Ultimate *Updated* Guide to Homemade Kombucha (1st and 2nd Fermentation)

When you reserve the scoby and some liquid after the first ferment, how do you store it? Does it need to be in a sealed container at a certain temp? Great video thank you

Greetings from Malaysia.. thank you for your recipe 😊

What if you want a more complex result of post-biotics by adding fruits at the beginning of the fermentation instead of sugar- would that produce a good result?

Also, how do you deal with a SCOBY HOTEL that won't take over your whole house with each batch that you produce?

Definitely going to brew some Kombucha, thank you for this helpful video.

This is a very good video! I do prefer brewing all of mine 1 gal at once and not using a from concentrate starter. This helps sterilize the brewing vessel and I do let it crash to room temp with its topper on. I also use some Star San from my homebrewing supplies to sterile the instruments that where not boiled with the tea and sugar. Like my meat thermometer to check the temp before I add the scoby culture from my scoby hotel.

Over all very very good video!

what kind of sugar is this ?

Every year you just look better and better so so beautiful

It tastes awful no matter what the flavour is ....and if its got any alcohol content then its a definite no from me

Where do I purchase these teas?

How do u test for alcoholic content

Great video. Where are your bottle links? Thanks

I was thinking of getting into making kombucha but I was very intimidated in the procedure of making the dream but after looking at this video for the first time you explained it in so much detail it just made me feel is there I can do this thank you so much for this segment and I will be watching more of your videos hats off to you. Thank you so much.

65 to 90 degrees: is this in Farenheit? In Celcius is pretty hot.

this is the most comprehensive guide to making kombucha i have seen on here. Thank you

Hello, I have another question. I'm figuring out whether I should start fermentation using a 1 gallon jar or 2 half gallon jars. With the 1 gallon jar, I plan to use 2 cups starter liquid plus proper amount of sweet tea. With the 2 half gallon jars, I would use 1 cup starter liquid plus proper amount of sweet tea for each jar. I have 2 scobys that I grew so I will be able to add scobys to each of the half gallon jar. Which option will ferment faster and which option will result in better tasting kombucha?

What do you consider room temperature for brewing kombucha?

This video is so helpful! Thank you for putting this all together.

Question: At the end when you have the fruit pulp in the individual bottles, can you strain the pulp out and rebottle the kombucha, or does that kill the carbonation?

Hello, for us newbies. Can you tell me approximately how much water is needed for a 1 gallon glass jar so that there is enough room for 2 cups of starter tea and the scoby? I figure 1 gallon= 16 cups subtract 2 cups of starter tea which leaves 14 cups of water. Is that right? This means the water to starter tea ratio is 7 to 1. Let me know if this is right.

You are a wonderful teacher and so nice to listen to. Thank you for the helpful tips.

Excellent vid. It is obvious you put a lot of time and care to be complete and not skipping steps. I am new to this brew but not to brewing as I am an ex craft beer brewer. I am going to get started thanks to your vids!

What are your thoughts about raw sugar or unrefined sugar? How about the yellow rock sugars?

Hi
We’ve just found your channel and before we start making our kumbucha we have a couple of questions…..
First, once we have our scoby (ordering online) and made our first batch do we re use the old scoby with the new one that’s hopefully been formed on the top? Or do we just use the new scoby?
However if a new scoby hasn’t formed do we go ahead and use the old one? If so how long does the original scoby keep going?
Secondly, if we’re not ready to start another batch straight away from our starter how can this be stored until we’re ready to make another batch?
Many thanks 🙏

Can you use ginger berry GT’s kombucha and starter tea to start making kombucha cuz in Walmart I can not find their original kombucha???

Thanks ❤

Thanks ❤

Very informative but you can be more concise and brief. Irritating

I know it is un-professional, but all I could think while watching the video was: "Yeah Matt Gaetz, No! Margot Robbie (standing next to a woman who actually knows how to make proper food, for both adults and children, and is mildly presentable), comes off as extremely Mid." Loved the video, and the brain behind it. Come make Kombucha for me and my friends anytime. Men need a partner, not a professional actress. Looks fade, caring for yourself, so you can for others is timeless.

I really love your tip of using the french press. I do have one and it will be sooo much easier for me than the other ways I have seen people do it!!!!

I love your videos. Been enjoying the booch for awhile. 10 bucks for two bottles (worth it though) or 10 bottles for the same price. WAY easier to brew than beer. So I have experience with that. Kombucha is pretty sweet for my gut biome and lots of other benefits. Cures the soda itch. It's filling, It's tasty, refreshing, and unique. I'm a fan. Thanks for exploring it in your videos. Big help.

way too much talk...way too much instruction

Phenomenal video. Thank you very much

A very thorough video. Thank you.

Best video I've seen on kombucha. Thank you very much.

Thank you, btw, for taking the time to make such a comprehensive yet easy to follow tutorial on how to whip up a successful, and tasty batch of kombucha! Love the lighting in your video too, its really quite calming with no distracting color contrasts. Great job!❤

Making my first batch today, well, not exactly my first, but its been about 30 years since i last made batch! My how time flies when youre having fun 😂

How can we make a scobi and starter tea

I am telling you what, I have had all these same questions and you answered them all in just this one video! Perfectly said and completely understand! Thank you so much it's been great!

How low will the pH go on a super-charged starter? I’ve left mine for many weeks now but it won’t go down below 4. Is this a problem?

I love your video. So much knowledge. Keep up❤

Thank-you for this great video. Another hidden gem on YT that should have many more views than it does.
I think your addition of sugar at the tea brewing stage was a little premature but you explained your reasoning well. I also wouldn't add sugar at the second fermentation stage, the fructose in the fruits is plenty, even if it means waiting a day or two longer. However that is a preference not a rule. I'm now off to watch the SCOBY hotel video.
Cheers.

Learned of you from a friend who gave me my 1st SCOBY. This updated video is a great all-in-one guide, thanks!

glad to have found your channel. been reading and watching lots of vids on kombucha. but none covered every sspekt ad informative as this video. ❤

Instead of cooking the kambucha can i just eat the starter?

Thanks!

great video!

I’ve just made my first batch of kombucha and it’s now on its second fermentation with strawberry purée. I’ve binge watched your videos and you’re so knowledgeable thank you so much 🙏🏻 Now I have 2 scobies. Which one shall I use for my next batch? The original one or the new one that was formed with my first batch? 😘🇬🇧

Good educational video. But she talking way way too much 😂

Her scratchy voice is difficult to listen to.

Is there any expiry date of the kombucha after you bottled ?