A healthy kombucha SCOBY can come in different sizes, shades, and shapes; no two are exactly the same. However, you should avoid brewing with a black SCOBY or one showing distinct signs of mold....
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For many brewers, kombucha isn’t complete without the bubbles. If you're keen to learn how to make fizzy kombucha flavors, your booch brew must have a lot of yeast. And to coax yeast production...
Kombucha is a fermented beverage with fluctuating pH levels, constantly changing due to the dynamic relationship between the drink's acids and bacteria. The ideal pH level for kombucha is in the...
You shouldn't shake kombucha for two reasons. Firstly, it introduces air into the drink, prompting carbonation and making it fizzier. Secondly, shaking kombucha stirs up settled sediments in the...
Homemade kombucha has a long shelf life when stored properly. Incorrect storage can accelerate carbonation, increase the alcohol content, and make the tea tart. If you maintain your kombucha...
Kombucha starter tea—the aged kombucha that contains beneficial probiotics, bacteria, and yeast—is essential when brewing your own homemade kombucha. Imagine it as a parental figure, passing on...