Join us as we answer some of our most frequently asked questions surrounding kombucha brewing! We have been continuously brewing kombucha at home for about 3.5 years now and love to share all the great benefits surrounding this delicious beverage!
00:00 – Kombucha FAQ | Continuous Brew | Master Recipe
01:08 – What is Kombucha?
03:17 – Kombucha Terminology and Equipment 101
09:50 – SCOBY Hotels/Saving Pellicles
11:00 – What can I do with my pellicle?
15:25 – SCOBY Hotel Management
18:10 – Kombucha brewing is not an exact science
21:00 – Health benefits of drinking kombucha
25:00 – Homebrew vs. storebought (price & makeup)
27:47 – Where do I get kombucha starter?
30:00- Sarah’s microphone dies
31:07 – How did you discover continuous brew?
32:13 – Continous brew vs. 1st ferment & 2nd ferment
34:10 – How to burp a bottle
34:50 – Using the fridge to slow fermentation
36:55 – Letting your kombucha breathe – condensation FAQ
40:00 – How do you drink it?
43:42 – Our favorite flavor combinations
46:55 – Burping a bottle in action
48:32 – How do you clean & care for your kombucha brewing vessel
49:14 – What does mold look like?
51:10 – Other uses for kombucha (cleaning, salad dressing, curing produce, smoking meat)
55:00 – Our favorite home brew items (kettle, steeper, tea)
56:00 – Where we buy our tea
59:00 – Master Recipe: Feeding/Brewing Process
1:01:53 – When do I feed my continuous brew kombucha?
1:05:25 – Last minute thoughts
1:07:25 – Homestead Living magazine article
1:09:00 – Future video ideas
Kombucha Master Recipe (yields 4.5 cups of kombucha tea):
4 cups water
1/4 cup sugar
4 tea bags (or follow instructions for your specific tea to make 4 cups)
1/2 cup kombucha starter
1. Bring water to a boil
2. Stir in sugar to hot water until dissolved
3. Steep tea for 3-5 minutes (follow instructions for your specific tea)
4. Once tea is cooled to room temperature (no more that 80 degrees F), add in kombucha starter
5. Cover with a breathable cover and let sit on your counter for 5-7 days
Cloth covering for brewing vessel: amazon.com/dp/B08SPSCKW6?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1
Tea kettle: amazon.com/dp/B07TZ5YHJN?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3
Flip-top bottles: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094CTBSDH?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3
Brewing vessel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMFCV8W5?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1
Brewing vessel stand: amazon.com/dp/B0BHX6FQMQ?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1
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