Ultimate Kombucha Brewers Resources Guide
Think of this page as You Brew Kombucha’s table of contents.
This is where you can arm yourself with kombucha knowledge and troubleshoot issues.
Not sure where to start? Start here!
Quick Start Guide:
How to Make Kombucha
Check out my 4-part overview on the kombucha process:
- Guide to First Fermentation
- What to Expect During First Fermentation
- When is Kombucha Ready to Drink/Bottle?
- Guide to Second Fermentation: Flavoring & Bottling
Find all my recommended kombucha making supplies, whether you’re new to brewing or an expert looking to upgrade…
Ingredients + Materials
- The Best Kombucha Starter Kit: Build Your Own!
- Ingredients 101: Tea
- Quality Tea for Kombucha Brewing
- Ingredients 101: Sugar
- Can You Use Honey in Kombucha?
- Ingredients 101: Water
- Choosing the Right Brewing Vessel
- Choosing the Right Bottles + Caps
- Where I Get My Specialty Bottles
- How to Avoid Glass Bottle Explosions
- Using Plastic/Steel/Wood for Kombucha Brewing
- Upgraded Materials for High-Volume Home Brewers
- Heat Mats for Faster Fermentation
Kombucha Context
- What is Kombucha?
- What is a SCOBY?
- Is Kombucha Good for You?
- How Much Kombucha Should I Drink?
- Is Kombucha Alcoholic?
- What’s that Stringy Thing in My Kombucha?
- Is Homemade Kombucha Better Than Store-Bought?
Brewing Basics
- Top Mistakes Kombucha Brewers Make
- Temperature Control
- Choosing the Right Brewing Location
- Guide to Flavoring Kombucha
- How I Prep Fresh Fruit Flavorings
- How I Prep Herbs, Spices & Floral Flavorings
- How I Prep Fruit Syrups
- Guide to Carbonation
- Cleaning Your Kombucha Materials
- Real Talk: Mold
- Kombucha & pH
- Batch Brew vs. Continuous Brew
- Why I Never use Vinegar for Kombucha
- My All Time Fave Kombucha Flavor: Passionfruit
SCOBY Care
- How to Get a Quality SCOBY
- How to Grow Your Own SCOBY
- Are Dehydrated SCOBYs a Good Idea?
- SCOBY Care + Building a SCOBY Hotel
- Do SCOBYs/Pellicles Expire?
- Basic SCOBY Hotel Food Recipe
- Pro tip: Using Spent Tea Leaves to Feed SCOBY Hotel
- Should You Refrigerate SCOBYs?
- How to Share/Transport a SCOBY
- What to Do If You’ve Just Received a SCOBY
- What if Flavorings Come in Contact with Your SCOBY
- Does SCOBY Size Matter?
- Why Didn’t My Brew Grow a New SCOBY?
- SCOBY Gallery
Non-Kombucha/Experimental Ferments
- Homemade Jun (Kombucha)
- Homemade Coffee Kombucha (Koffucha)
- Homemade Tepache (Mexican Fermented Pineapple Drink)
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