I enjoy lightly sweetened, carbonated beverages and I enjoy drinking tea - so naturally I love KOMBUCHA! Buuuuuut it’s expensive, $3-4 for a small bottle. So I finally decided it was time for me to start brewing kombucha at home.
As I am new to this, I followed this handy post to learn about SCOBY and how to make kombucha (great information, how to, and tips and tricks): http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-kombucha-tea-at-home-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-173858
Here’s what I used for my first batch...
SCOBY: received from a friend
Starter Tea: store-bought KOMBUCHA brand organic & raw - original
Tea: Khongea Assam black loose leaf tea, recommendation from the local tea shop
Sugar: with my massive muffin making habit, I happen to have 10 lbs of sugar hanging around
Ball 1 gal glass jar: $12 at Target
The key magical ingredient to making kombucha is SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast). A few of my friends already brew their own kombucha and were more than happy to set me up with some magical SCOBY . My brother-in-law once tried to eat it - I would not recommend that, it looks like a gross chicken breast or alien limb.
One big thing I had to take into consideration is the temperature to brew kombucha. My Sacramento apartment gets quite hot (up to 100 degrees) and I just can’t justify running the A/C all day, not even for my kombucha (should be at room temp, 65-85 degrees). My kombucha is currently residing in my work’s kitchen, where it’s climate controlled.
STEEMIT Community: What kinds of flavoring should I use??
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I have friends that say they like this stuff, but Ive never tried it.
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It's not for everyone (I have friends that don't like it, or even don't like tea), but it's worth a try!
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OooO I heard green tea jasmine is good. :)
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This stuff is awesome! I recently had a dental operation and was prescribed a weeks worth of antibiotics to fight off infection. I could tell it was destroying my good stomach bacteria, I felt drain and was suffering from digestive issues. I was sure to drink plenty of kombucha to help remedy my poor body. After finishing the round of antibiotics I kept drinking it and only a few days after I was feeling better than new!
Great post, enjoy the help benefits :)
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Thank you! I'm excited to drink more of it now that brewing my own is more affordable!
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Kombucha Brewing is really hot right now. I don't know if I have the skills or the patience for it though.
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Brewing is not for everyone, it does take a bit of time and love!
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This is so inspiring because I've been slacking on my kombucha lately. I need to go give it some luuuuuuuuuuuuv.
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Yes it needs a bit of love to taste good and keep brewing!
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Good for you brewing the good stuff . I'm a big fan of kombucha as well. I only wish I was more diligent at stopping my culture on time. Many times I end up with a vinegar like beverage that probably upsets my stomach more than helps.
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