Kombucha is known for its health benefits, but it is a fermented tea containing small amounts of alcohol and caffeine. Though there isn’t a lot of data on the potential risks of drinking kombucha...
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If there's one thing that kombucha brewers learn over time, it's that SCOBYs proliferate. Brewers accumulate a handful of these gooey pellicles throughout fermentation. Instead of throwing these...
Many grocery store kombucha brands are considered halal even though this fermented tea drink contains trace amounts of alcohol. Why is kombucha halal even though it has a low amount of alcohol? Allow...
The average 8 oz serving of homebrewed kombucha has 30 calories. Grocery store brands tend to be slightly higher in calories, averaging around 50 per 8 oz serving. During fermentation, the bacteria...
Homemade kombucha is easy and inexpensive to make. The more you brew, the more familiar you’ll be with the process. Kombucha is technically ready to drink after the first fermentation, but most...
Ferment your kombucha between 68 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit for best results. Higher or lower temperatures can interrupt the fermentation process or even introduce bacteria. Brewing kombucha and...