A basic overview of how we brew kombucha - 3 gallons a week for a family of 6

Instead of bottling, we actually second ferment in half gallon jars. This makes it easier to simply pour everyone a glass when it's done and clean our jars and brewing equipment more quickly and easily.
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[@jocelynnelson]

This is so straightforward, thank you! I want to learn how to make kombucha without the strict rules and this is so helpful.

[@kadidonato]

I always thought plastic was a no no for kombucha making 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@masternatedaily2595]

Depends if you're someone who fears plastic or not. Restaurants use plastic for literally everything.

[@user-sk5vs9qy1u]

Kombucha ppl are nutty you will always hear unscientific nonsense

[@deeeno6867]

It’s not great because you can’t sanitize plastic as thoroughly as glass due to the plastic being porous, and in theory if it’s a lower quality plastic the acidity of the kombucha could eat through it. But I think it’s pretty over-exaggerated. Over the past 10 years of booch brewing, I’ve used both and while I prefer glass, if all you have on hand is plastic it’ll be fine

[@MyTube4Utoo]

Cherry/Lime! I have to try that next time. Thanks for the video.

[@carnicavegirl7214]

I have been trying to figure out if I can brew a couple of batches sitting next to each other, you answered my question looking at yours🙌🏻 I just know ferments don’t like to be in the same room so I didn’t know about Kombucha

[@inheritedskill]

If it puts your mind at ease we have never had an issue with ferments in the same room!

[@deeeno6867]

I think that mostly has to do with different ferments because the types of bacteria they have are different, but idrk

[@FerociousSniper]

3 gallons a week! I'm making one gallon every 2 weeks.

[@youtubevideo5218]

I did 18 Days for my first fermentation is that okay? And 7 days second fermentation before putting it in the fridge

[@lazmotron]

Great short video. Do you have a series of videos on Manning kombucha? ❤

[@philipneisess9588]

Tea is water with tannins from Camellia sinensis leaves. lol tannins are what give tea its color, they are what a scoby needs for food along with sugar.

[@tourururu]

If i successfully keep my grandma's sourdough starter alive sfter she gave it to me im gonna try to make kombucha

[@CosmicCricetinae]

Its easy

[@prudhvir755]

So you dont add sugar for 1st ferment ?

[@foodiefatty9889]

BPA Kombucha 😅

[@martincarmel9078]

When moving to second fermentation , do you throw away the rest of the starter tea where you grew the scoby after reserved 1-2 cups for the second fermentation ?

[@inheritedskill]

I reserve for the next batch but consume all the kombucha that is not second fermented or anything I don’t reserve with the scoby mother

[@tirtamukti6809]

she is pro

[@jetryan624]

Could you teach more how to make Kombucha from scratch, step by step; for those of us who never nade it before. I love Kombucha, hate the price @ any grocery store. What material do you need? Where do you get ... Scobie (spelling?)? What is 1st & 2nd ferment? I did not understand the comment about the size of Jar, based on the number of kids you have?! Are you estimating # of jars per child?!? More info please! I just happened to run across your short video. I have never seen anyone teach how to make kombucha before

[@Cheriesgardenvegplot]

Are you in the UK. If yes I'll happily send you a scobie to start your brewing.

[@nailslacquer]

Why do we not want tannins?

[@samtj3524]

It basically creates that bitter taste

[@nailslacquer]

@@samtj3524 oh lol ok ty. I just started making Kombucha in November and I'm learning. I have a few books and I never saw that in any any of them, tysm.

[@lesliecupido6545]

Believe me when I say dont squeeze the tea bags. First batch I did not do any squeeze and it tasted great. Second batch I forgot not to do so and lo and behold it is slightly bitter. Note to self never squeeze the tea bags 😬

[@okraw6052]

Wrong sugar

[@user-hl6ls8sv4t]

No such thing

[@xanderneal6856]

Pure cane is best but if you have to substitute with brown or something it’ll still be fine. Just don’t use like, confectioner’s sugar. 😭

[@noraluzcalugas2731]

NO SUGAR

[@TacklingTheGiants]

Why?

[@quinlan6968]

Then what will the yeast and bacteria consume. She wants a drink not straight vinegar