How to Make Kombucha & Easy Secondary Fermentation Recipes

Learn how to make homemade kombucha! Kombucha is a healthy fermented tea and today we're showing you just how easy it is to make your own kombucha! We'll also take our kombucha through secondary fermentation with recipes like Pineapple Jalapeno, Mango Mint, and Lemon Ginger!
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[@roasttoast154]

Love how down-to-earth you guys are with your presentation and experiments. Makes it feel like a very accessible feat to accomplish.

[@FermentationAdventure]

Aww, thank you so much! We sure do try. We hope you try some of these recipes!!

[@pamelaremme38]

@@FermentationAdventure Hi my favorite fermentation instructors! Do you have a video on making apple cider vinegar? I am currently fermenting chopped up apples, water and sugar. 1 month with a coffee filter on top. Then I was told to strain and bottle and ferment for a month to get ACV. Is this correct?

[@jacksJax]

Made my own scoby after watching your other video and am now doing the secondary ferment. This is my first time making kombucha and you guys made what seemed like an overwhelming and complicated process simple and fun. Thanks so much, never buying store bought kombucha again!

[@FermentationAdventure]

Wow! That's so awesome Jacks! So glad it worked out for you and you're making some good kombucha. If you make any good flavors you'll have to let us know. Happy fermenting! 😊

[@IsmailMohamedtsunamisse]

@@FermentationAdventure I have subscribed your Chanel and need to know how to make my own scoby. Can you pls share with me the link how to make my own scoby at home. We don't have combucha here in Maldives.

[@FermentationAdventure]

Hello! Welcome to the channel! If you can buy kombucha in the store, then you can use this video to make your own Scoby: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWrRY4hvqNeWnqc. But if you can't find it in the stores, then you can buy a Scoby online here: amzn.to/2OGyHOK or amzn.to/2PQvAEp.

[@sellelpoc]

I watched this video like 500 times before I had to confidence to do it myself. Now I got a Continuous Brewed batch of Kombucha and will never run out! Thank you guys for the help and here's to cutting out the energy drinks

[@FermentationAdventure]

Oh wow! Congratulations!! 🎉🎉🎉 That's so awesome and we're so excited for you! We've always just made single batches at a time since we drink it occasionally. The continuous brew method works great too. Enjoy and happy fermenting! 😊

[@satyashilakaptan7469]

I’m from India l watched this video and I am confidence to do it myself. Thank you guys for sharing this video 💐🙏 which time to consume for better results and quantity please reply me ❤

[@nellietai3443]

I m from Singapore. I m allergic to tea. May I use Decaffeinated green tea for making Kumbucha

[@ProximaCentauri88]

I'm a 40-minute old subscriber and after just watching two videos (making scoby and this video), I'm so drawn to your channel. Bingewatching from the Philippines.

[@FermentationAdventure]

Wow! Thanks so much for the love! We've had a lot of people from the Philippines watching and I remember interviewing someone on the podcast I had that lived in the Philippines. She used to love making fermented fish. So interesting! Thanks so much for watching! ❤️

[@Sbannmarie298]

Do they make Kombucha in the Philippines? 😊

[@ProximaCentauri88]

@@Sbannmarie298 Yes and in the 1990s we had lots of superstitions surrounding scoby. LOL

[@eslyn7460ex]

❤❤m​@@FermentationAdventure

[@mattieclark5235]

I just drank my first bottle of kombucha. I made it. It's so good, it's at room temperature. I put the rest in the frig. I've been watching your videos and you brew kombucha. I'm also making apple vinegar and orange vinegar. My husband bought me a big glass jar for my soby hotel. Thank you for you're videos and I made my soby myself.

[@FermentationAdventure]

That's fantastic! We're happy to hear about your success so far! Happy fermenting!

[@AP-mf4fz]

Just wanted to thank yall I've been following your videos on how to. The first few days nothing really happened with my scoby and now I have an absolute MONSTER of a scoby in my kombucha mix right now. Seriously I can't believe how massive this scoby grew lol

[@FermentationAdventure]

That's so awesome A P! Isn't it crazy that the scoby can grow so fast? It usually starts off where you're looking at it like, is that a scoby or are those bubbles. No that's a scoby! We hope it's going well for you!

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

I still love this video years later ❤

[@FermentationAdventure]

Aww, thank you so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sangofred1]

I've been watching some videos on how to make Kombucha and this one is my favourite because it is complete, creative and you have both a beautiful personality that makes me smile watching. Thanks. :)

[@FermentationAdventure]

You made our day, thank you so much!! 💗 We are so happy to hear that you found our video helpful. We try to cover everything you'd need to know. And- it's important to have fun! 😄

[@marsbars7811]

I love making kombucha! I also use the scoby cut into prices in my dehydrator after soaking the scoby in a fruit juice for 24 hours. Delicious!

[@FermentationAdventure]

😮 Wow! What a great idea! I bet it tastes like a fruit scoby candy once it's all dried. Thank you so much for the inspiration!

[@marsbars7811]

@@FermentationAdventure absolutely! You can use basically any juice for it.

[@FermentationAdventure]

Awesome!

[@galinarou]

This is the video that has made me feel the most optimistic about making my own kombucha! :D When you learn about the health benefits of kombucha you want to drink it everyday, but when you have a family and you multiply that $3 bottle times many, and then again if you want to drink it multiple times a day..... it becomes a very expensive DRINK that can easily triple your food bill. (If you consider a typical family homecooked meal costing $1-5 per meal) Making it at home is a life-saver! Thank you for such a fun video!

[@FermentationAdventure]

We couldn't agree more! It's so economical to make your own, plus it's fun! You can come up with any number of flavors that you couldn't find at the store. We're so happy you enjoyed the video. Enjoy your homemade kombucha! ❤️

[@paularobinson2352]

I can't make it fast and it is just me drinking it right now. My hubby says I don't make enough for him too.😅

[@VigneshKitchen]

Good energies! I have batched kombucha 6 times, it's super good....

[@FermentationAdventure]

Whoah! It sounds like you're making a good amount on a regular basis! Have you experimented with any unique fruit flavors yet? There's some interesting ones! Thanks for sharing!

[@leannshort6078]

I am so excited to give an update! 😬 So my very first batch I made a couple weeks ago was strawberry lemonade Kombucha and it was pretty good. I just bottled my 2nd batch yesterday which was pineapple and mango. My tester bottle was already quite firm so I burped one of my ez cap bottles and it’s pretty carbonated. I may burp the others and let it go 1 more day. I even enjoyed the little I had left over right out of the fermenting jar! Why I never tried Kombucha until recently is a mystery lol! And homemade is SO much better and better for you! I love it and all the different flavors to play around with. Thank you again for all your knowledge and instructions on fermenting! Love your channel! 🤗❤️

[@FermentationAdventure]

That's amazing to hear LeAnn! 🎉🎉🎉 Wow strawberry lemonade and pineapple mango sounds SO GOOD! If you find any really amazing flavors let us know. We love hearing from you! 💓

[@leannshort6078]

@@FermentationAdventure Aww love you guys, you’re so awesome!! I sure will let you know if I come up with some more! I just made Raspberry Lemonade and that one too is delicious! 😍

[@noe11eism]

Most helpful video of kombucha I’ve seen yet. You guys are great thanks!!

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thank you!! You brought a smile to our faces! We appreciate you 😃

[@elviscrespo1008]

Wow, you're always so happy, laughing, smiling and having fun together, I admire the synergy and once again learned something from y'all, thank you!

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thank you so much Kevin! There's a lot to be happy about in life and so much to discover. So happy you're enjoying our videos! ❤️

[@alexgoico]

I got a SCOBY today and am prepping on how to do it by watching your videos. The jalapena pinapple one seems exciting, Ill have to try that!

[@FermentationAdventure]

That's so awesome Alexandra! We're excited for you! There's an infinite number of flavor combinations so if you find any you love, let us know! Happy fermenting!

[@joanray6897]

Good day from South Africa. I'm a big kombucha fan since finding out how easy it is to make your own brew. A friend of mine gave me a SCOBY about four months ago and I haven't looked back since! My Kombucha is delicious (far more flavourful than the store bought), very healthy (especially if you need help with your digestive system) and cost a small fraction of store bought! I am delighted with the new ideas you are coming up with regards to unusual flavours and I am definitely going to try them. Thank you for your very interesting videos and for sharing your knowledge. I have just started off on the Ginger bug program watching your videos. Struggling a bit to get the bug to wake up but I will keep going and hopefully it's just maybe the cold spell we are going through that is hindering the progress. No bubbles yet and we are on day 3 but it smells delicious and looks cloudy. So waiting to see what happens. Thank you again and keep up the good work.

[@FermentationAdventure]

Welcome to our channel Joan Ray, and thank you for watching! We love Kombucha and our ginger bug drinks, and well, we just love fermented drinks! 😆 How is your ginger bug looking? It's not surprising to have a slow start after 3 days in colder climates. It is a good sign that it started to look cloudy.

[@_____mari]

This channel is so underrated. Everyone should know this healthy tips and recipes. Will surely be recommending this to my fam. Thank you for your videos. Keep em coming. 🤗💕

[@FermentationAdventure]

Wow Mary thank you so much for the kind comments! ❤️ We're so happy to have you here! Happy fermenting!

[@chezchezchezchez]

Not underrated 🙄 Undiscovered, you mean.

[@karentse0323]

I am new to kombucha and so happy to find this channel, excited to try my 1st kombucha

[@FermentationAdventure]

Aww, that's awesome! We're glad you found us too! Good luck with your Kombucha!

[@erlindachan6304]

I enjoyed watching you both at the same time learning. So sorry that I just started liking kombucha. Watching you from the Philippines. Thank you so much.

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thank you so much for the kind thoughts Erlinda! That's great that you're loving kombucha. It's such an interesting flavor! Happy fermenting! ❤️

[@kristensmagicalcreations]

I'm not seeing a video for the scoby hotel... I'm waiting over here on the edge of my seat guys! 👏😂💙

[@FermentationAdventure]

We will come out with a video on this... 😂 But for now, just know that it's basically one big jar of plain sweet tea that you can place all your scobies in. You would just need to keep refreshing the sweet tea every 6 weeks or so by dumping out most (but not all of the liquid) and then topping it back up with the fresh sweet tea. It's basically like continually creating kombucha on the counter. 😄

[@kristensmagicalcreations]

@@FermentationAdventure Thank you for this! 💙😘👌

[@mjkpanda]

​@@kristensmagicalcreationsyou don't need the cellulose part, that's not really the scoby. The scoby is the liquid starter, you don't NEED the pellicle (the round spongy scoby) you could just throw it out and use the liquid, if the starter liquid is strong and you save enough it'll be just as quick to ferment

[@토요남-o1l]

I just watch your video to make my own scoby, and now I found that you guys are so cute together !!! Adorable couple ! Thanks for all the experiments and informations! Will try my experiment very soon lol and I subscribed you guys!

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thank you so much for the kind words! You just made us smile! 💕 There's a lot of amazing flavors and fun to discover in the world of fermentation. Happy fermenting!

[@gracebrantley9452]

Thank you so much for your helpful videos. I have been trying all different flavors of kombucha. The first batch was ginger lemon, but then I tried raspberry. My husband found some fresh ripe peaches and that was the best kombucha. Pineapple was really good, then we did pineapple mango and pineapple cherry. I just bottled up some dragon fruit with mango last night, hope it is good, too. It really is as easy as you show in your videos, just put the fruit in the bottom and let it sit a few days. I've also got one of my daughters-in-law helping me and happy with payment of a couple bottles to take home. She just needs to bring the empties back!!! Thanks!

[@FermentationAdventure]

Oh my goodness! That's amazing! What a wonderful assortment of kombucha flavors! Thank you so much for being a part of our fermentation adventure! Thank you so much for being a part of our fermentation adventure! ❤️

[@isabelladavis1363]

Well presented can’t wait to get started …day one…wish me luck…stay blessed

[@FermentationAdventure]

Best of luck and happy fermenting to you!! 😄

[@gofrankurdi]

Thank you guys for such a fun and helpful video! You two are adorable together 🤍🙏🏼🫶🏼

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thanks so much! We love our fermentation journey and so happy to share it with you!

[@FermentationAdventure]

Hi everyone! Welcome to our channel and thanks for stopping by to learn about making kombucha! 😄🥰If you're wondering about how to make and maintain a scoby hotel, we wanted to share a quick overview here. A scoby hotel is basically one big jar of plain sweet tea that you can place all your scobies in so that you can store them for future use. You would just need to keep refreshing the sweet tea every 6 weeks or so by dumping out most (but not all) of the liquid and then topping the scoby hotel back up with fresh sweet tea. It's basically like continually creating kombucha on the counter. 😄Oh, if you're wondering how to make your own scoby from scatch, then check out this video --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWrRY4hvqNeWnqc And if you haven't already, we'd love for you to subscribe! Happy fermenting!

[@Float4Fun]

Thanks for making these videos!!

[@SharonCurtis7]

Thanks so much for the videos and info. Does the eco y hotel need to be refrigerated?

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thank you! The Scoby Hotel should not be refrigerated. Scobies do best at room temperature. 😄

[@funcreationsadventures1814]

Hi there! I’m new to fermentation and your videos are the best starter guide! Thank you! I have a question : what do you do with your starter tea after you have made your first scoby? I removed the Scoby to make fresh kombucha, and I don’t know what to do with the leftover tea. 😮😊

[@FermentationAdventure]

Hello! We're happy you're enjoying our channel and we're excited that you're getting into the awesome world of fermenting! The starter tea will likely smell and taste very strongly of vinegar. You could cook with it as you would with apple cider vinegar, and you could also use it to clean since it is so strong. Hope that helps!

[@zuzana-pz3xr]

very helpful video, brewing my first Kombucha as I write.

[@FermentationAdventure]

Fantastic! We're sure it will taste amazing! Did you add any fruit or other flavors?

[@kellydashney4832]

I love the way you explain the process. I can't wait to try it!

[@FermentationAdventure]

We try to keep it simple so everyone can understand! Thanks so much for the love Kelly! 💓

[@SchmittycocoPop]

You guys are awesome, going to make mine. Ive made coconut milk kefir in the past. This is a new journey!

[@FermentationAdventure]

Wonderful! We hope you love it and enjoy our new journey in the beautiful world of fermentation!

[@Sbannmarie]

Yummy! my favorite flavors are Meyer lemon and ginger.

[@FermentationAdventure]

Yum! Do you add the juice of the lemon, the zest, or both?

[@martincarmel9078]

Thank God for u guys ! Answered every one of my questions

[@FermentationAdventure]

We're so happy we helped you on your fermentation journey! Thanks so much for watching!

[@martincarmel9078]

@@FermentationAdventure question though: do I throw away the rest of my starter tea that I made to grown my first scoby (from a bottle of store bought kombucha )after I reserved a cup or two for second ferment ?

[@beep-beepwatermelon4203]

I love add in pineapple juice to my second fermentation! I’m literally about to bottle more kombucha tomorrow and I think I will grab a jalapeño for one of my pineapple bottles. I love using GT 1.4 litre bottles because I only have to bottle three bottles per gallon. Also, when the kin begins to bubble then I cold crash it for a few hours to trap the carbonation and then open it to see if it’s fizzy enough for me. I’ll never go back to swing top bottles

[@truthinchrist3001]

Hi, where did you find those bottles? Thanks!

[@FermentationAdventure]

Hello! The GT kombucha can be found at various stores, like Target. These are the bottles @beep-beep was referring to. You can also check out the flip top bottles online (amzn.to/3OJLiN4)

[@tanime]

You two are the cutest! Thanks for making this easy to follow and inspiring how to. xo

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thank you so much! We're so happy you enjoyed it! 💓😃

[@MaiaBaybee]

I love yalls energy. I'm definitely going to make my own at home!

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thank you so much! Happy fermenting!! 😄

[@identityrefused486]

Waiting for the video about taking care of the Scoby. Should it be stored in the fridge or on the counter and with a lid or just a cloth?

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thanks for the question! We'll have to get a video out on that sometime soon. You can just cover your scobies with fresh sweet tea and leave it for a long time the same way you would with making kombucha. Hope your kombucha is going well!

[@belindawolbling1896]

The best kombucha videos so far and I don't think I want to watch any other video❤

[@FermentationAdventure]

Aww, you're the best! Thank you so much for the compliment! 😍

[@gaianeg7927]

Very informative! Can you please tell me how many days ready kombucha can stay out of the fridge, because I don't like cold drinks.

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thank you! We'd recommend still putting the bottles in the refrigerator when you're not drinking them, and then just remove a bottle from the fridge a few hours before you'd like to drink some. When it's out of the fridge, it could possibly start to build up some more pressure in the bottles, so we'd recommend burping it after you've taken it out of the fridge or to leave the top open while you wait for it to warm up.

[@neilarnold9662]

I love your videos, I like flavoring with raspberries, turns the kombucha a nice ruby red color

[@FermentationAdventure]

Oh yum! We love raspberries! We used it in our water kefir video, but will have to give it a try in Kombucha! We're curious if you prefer to strain off the seeds or leave them in?

[@neilarnold9662]

@@FermentationAdventure I just mash them with a fork and then just drink them with the kombucha, I do remove the new scoby that grows though

[@Volfor321]

I am just discovering your channel on my fermenting journey. I don't know if it's been suggested but, for serious heat lovers, the fruitiness and heat of the habanero could work well with a larger batch. I have integrated habaneros into my detox recipe and may have to with your recipe. I grew my own this year and have plenty to experiment with.

[@FermentationAdventure]

Welcome! We're glad you found us! Yum, homegrown habaneros?! Homegrown is the best. 💓 Enjoy them! In addition to fermenting them and making hot sauce, we also freeze hot peppers when we have too many.

[@roylyle8222]

Try South African Rooibos tea it's so healthy and tastes amazing.

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thanks for the tip! Is it possible this tea is made by fermenting the leaves of a certain shrub native to South Africa?

[@meggyloves024]

Literally on my 10th day too and just told my mom how light and yummy it is 🥰 this is my first brew so thank you for the tips!

[@mynamemylastname5918]

@meggy0249, hi, but will not explode if I keep it for one month or more in a sealed bottle? let me know please

[@jonahoftonga1786]

How many days is the secondary ferment?

[@meggyloves024]

@@jonahoftonga1786 I 2F for 2-4 days depending oh the house temp. Warmer temps speed up fermentation

[@Alex-vi6iz]

Thanks for flavorings ideas, going to try something similar on the second tepache ferment.

[@FermentationAdventure]

Awesome. Enjoy!

[@Lando1020]

Thank you for 2nd fermentation info! The scoby is not needed. Only starter tea matters. You're better of discarding it after each batch for consistency. It's simply the by-product of the yeast and bacteria doing their thing.

[@FermentationAdventure]

So true! I think we just like to keep it in there but you definitely don't need to keep the scoby. You're right. The starter is all the really matters. Thanks so much for your suggestion! 😊

[@nanditanaik2600]

Hello guys, thank you for sharing this recipe. It is awesome. First time, I made Kombucha and two days ago, I flavored(secindary fermentation) it with pineapple and it turned out awesome, so delicious. But it has also formed a small baby scoby in the bottle. I don't know what should I do with this scoby. Any suggestions? Thank you.

[@TheresMrFord]

I appreciate the information on how to make the ginger bug and the scoby. My question is how do I keep away? The fruit flies every time I make apple cider vinegar like it's a swarm

[@dinahjmolijoh2008]

Love u guys. Thx for ur easy to understand kombucha process

[@FermentationAdventure]

We're so happy you enjoyed our video Dinah! Thanks so much for watching. I hope your kombucha is brewing nicely. 😊

[@gabycal7716]

Just got my scoby and can’t wait to try your recipes 🙌🏼But how do you wash those beer bottles?

[@FermentationAdventure]

We're excited for you to get into making Kombucha! For the beer bottles, we usually just use a little soapy hot water to wash. Then we let them air dry upside down. We've been using this rack for years: amzn.to/4bapoLm Hope that helps!

[@gabycal7716]

Thank you very much

[@FermentationAdventure]

Happy to help! 😄

[@agustatang9752]

Sae pisan, abdi ti Indonesia, Bandung, Sundanes

[@FermentationAdventure]

Salam ka anjeun di Indonésia! Kami bagja anjeun mendakan kami sareng ngarepkeun anjeun damel sababaraha hal anu ngeunah! 😊💓

[@JulieBakingLab]

Can we use the Scoby hotel tea as the starter for a new batch of kombucha? Would it be overly acidic and how do we decide how much of the matured starter from the hotel to add into the new batch? We also have to pour most of the Scoby hotel tea away brew a new sweet tea to refresh it for every 6-7 weeks. Can I just replace some of the hotel tea with my new batch of Kombucha tea instead? Thank you for clarifying on this matter. Looking forward to watch your video on how to maintain the Scoby hotel healthy.

[@jeffmorgannz]

Thanks for these videos, just wondering if you're able to do a video on how to look after. A scoby hotel? What maintenance is required etc? Thanks

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thanks for the suggestion Jeff! We'll definitely do a video on the in the future! In the meantime, there's not a ton you have to do with it. You can always drain off most of the liquid and add fresh cooled sweet tea if you want to keep a bunch of scobies happy. We hope that helps and thanks for watching!

[@AboutHealthyFood]

Pineapple works great, really love the taste in kombucha!

[@FermentationAdventure]

Woohoo! It's great to hear you like the pineapple flavor in your kombucha. Any other favorite flavors?

[@floratula1046]

I love the way you guys make your videos. I started take kombucha

[@FermentationAdventure]

Fantastic! Happy fermenting to you! 🥰

[@tonyozimek2116]

Great video, just starting our fermentation journey. Did you ever make the Scoby Hotel video??

[@FermentationAdventure]

We hope we've helped get you started! We haven't made that video yet but basically you can just put scobies in a large jar with a little finished kombucha and fill it with sweet tea. That should keep for a long time on the counter. Really though whenever we've saved scobies we never seem to use them! 🙂

[@FermentationAdventure]

Hi! It's kind of crazy, but no, we haven't gotten around to recording that one, but... the scoby hotel is basically like keeping a batch of kombucha going on the counter at room temperature, where you would continue to refresh with fresh sweet tea occasionally. And the scobys would continue to multiply, so you would probably end up with more scobys than you need, so some people will eat them, make them into jerky, or candied scobys. Or better yet, gift them to friends! Hope that helps!

[@TheHouseboat1]

I am very excited to start this process and I just ordered 1/2 gallon jars and lids with handles 😀 My question is... after I begin this how long before I can drink my first kombucha? Thanks guys!

[@FermentationAdventure]

It depends on how warm your house is and how active the kombucha culture is but I'm sure you'll have some delicious kombucha pretty quick! It really depends on how strong you like the vinegar taste so probably in a week or less if you like!

[@sigridszurley2717]

Dobyou have a video on making and maintaining a scoby hotel?

[@FermentationAdventure]

Hello! That video's not out yet, but the scoby hotel is basically one big jar of plain sweet tea that you can place all your scobies in so that you can store them for future use. You would just need to keep refreshing the sweet tea every 6 weeks or so by dumping out most (but not all) of the liquid and then topping the scoby hotel back up with fresh sweet tea. It's basically like continually creating kombucha on the counter. Hope that helps! 😄

[@petersydow4002]

scoby is very easy to make from GT,S origanal synergy just leave 1/5 of the bottle untouched and add a teaspoon of white sugar.and wait for about a week

[@FermentationAdventure]

Definitely! It's so much easier than people realize.

[@TheLittlmystri]

“Scoby Hotel” love it!😂💕:0)

[@FermentationAdventure]

Why not?! They have to live somewhere! 😂

[@keelee-johns]

So helpful and I feel much more confident in my ability to make own kombucha at home now! I am still wondering if I need to "burp" the flavored kombucha every day after I move it to the fridge and begin drinking from it or there is a point where there is no longer a cause for concern that it will explode?

[@FermentationAdventure]

Hi! That's great that you're getting into the fun world of fermentation! How much burping is needed really just depends on how active the ferment still is, meaning how quickly the pressure is building. If you wait to refrigerate your kombucha until it is less active, then there will be less concern while it is in the fridge since the fermentation process will slow way down in the cool temps. If you notice the pressure still builds quickly, then you may want to burp it more regularly. Hope that helps!

[@swfgardener7195]

I am just learning how to ferment and I love your channel. Do you have a recipe for a generic fermented coke? I need something to mix with my bourbon.

[@FermentationAdventure]

Ooooo that would be so good! We haven't tried making a coke imitation yet but that would be a good one! We'll have to look that one up and get creative. Until then you can use ginger ale or any of the other sodas for some good mixers!

[@MateoKupstysChica]

thank you for the video! you explained it very well! Greetings from Colombia! :)

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thank you!! Welcome Columbia! We're happy to hear from you! 😄

[@flamingfire]

The Pineapple Jalapeno sounds so tasty..

[@FermentationAdventure]

It had a nice flavor! The fruit and peppers have a sweet and spicy taste to it. Try it out!

[@kimwalter1269]

Hi guys great video thank you! Im new to kombucha and your video has given me the courage to begin my first ferment. Just wondering what size bottles you are using in the video. I have 1lt swingtop bottles and just trying to work out the ratio of fresh fruit. Thank you 😊

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thank you so much for watching! We're excited to hear you're starting your kombucha journey! The pressure-safe flip-top bottles we use are 16 ounces.

[@MsJacquese99]

Do you strain the fruit out after the second fermentation or does that stay in the bottle until it is all done? Do you eat the fruit?

[@FermentationAdventure]

Hi! You can definitely eat the fruit after the second fermentation! Fizzy fruit! You can choose to either leave the fruit in the bottle while you store it in the refrigerator, or you can filter it out. If you filter it out, however, you would lose some of the carbonation that was building during secondary fermentation. But on the other hand, the fruit can get soft and lose its taste while your ferments are being stored in the fridge for a long time. We find the best solution is to leave the fruit in, but to drink it within a month. Hope that helps! ❤️

[@shannoncook2223]

I have a question, I just grew my 1 st Scoby thanks to your video. Can I use the liquid from this jar to make my Kombucha from? Nevermind I rewatched this video and you answered my question?

[@FermentationAdventure]

Yes, you got it! That would be your starter culture for making Kombucha. 😄

[@gretchenmarie4240]

Can you explain ‘SCOBY hotel’? How do we store, feed, keep that a healthy environment for SCOBY?

[@FermentationAdventure]

We're working on that one soon Gretchen! In the meantime, basically just make another batch of kombucha and you can put your scobies in that. Every once in a while (maybe a month or more) make a new batch of tea and transfer them in there. That should work great! Thanks for watching!

[@cindy5562]

I'm looking for a ginger snap cookie and raisin-filled cookie flavored kombucha or ginger bug soda or water kefir. Orange creamsicle flavored kombucha or ginger bug soda or water kefir. Those nabisco lemon cooler cookies would be a great flavor too.

[@FermentationAdventure]

😮😮😮 Whoah! Those all sound like amazing flavors! It'd be fun to experiment with a bunch of those.

[@kjhidee]

I love all that you both are doing love watching you. so I'm on day two of my ginger bug and all the ginger has floated to the top but other then that it all looks great nice amount of bubbles, so I'm happy, but let me know if that's an issue. Take care love to keep watching

[@FermentationAdventure]

Woohoo! That's great to hear Heid! It sounds like you're on your way to some tasty ginger ale. Once you get a good batch it's addicting especially when you have your friends and family try it. Thanks for the love and let us know how it goes! ❤️❤️❤️

[@veratrisna6322]

Hello! I am from Indonesia. The 2nd fermentation with fruits is only takes 2 days? Appreciate your advice! Thank you!

[@FermentationAdventure]

Hello to you in Indonesia! It depends on the temperature of your environment but for us with around 74 degrees F it took us about two days on the second fermentation. Thanks for the question and we hope that helps! 😊🥤

[@heather5254]

I'm curious about the hotel. You take a little to add to your next batch but how do you take care of the hotel? Do you feed it?

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thanks for the question Heather! All you have to do is keep putting your scobies in a jar. After a while if it gets too vinegary, pour most of it off and top up with fresh sweet tea. That's it! 😊

[@georgecarlson3033]

Kia ora from Aotearoa (New Zealand), love you guys an your channel you have opened my old eyes ,and now I want more, since I'm from Aotearoa and were called Kiwis not because of the fruit but an unusual flightless bird.......which brings me back to kiwi fruit would you lovely couple like to try making a kiwi fruit soda, I'd be very interested in your opinion Thanku and keep up the great work

[@FermentationAdventure]

Kiwi fruit soda would be very interesting! I bet it would have a sweet but very tangy flavor. We haven't tried that yet but we might in the future. Let us know if you try it! Cheers out to you in New Zealand! We'd love to visit there one day.

[@antleq1338]

I really like your videos! I have been trying to make mavi or mabi or mauby which is a fermented beverage from Puerto Rico that i grew up with that is fermented in the sun using a tea made from mavi bark along with cinnamon, ginger, and white and brown sugar. I have yet to create something I'm not afraid to drink. Lol. I don't know if you have ever heard of this or have any advice. I have been getting dark sediment that looks scary to me and not what I remember from growing up. I have been avoiding anything that doesn't smell like what remember. Any advice appreciated.

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thanks so much for the question Ant! We haven't tried making Puerto Rican mavi yet but it sounds like it's a type of root beer. We'll have to look into that more before we could give you any tips on it. We'll have to try making some ourselves. I bet it's delicious! Thanks so much for the idea!

[@MountainJohn]

Hey Fermentation Adventure! I was the guy who requested a Kvass video a while back!. Would it be possible if you could do another video however I am curious about Banana Beer. (similar to a ginger ale or more alcoholic if you wanted.) The reason I am requesting this, is because it seems to be quite difficult to properly settle all the solids in banana. I made an amazing banana beer but it was cloudy due to the banana sediment. Maybe if I had waited longer they would have fully settled to the bottom? I'd love to see you two do a video on making a crystal clear beverage. Its an amazing desert beer and goes well with many things (like coconut icecream :) *I saw you two had that* )

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thank you for the ideas! We are trying best we can to get to a long list of videos we'd like to make, so we'll get there! Banana beer sounds really interesting! And definitely we'll talk about racking off your ferment in the future to get a clear drink. For now, you could try pouring the drink without stirring it up first.

[@maribellelebre6809]

Banana beer?!?!?! Sounds awesome!

[@davespedzia8374]

Great videos, quick question, how do you guys top up the Scoby Hotel? When I start a brew after having created my first scoby I took 2 cups of bucha out of the hotel with the scoby for my first brew. How would I go about topping of the scoby hotel now? Do I brew additional tea with sugar and just top it off, can I just top off with water, or do I take 2 cups out of my first brew and put it in the scoby hotel? What options are viable?

[@FermentationAdventure]

Hello! The scoby hotel is basically like continually creating kombucha on the counter. You would just need to keep refreshing the sweet tea every so often. When you use some of it, you can top it off with fresh sweet tea. Hope that helps! 😄

[@fernandamartinez6184]

Hello! You should do a video about the Scoby hotel! Also, if I am going to make kombucha, can I leave the starter tea without scoby for a week? Or should I cut my scoby in half? (one for the starter tea and other for my first kombucha batch)

[@maryfrancesc714]

Your the best! I bought the synergy raw kombucha but I put it in the fridge waiting till I can do the process. Did I mess it up? ❤

[@FermentationAdventure]

Hey there! Refrigerating the kombucha is perfectly fine. 😄

[@Jk-ko6tc]

In fermentation when do we use cloth or airlock as a cover?

[@medusa1448]

After trying your ginger bug recipe, which started off great 5 days later, went flat the all bubbles fizz disappeared before I could make anything, so I thought ill try this see how it goes.

[@FermentationAdventure]

Hi! We'd love to hear how your kombucha journey worked out?

[@sandrastimson4411]

Hi really enjoyed watching your videos thank you for all your tips. I am now on my first Kombucha journey, I'm doing a second fermentation with raspberries and other fruits and it looks like it's ready for refrigeration. How long will it keep in the fridge with the fruit in it (if I don't drink it all in a couple of days that is🤭) ?

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thanks so much for the love Sandra! ❤️❤️❤️ We've stored ours in the fridge for extended periods and it's been fine for us since the pH is down in the acid range. Of course you always want to make sure there's no mold, smells good, tastes good etc. We hope that helps!

[@coosummer]

can the scoby be reused or put back into the scoby hotel after 2nd fermentation? also after the first fermentation, will it produce another scoby?

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thanks so much for your question! You can keep reusing the scobies over and over if you'd like! You'll definitely start seeing another scoby forming in no time when you're making batches of kombucha. We hope that helps and happy fermenting! 😊

[@nicolecobe1486]

So I'm making kombucha, I'm to the phase of adding fruit. So leave on the counter with fruit for a couple days? Then put it in fridge? Do you leave fruit in it til you drink it all?

[@FermentationAdventure]

You got it right! In the secondary fermentation we just leave the fruit in and drink it along with the kombucha as long as it all looks good, smells good, and tastes good. We hope that helps! 🥤😊

[@sbrahaney8451]

I love the carbonation. If i burp my bottles does it mean less fizzy? Or, just no explosions!

[@FermentationAdventure]

Yes it will definitely mean it'll be less fizzy but you don't want any explosions! One way you can gauge how much pressure is in the bottle is by using a soda bottle that's made for pressure and giving it a squeeze. We hope you're getting some tasty kombucha! 😊

[@sakuraacademy2561]

Thanks for sharing. How do I get first Scoby ?

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thank you for watching! You can create your own scoby by using this technique: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWrRY4hvqNeWnqc You can buy a bottle of kombucha in the store and use that method. Or, you can also buy one online. We used this one when we first got started: amzn.to/2PQvAEp Enjoy!

[@jerryp2341]

Hello- Great videos. On the secondary fermentation you used the kombucha plain (no fruit ,etc) and capped the bottle it and you said something like "with the carbonation added". Where did the carbonation come from?

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thanks for the question Jerry! Since the kombucha starter is alive, it's eating the sugar and turning it into alcohol and gas. If you put that into a bottle made for pressure, the kombucha starter will keep producing C02 and build pressure up in the bottle. It's adding carbonation itself from the fermentation process. If we misspoke we hope this clears it up! Happy fermenting!

[@alexanderzudov4796]

Nice Video, definitely gona give this a try

[@FermentationAdventure]

Cool! Thanks for watching and happy fermenting!! 😃

[@brendacosta2350]

Love your videos and your energy!

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thank you so much Brenda! Your kindness is much appreciated and we are glad you are a part of our fermentation culture!

[@lr6844]

Nutrition wise: what is the difference between organic apple cider vinegar with mother and kombucha? You mentioned in your video that the finished product smelled vinegary. Thanks !

[@FermentationAdventure]

They're both very vinegary and tasty tangy and delicious! Just a different set of probiotics!

[@joymoore8163]

I knew of scoby years ago. How could I purchase some.

[@FermentationAdventure]

You can also make your own SCOBY by following this process: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWrRY4hvqNeWnqc

[@janeroque4733]

Hi! This is a great video for starting with kombucha! So, for the second fermentation, is it only 2 or 3 days? How do you know that it is ready?

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thank you so much for the question Jane! It really depends on how active your starter is and how warm your house is that you're fermenting in. It might be more or less. You can taste it along the way to see if it's a flavor that you like. If it's too sweet you can let it go longer. The longer you go the more vinegar taste it will have. We hope that helps!

[@angelicahernandez5846]

God bless you guys for sharing ❤🙏😇

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thank you! Happy fermenting! 🥰

[@meemeeliew7193]

Thank you for the video again! Can I know how long is the 2nd fermentation from end to end?

[@FermentationAdventure]

You're so welcome! The secondary fermentation can be anywhere from a day or two up to a handful of days if you like. It all depends on the flavor you like. Good luck and happy fermenting!

[@peterlowings8785]

Thank you for introducing me into the world of fermentation WOW 🤩 I am well up on my Water Kefir grains Production and great flavours and plenty Carbonation , so thumbs up there. Hoping you may be able to help with the Kombucha 2nd fermentation? This video you started with 4 types of bottles the fruit and nothing added but you never showed the finished product of the nothing added brown bottle. I say this because i have been trying with the 2nd fermentation without adding any fruit or sugar and the bottles are very low in carbonation in fact none. have left for over a week. The SCOBY is very healthy in the first stage( 8 Days warm enviroment ) and grows and lots action in tea solution, but the second ferment bottled & sealed, sits and no carbonation. Can you suggest a solution , much appreciated

[@FermentationAdventure]

Wow, good catch about that brown bottle of plain kombucha! 😅 We did try our plain kombucha right after the primary fermentation and it was refreshing! Here's that exact moment: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoG5fpqHeJ5kg9Esi=ciEPFEuoS1_d_uWS&t=398 🥰 But, as far as building carbonation in the second fermentation, the fruit really helps kick start the process and it's much easier to get carbonation that way. You could try bottling the plain kombucha sooner so that you catch the kombucha at a time when the fermentation process is still going strong. That might help create some more carbonation, but just be cautious that the pressure could build more quickly in the bottle.

[@peterlowings8785]

Thank you for getting back 🤩 Will give it a go👍🏽 I forgot to mention how much we love your wonderful enthusiasm for this amazing natural process. 🥰🙏🏼

[@FermentationAdventure]

Aww, thanks so much for the love! 😄 And thank you for being a part of our fermentation community! ❤️

[@richardswellington7534]

Can I use a scobe out of my apple cidar vinegar?

[@catdee3534]

I love your videos! Ready for more learning, any idea when you will start back up? How is reno going?

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thanks so much Cat! We should be getting some more ferments together soon! We're starting to get antsy again and make some more projects. Thanks so much for watching! 💕

[@eulefuchs8058]

How do you know when the first fermenation is done/ready? What is the sign? The ready new scoby? I have been ding Kombucha for 2 months now, and when I first started I was told it's 2 weeks. But I'm in Spain, so the tmperatures here are about 27-32 degrees Celsius in summer.

[@FermentationAdventure]

We like letting the first one go much farther than we would normally like to make sure a scoby grows. After that it tastes very vinegary and we like to ferment one more batch from it to drink. It's tasty stuff!

[@beckisublett7287]

What if you get a small bit of mold on the Scoby that formed?

[@FermentationAdventure]

Oh no! Wondering why you may have gotten the mold... Too much Scoby drying out and above the water line, perhaps? Personally, when it comes to mold, we would lean towards throwing the batch out and starting over. Thankfully it's fairly simple to start a new Scoby and make some new kombucha. Hope this helps!

[@james_thegirl]

wish yall kept up this series!

[@FermentationAdventure]

Hi! We will! Thank you for the support! So many ideas on the horizon. We'll be back at it soon! 💗

[@tommywatson4822]

When you add your fruit. Could you not put in a jar with an airlock for that fermentation.

[@FermentationAdventure]

You definitely can! It might even turn out better with an airlock. Try and out and let us know how it goes!

[@jane78750]

Another awesome video from both of you. Thank you. You inspire me to make this recipe and I'm making it now but I get stuck in the middle of it 😅. The starter tea I'm using is from the liquid that I make the Scoby from scratch. With this liquid there's sediment at the bottom, do I mix the solution up and take enough to use it as a starter tea or do I not mix it and just use the clear solution that's on top? Thanks in advance

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thanks so much for the question Jane! You should be able to use the clear liquid or mix it up just the same. The starter tea should have plenty of culture in it but it's also a more acid pH to give the scoby a comfortable pH to live in. I hope it's going well for you. Happy fermenting!

[@jenniferwalters579]

What should I do with pineapple skins? Ferment in mother liquid and drink? Do you have a link? I’m new and I like the idea of using everything.

[@FermentationAdventure]

Oh yes! We have a great recipe for you. Definitely try making some Mexican pineapple tepache. It's delicious and made right from the pineapple skins! fermentationadventure.com/mexican-tepache-fermented-pineapple-drink-recipe/ We hope you enjoy and happy fermenting! 🍍

[@jenniferwalters579]

I’m excited!

[@FermentationAdventure]

Woohoo!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@jenniferwalters579]

I have scoby whose hotel is not tea, it is from apple cider vinegar. Just so I understand, may I add this liquid to any starter liquid such as the tea you made here? You may have addressed this with me in another video so please be patient with me. You’ve mentioned cross contamination before therefore I wondered about bacteria not being the same kind of bacteria 🦠 in the two solutions therefore it might not ferment. To put it another way, do I need to start anew and make a tea scoby in order that I can make a tea kombucha?

[@jenniferwalters579]

Thank you again. You’ve been great. It’s been recommended for cancer. Do you know anything about that?

[@faithw7177]

Hey, I followed the steps in your original video to make the scoby from scratch. I’m using that original batch as my starter tea and using the scoby from that batch. Can I let the rest of that starter tea batch sit out on the counter and wait until the new batch has finished fermenting and add the new scoby’s into that original starter tea as my “scoby hotel”? Also, should I be adding water every time I take out some of the starter tea for a batch? Hopefully my questions made sense, thanks!

[@FermentationAdventure]

Thanks so much for the questions Faith! It sounds like you know what you're doing! You could either leave your scobies in the same batch they were made in or even start a fresh batch of kombucha using the same method and put all of your scobies in that batch. It should work well. If you let the starter tea batch sit on the counter you'll probably see that you'll even get another scoby on top of that batch after a bit of time. You probably could add water if you like when you take out some of the starter but instead what we do is just make a fresh batch of kombucha so it doesn't dilute the tannins to make sure the tannins keep in balance. I hope that helps! Happy fermenting!

[@faithw7177]

The Fermentation Adventure Thank you so much for the detailed response, I appreciate it! Very helpful!!

[@FermentationAdventure]

Oh yeah! Glad we could help 😃