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How to Make Kombucha at Home: A Step-by-Step Recipe
Make kombucha at home with this step-by-step recipe for 4 litres: ingredients, first ferment, tasting, second ferment and bottling, with tips to troubleshoot.
Getting Started
Kombucha Basics
How kombucha works and how to brew your first batch.
Can you start a SCOBY from scratch?
Yes, you can grow a SCOBY from raw kombucha and sweet tea in 2 to 4 weeks. Follow the steps, check the new layer carefully and know when to start over.
How much sugar for 1 litre of kombucha?
Use about 50 to 60 g of plain white sugar per litre, roughly a quarter cup. Learn why finished kombucha is less sweet, and what too little sugar does.
Is Homemade Kombucha Safe to Drink? Risks and How to Avoid Them
Many guides say clean, well-acidified homemade kombucha is generally low risk for healthy adults, but not for everyone. Learn the warning signs.
Kombucha Explained: The Fermented Sweet Tea Soft Drink
Kombucha is a tart, fizzy fermented sweet tea. Here's how it compares with a soft drink, what sets it apart from other fermented teas, and how to drink it.
Kombucha Recipe by Batch Size: 1 Litre, 6 Litres and Beyond
Scale kombucha up or down for 1 to 8 litre batches with a clear table of sugar, tea and starter, plus jar, bottle and SCOBY advice for bigger brews.
Why Is My Kombucha Too Vinegary? Causes and Fixes
Kombucha turns vinegary when it ferments too long, too warm or with too much starter. Here are the causes, how to tell sour from spoiled, and what to do next.
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