Preparing Kombucha At Home: What You Need To Know

Since you already received the Recipe and Safety Tips in the free DIY Guide download, you’ve seen that for the most part, Kombucha requires simple common sense when prepared at home.

With the exception of avoiding soap (so as not to kill our bacteria), the sanitation measures are much like any other food preparation. Let’s review briefly.

Sanitizing – Common Sense With a Twist

Yes

 

  • Hot Water
  • Vinegar

No

  • Soap
  • Chlorinated Water
  • Harsh Chemicals
no soap

Brewing Vessel – Select for Safety

Yes

 

  • Glass
  • Stainless Steel
  • FDA Approved Porcelain
  • Oak
  • Some Plastics
No

 

  • Metal
  • Crystal
  • Most Plastics
  • Old “Found” Vessels

Cloth Cover – More Important Than You Think

Yes

 

  • Cotton
  • Closed Weave
  • Recycled
No

 

  • Cheesecloth
  • Artificial Material
  • Disposable

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