I run down the perpetual/rhythm fermentation of kombucha (finish a batch and start another), how to know when it’s done, how to flavor it, how to bottle it, and what is and why I do a second ferment, how to avoid explosions, where to get your SCOBY, what even is a SCOBY, and more! Check it out.
This is just a small bit of the info I will be sharing at my upcoming Getting Started with Fermented Beverages workshop. We will also explore kvass, tepache, water kefir, ginger bugs, ginger beer and root beer!
Do you like fizzy drinks?
Want to enjoy them without guilt?
Want to make things from scratch?
Want to grow healthy probiotics?
Want to enjoy nourishing sodas with a reasonable sugar content?
Are you an autonomous individual with an open mind?
Do you want to do more for yourself, and rely less on the system?
Join us for a Greener Postures Workshop ONLINE! Autonomous individuals coming together online to grow, learn and share together freely. I hope to see you there!
Exploring Fermentation: Getting Started with Fermented Beverages
Sunday June 5th, 2022, 2:00pm PST. Online via Zoom
To register, email GREENERPOSTURES@PM.ME
Below are Amazon links to all the equiptment, starter cultures, and books I recommend for fermented beverages. I have perosnally used all of these items. *My favorites, the stuff I can’t live without, are all marked with an asterisk.
Disclosure: The links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. If you’re already 5/ to buy something from Amazon, this a great way to do so and also support Greener Postures and the Preserving Today Channel. Thank you.
Vessels and Lids ⤵️
2 Gallon Crock w/ Lid and Weights: https://amzn.to/3JndFvt
*Wide Mouth Quart Jars (32oz): https://amzn.to/3JmgXPA
*Wide Mouth Half Gallon Jars (64oz): https://amzn.to/3JpMd0b
*Gallon Glass Jars (128oz): https://amzn.to/3IkVxRN
*Plastic Wide Mouth Lids, white: (for storing finished ferments in the fridge in canning jars): https://amzn.to/3th5OKf
Plastic Wide Mouth Lids, multicolored (for storing finished ferments in the fridge in canning jars): https://amzn.to/3KMf0wa
2 Quart Water Lock Crock with weights and pounder: https://amzn.to/38CmWT5
5 Quart Water Lock Crock with Weights and Pounder: https://amzn.to/3xaJEfa
*Swing Top Bottles for Kombucha/kvass/water kefir: https://amzn.to/3JmxuT0
Salt ⤵️
Real Salt, 1 lb: https://amzn.to/3wdz5r8
*Real Salt, 10 lbs: https://amzn.to/3u6LXwx
*Himalayan Pink Salt, extra fine: https://amzn.to/3JjmfLK
Sea Salt, fine grain: https://amzn.to/3wfdoqI
Starter Cultures⤵️
Milk Kefir Grains: https://amzn.to/37IcVmZ
Water Kefir Grains: https://amzn.to/3wkOKFr
Kombucha Scoby: https://amzn.to/35Z63RG
*Jun Kombucha Scoby: https://amzn.to/3qfPgka
Books ⤵️
*Wild Fermentation by Sandor Katz: https://amzn.to/3KOd3PS
The Art of Fermentation by Sandor Katz: https://amzn.to/3u42qSb
Basic Fermentation Sandor Katz: https://amzn.to/3ihJpWW
Fermented Vegetables by Christopher Shockey and Kirsten K. Shockey: https://amzn.to/3JmiMfo
Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and Diet Dictocrats by Sally Fallon Morell: https://amzn.to/3th5Rpn
*Ferment for Good by Sharon Flynn: https://amzn.to/3idviBU
*The Nourished Kitchen by Jennifer McGruther: https://amzn.to/3wGXOD6
Fiery Ferments by The Shockey’s: https://amzn.to/3NUxGfC
And More ⤵️
PH Strips: https://amzn.to/3NV4Rjf
Funnel for Filling Bottles: https://amzn.to/39EOzv9
Canning Funnel: https://amzn.to/3ukhwnX
Pyrex Measuring Cup, 1 & 2 Cups Set: https://amzn.to/3jjGJbQ
Pyrex Measuring Cup, 4 Cups: https://amzn.to/38olXWj