container. The lid even features a re-writable label you can use to mark your brewing dates.
Don't forget, kombucha is good for more than just drinking! Because a new culture is created with nearly every new batch of kombucha, it is easy to quickly become overrun with SCOBYs. Some people use new SCOBYs for making extra batches of kombucha. However, at some point, most people find they are overrun with extra SCOBYs. If the SCOBY hotel fills up, try these ideas for using up the extras.
Don't forget, kombucha is good for more than just drinking! Because a new culture is created with nearly every new batch of kombucha, it is easy to quickly become overrun with SCOBYs. Some people use new SCOBYs for making extra batches of kombucha. However, at some point, most people find they are overrun with extra SCOBYs. If the SCOBY hotel fills up, try these ideas for using up the extras.
Now that you know exactly how to make kombucha, it's time to gather everything you need and the best place to do that is here with Cultures for Health! We have everything you need to start brewing kombucha at home today including, SCOBYs, tools, and our personal favorite - the Kombucha Starter Kit. This kit has everything you need to brew kombucha at home all in a convenient all-in-one package.
Now that you know exactly how to make kombucha, it's time to gather everything you need and the best place to do that is here with Cultures for Health! We have everything you need to start brewing kombucha at home today including, SCOBYs, tools, and our personal favorite - the Kombucha Starter Kit. This kit has everything you need to brew kombucha at home all in a convenient all-in-one package.
