Homemade Kombucha & SCOBY from Scratch

This recipe is the best for making your own SCOBY and kombucha from scratch. It’s very easy & tasty. It’s cheaper than buying, and best of all--there’s no waste afterward!
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[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

I made this video to show you how to make your own kombucha at home, by growing your own SCOBY, and then making your first batch of kombucha. It’s so simple, and I hope you try it!

[@BouncySlim1]

I'm regrowing a scoby as fruit flies got into my jar with my scoby hotel 🤪. I drink my kombucha and leave about an ounce left with the "scoby particles", I add that to my tea mixture (this way I get to drink about 15 ozs of the store bought kombucha. Results are the same!. Thanks for posting 😊

[@smacsm]

Thank you. . I've been reading about making my own kombucha and scoby and this video really comes in handy.

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

I know what you about the fruit flies. I keep my scoby in the cupboard and it's safe in there. Yes, it's very easy to make kombucha!

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

I'm so glad you find it helpful, and I hope you make it soon--it's so easy!

[@veganmichelle]

Your video was PERFECT!! I’ve done it before and it really works! Well done.

[@mailhye]

The original cannot be replaced. Now these things are not available in markets, if so, there products are so much expensive. But very easy and cheap to make at home. Really, it is my reason to live a happy life tying Gourmet Vegetarian Kitchen recipes. I don't have right words to thank you, but thank you, thank you, and thank you.

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@norhifzan]

This is such a soul theraphy just by watching this video!

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoy it!

[@protoconxyz7733]

Wow!!! Was searching this video all the time and here I found ! Now I understand what is Scobby.

[@jillmondt5398]

You taught me the how to on making apple cider vinegar. It is no surprise to see that you make your own SCOBY & kombucha. And as before, it is nice to hear beautiful music and see the no nonsense approach to the details. Your presentations are lovely, easy on the ear, and peaceful. Thank you. 😁

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

You are so welcome, thank you so much for watching my videos!

[@jillmondt5398]

@@GourmetVegetarianKitchen I now have a SCOBY forming because of your sharing🥰

[@cinnamonflan1412]

This was so relaxing and informative to watch! The country may be in turmoil but you can always have a glass of handmade kombucha with your videos!

[@alidahenning1815]

Thank you. 💞. I love your videos. And the calm sweet vibes you send out. I enjoy 🥀

[@ingridvandewetering3034]

You are an inspiration. thank you for sharing all this!

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

You are so welcome, thank you for watching!

[@wenchang5380]

This indeed an easy way with clear instruction. I am going to try. Thank you!

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you are going to try it!

[@Lucy-fd9rw]

Tq for sharing & ur ec to follow tutorial. Never heard of Kombucha until my niece ordered it in the Cafe. Got me interested. Going to try

[@annagovern1470]

Thank you so much for sharing. Your vid is very clear to understand. I'll make my own KOMBUCHA today (this is my 1st time to start making the very beneficially beverage).❤️❤️😘

[@thatslifecaro1479]

Thank you so so much for this video! I was so eager to try and make Kombucha!!! Thank you for this beautiful, calm and very well explained recipe video!

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

You are so welcome. I hope you make it soon!

[@garnishyourcurry]

Calm and soothing video !!! Surely gonna try this kombucha recipe 👌🏻👍😊

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

Thank you so much, I hope you try it soon--it's so easy!

[@donna6407]

Love your vids!! 😻

[@IGet2Garden]

wonderful demonstration thank you so much for sharing. It inspires me to do same.

[@arditaartiste9673]

Thanks for the recipe !

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

You're welcome!

[@dewinatevina2097]

This by far is the best video everrr

[@irmayolandalopezlima5897]

Excelente por fin he aprendido hoy como elaborar la combucha, logrando formar el scooby

[@carinecampier]

Beautiful ! Thank you!

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

You're welcome and thank you so much!

[@girikay3681]

thank you so much!!💌

[@stephko8312]

You are amazing. I love your recipes. The written version is really appreciated. How do you know all these wonderful recipes? I also like that you are very kind, you told us to buy from garage sale etc. before buying brand new items from your link. I agree and think that in this world where many people just try to make money in every way possible, you are one of very few ho has a conscience. Also, I think you mean disclosure, rather than disclaimer.

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate them. I am fascinated by the way people in the past cooked and lived their lives without consuming too much resources, so I learn from them. Thanks for pointing out about the disclaimer, yes, I agree--it's disclosure.

[@caroand2217]

Wonderful .. thank you very much

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

Thank you so much!

[@nusara4real]

Thank you so much.

[@miguelucero]

You are such an amazing soul

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

Thank you so much for your kind word!

[@rena6430]

Love your channel! Please tell me the brand name of the tall measuring jug … it is perfect got to get me one! Thank you for all the wonderful content!

[@marieangeb6865]

Merci beaucoup ! J'adore vos recettes ! Tellement "minimalistes" : peu d'ingrédients et simple à réaliser ! Une bonne base !

[@anjanabafna1215]

You're awesome!!

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

Thank you so much!

[@ibreathmuziclive]

So when the kombucha is made can I use the 2nd kombucha in another jar with 1 cup kombucha in it and start another batch of it? Since its 2 layers and will keep growing right..

[@chaikiankhiong]

Once again absolutely adore your exquisite video. How I wish it could have been one showing how to make kambucha from scratch! I'm a firm believer in not relying on readymade outside source, in this case to kick-start the growth of scoby using bought in kombucha. I am sure I saw it somewhere that scoby (mother) can be created out of thin air, literally, through the natural surroundings of our environment. I know that if you had done that I would have expected it to be a safe method, knowing you! Nameste

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm so happy you enjoy my video. I bought SCOBY online when I started to make kombucha a few years ago, but I had to give up my SCOBY when I traveled. When I got back, I didn't want to buy it again, so I did a lot of reading and decided to make my own. It works really well, and I feel safe.

[@chaikiankhiong]

@@GourmetVegetarianKitchen I'm elated that you replied. My point is to be able to make or prepare the kombucha drink without even buying a kombucha drink to grow the scoby. Often one hasn't got the opportunity to buy kombucha in most places around the world as it only recently gains popularity. As I intend to live life in a simple way with no or little dependency on outside especially supermarket, I just want people to be able to live more an independent life. Would love to show people how to live a fully sustainable life of being able to grow one's own food, build one's own house and make one's own utilities. This would then allow young people a way to see an alternative to an otherwise almost hopeless world of dependency on money as we regrettably now found out. I'm just ranting, forgive me! Please continue making your loving videos. 😘

[@filizugurluol2475]

@@chaikiankhiong Sirke anasını elde edip aynı işlemin yapılabileceği fikri geldi aklıma ne dersiniz? Fikri olan var mı?

[@IAm-aQueen]

@@chaikiankhiong I've been searching for 5 hours if there is a way to make it as you mentioned without even buying kombucha because I don't have it in my country and I couldn't find away to make from scratch

[@Naquoia]

​@@IAm-aQueen there are definitely ways to legitimately make it from scratch without using any kombucha starter tea.

[@KrishnaKumari-jy6fi]

Thank u very much . 🙏🙏🙏

[@darlenecuker9711]

Lovely music and such a peaceful video. What is the name off the song and who is playing it? Thanks for a quiet peaceful moment.

[@pinkpowerrangerpv]

GT's original flavor kombucha has kiwi juice in it. I don't remember that always being there? Can I still use it to make my own scoby or do I have to search harder to find a brand that doesn't have any additional juices or ingredients? Thank you.

[@paradigme567458568]

what is the name of that relaxing tune?

[@MrAwesomeDIAn]

WOW amazing recipe, just curios what kind of camera do you use??

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

Thank you so much. I use Nikon Z6 mirrorless.

[@GM-wx4ft]

How much sugar did you put in bottle? Was that a cup? Or better yet, what’s the sugar ratio?

[@mariomendez4874]

Do you cover the scooby with a lid while not using it and in the fridge? How long It last.

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

Yes, I loosely cover it with a lid and leave it at room temperature. It should last for a long time as long as you leave some kombucha for it. However, don't forget to check on it once in a while as it will continue to grow more and more.

[@anberithatmatthews4617]

Does this work with Thai tea?

[@Nickindisuper]

Please make video weekly

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

N I have been very busy with life in general. I’ll publish more videos as soon as I can. Thanks so much for watching!

[@muriellecordemans4556]

Does the finished Kombucha contain theinne?

[@olahaukland2784]

Mine turned to mold after about a week; had to throw it out. What may I have done wrong?

[@maysamxd6407]

I MADE MY FIRST BACH AND F’AVOURED IT OMG

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

Yay!

[@anberithatmatthews4617]

Do you store at rom temp

[@zeenatsalim6326]

How long does the kombucha last

[@samanthazone7128]

great thank you.. HOw do you make it fizzy

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

when the bacteria eat all the sugar, the sweet tea get sour and fizzy. When you strain it, put it in airtight bottles and leave it at room temperature for a day or two before moving it to the fridge. It will continue to ferment and the the airtight bottles keep the gas in and make it fizzy. If you add 20% of fresh juice with a little sugar during this time, it makes the kombucha fizzier.

[@cherylcook4465]

It is so hard to find plain kombucha. I’ve been to four stores including Sprouts and Whole Foods…any suggestions?

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

That’s so funny, im having the same problem. I took a break from making kombucha and gave my SCOBY away, but now I’m ready to make it again but I can’t get any plain kombucha to start my new SCOBY. I decided to use flavored one to do but I’m on my vacation and I will find out when I get back. I’ll be glad to let you know if it works!

[@essyh.2957]

Can one make this without the store bought kombucha?

[@giftedalisam3153]

Hi if i dont have store brought kombocha. Can it be done workout it?

[@charlotteanderson7761]

You must have the kombucha for it to work

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

Kombucha can grow SCOBY for your next batch. If you don't have it, you might have to get SCOBY instead.

[@IAmNotABot9]

When starting the first fermentation, is it possible to use the vinegary liquid from creating the scoby or do I need to use proper kombucha? I did the first thing over 10 days ago and it is not fermenting even though a new scoby has grown. I don't know what's going on.

[@IAmNotABot9]

@@midoriorio7806 So I did use the left over liquid from raising the scoby but nothing seems to be happening really...

[@IAmNotABot9]

@@midoriorio7806 11 days. With temperatures of between 20ºC and 25ºC.

[@IAmNotABot9]

@@midoriorio7806 I'll try it again. But it's strange, the temperature is fine I believe. I might add fermented kombucha to it, it might help kickstarting it. Thank you anyways!

[@IAmNotABot9]

@@midoriorio7806 Ok I have just tried it and now it does actually tastes a lil different than before. Less sweet. I reckon it is taking longer because of temperature fluctuations, the weather here has been really inconsistent! How is it suppose to taste when it's ready?

[@ABCD15334]

can work with every commercial kombucha?

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

Yes, with any brand but it has to be plain kombucha.

[@samuelng8965]

Have to be original kombucha?

[@kitchenwitch4728]

Where’s the tall measuring cup from? ☺️

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

It's Frigoverre I got it from a local kitchen store, I really like it!

[@tly8205]

❤

[@nick9323]

Making kombucha from scratch by using existing kombucha, bravo

[@qianlin5519]

👍

[@zimkhithadyosi7282]

Can I successfully grow a scorby without adding the store bought kombucha?

[@Alieombaba]

Ive done this before but I wouldnt consider making the scoby from scratch if you are using a store bought kombucha. But I guess its the only way to make a scoby if you dont know anyone that makes any or cant buy any. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@srinivasannatarajan6589]

2:40 Nanh Nanh..do it without starter

[@zissou2265]

It's not from scratch if you have to add store bought kumbucha, how do you really make the scoby from scratch?

[@maysamxd6407]

Does kombucha have any alchahol?

[@GourmetVegetarianKitchen]

It does have a little bit of alcohol--very little.

[@maysamxd6407]

@gourmetvegetariankitchen I FINALLY GOT A SCOBY TODAY IM SO EXITED TO MAKE KOMBUCHA! So do you know any tips for first time. Thanks

[@ChristopherJones16]

It's not from scratch when you add in something that already has it grown. I was hoping to see a video where the person actually grew the SCOBY from scratch. Once upon a time Kombucha didn't exist and so they didn't have Kombucha to make SCOBY to make Kombucha.

[@sarahmcquaid5681]

Exactly! Why is this such a mystery!

[@daisyrae7149]

Using bottled scoby is not from scratch. Please show us how to make one from the beginning.

[@stephaniemair2869]

all these *From Scratch* videos are great (Except NONE are from SCRATCH) I wonder how PEOPLE thousands of years ago used the not yet invented internet to send away for not yet invented store bought unflavored Kombucha!

[@rohayanianie1864]

The point is, i have to put plain kombucha in my black tea for the first i make scooby and kombucha, right mom?🙏🤗

[@hx8jdragon381]

Not from scratch. You still added a commercially bought kombutchq

[@francispaul65]

This is not called making kombucha from scratch. From scratch is when you prepare kombucha without using store-bought stuff.

[@kingdomadventures]

I don't mean to dump on your video. I'm just frustrated that about a dozen videos from different creators now all claimed "from scratch" but require a bottle of pre-brewed kombucha. They're all more "how to extend kombucha" than "how to make it *from scratch*". I'd love any insights in how to truly start from scratch, if you live in a place where commercial kombucha isn't available.

[@ArmaniBlu]

Upvote

[@TomTheAustrian]

@@ArmaniBluit’s like usually with sour dough. You need a preexisting culture. There is no more from scratch than starting with a culture. From scratch means without a strong starter liquid and without a scoby. The bacteria and yeasts have to adapt to your specific situation in your flat. The bought combucha is only a help to get the needed bacteria and yeasts specifically for kombucha that usually might not exist at your place. That’s why the store bought one has to be unfiltered and not pasteurized. Raw. See it as buying the bacteria and yeast. A sour dough could theoretically be created by just adding water to flour and adding heat, because the needed bacteria are regional. For Kombucha you need specific bacteria and specific yeast though that are not usually present in your region. The first step is then to create a scoby and a strong “starter liquid” from scratch.

[@cherylcook4465]

You can’t start a Scoby without having the plain kombucha to start. That is the way to make it.

[@ArmaniBlu]

@@cherylcook4465 so how was it made before anyone first bottles kombucha and began to sell it?

[@buddymary]

So who the fuck made the first scooby then?!? Some wizard at the beginning of time wabkes into his tea and made the first scooby. There has to be a way to make a scooby from scratch​@@cherylcook4465

[@sarahmcquaid5681]

So basically "making Kombucha Scoby or just Kombucha from scratch" doesn't exist.

[@susanfudge1737]

SCOBY from SCRATCH?

[@vian-ij4sv]

hmm, nice, but not really homemade if you're adding store bought to it.

[@mikk5540]

The thing you call scoby isn’t actually the scoby, that blob is a byproduct from the fermentation and isn’t necessary to have when making a new batch, you can throw it out and it wouldn’t make a difference. Scoby is short for “symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast” and is actually referring to the starter fluid you use when beginning a new batch. It’s unfortunate that this misinformation has become so widespread. Also, making it from store bought kombucha isn’t really recommended if you want a wide range of good bacteria. 7 days sounds like a very short time so I suspect it has a low variety of bacteria. I understand that I probably come off as snarky, I was really hoping this wouldn’t be yet another misinformed kombucha video. 😅 (Also sorry if I didn’t word things correctly, English isn’t my first language).

[@danielbelda4349]

Do you know any better ways to make kombutxa at home?

[@mikk5540]

Daniel Belda There is no way to make it completely from scratch. I recommend you look up someone who sells starter kits. Here in sweden we have Facebook groups for that. There’s also companies that sells it but I personally wouldn’t go that route because of the misinformation. I’d choose someone experienced who has brewed it on black tea and white sugar (not honey, agave or anything like that). I should add that making “failed” kombucha is totally fine and can still be tasty, but that person should be aware that it isn’t the same as authentic kombucha with that wide range of bacteria. :) I also wanna add that once the kombucha has been improperly brewed it can’t regain it’s lost culture. That’s why it’s important to get a good starter fluid (scoby). I hope that helped :)

[@mikk5540]

Predestined what do you mean? It’s not from scratch. Modern day kombucha is made from a culture that started somewhere between 200 to 2 000 years ago (apparently they haven’t figured out the exact time period it originated).

[@milupas]

Dude, could you please give us some references instead of writing lengthy messages tainting the work of this lovely woman based on nothing? That “misinformation” is so widespread that there are even books writen about it. This what Sandor Katz says in “The Art of Fermentation”: ‘To grow one, simply pour a bottle of kombucha--preferably plain, without any particular flavoring--into a wide-mouth jar, cover with a cloth, and wait about a week (longer in cool temperatures) for a skin to form on the surface. This skin is a kombucha SCOBY.’

[@mikk5540]

Da viD sorry for writing long comments 😅 I’m in no way an expert, scientist or anything like that, just a bit nerdy. This is information I’ve gathered in Swedish from people who has been studying and doing this stuff for a long time. I tried to find some resources in English but the internet is filled with this narrative that the cellulose is what contains the magic tho I did find some forums where people had done their own testing and came to the same conclusion as what I’ve stated. But as I said, you can do it this way and you’ll get a tasty kombucha. That’s totally fine. I just wanted to clear up some misconceptions. I’m gonna make a other attempt at finding some sources in English. Sorry for yet another lengthy reply. 😅

[@123followtheleader]

from scratch from a bottle. what happened?? you cultivated a scoby from the apples, why not here?

[@hasudungansimanjuntak6122]

It look like mother of vinegar

[@salesmcsaleson9285]

Nobody ever shows how to get a SCOBY in the first place, always this same routine with the prebought stuff. Come on.

[@albertpiscene3302]

It's not truly from scratch if you use shop bought kombucha.

[@BliffleSplick]

We all need to source parts from somewhere, bread is from scratch if you use yeast and bought flour for example.

[@veganmichelle]

Yeah! Or shop bought tea leaves! Or shop bought sugar!! Wait a minute, it’s NOT truly from scratch!!! She even used gas FROM HER UTILITY COMPANY for boiling water instead of rubbing two sticks together to make fire from scratch!!! Unbelievable!!

[@JennyPoolton]

@@veganmichelle A really good point made there : )

[@Tlhakxza]

@@BliffleSplick AMEN to that...people are really THICK out here🙄

[@Tlhakxza]

@@veganmichelle great point indeed...some people are just plain annoying out there.

[@nukapuka]

5th video and another lie. Not from scratch.

[@patsweety]

Why the hell do u say from scratch when it uses the starter..!!! Waste of time