The Complete Guide to Homemade Kombucha

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I made this DIY kombucha guide because all the other ones seem to be half an hour long and split into separate parts. Instead of dropping a whole paycheck on a gallon of old expensive tea, buy the supplies below and start making it for a nickel.
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[@xlittlep]

I don't understand how this video only has 150k views still. Of all the kombucha starter videos out there, this one is clearly the best, and it's the one I send to people when they want to begin their own kombucha starter at home.

[@inigo137]

Getting pinned on a video from months ago today, that's pretty good. Same as the kombucha starter video, lol.

[@bbpue]

@@inigo137 i feel like it's weird that he went back and pinned this comment lol

[@DockterDoom]

"Wider than the pay range at Condé Nast" 💀

[@KarlCarpenter]

Someone check on Bon Appetite, I think he just murdered their corpse.

[@katie-vq4op]

lmaoooo so good

[@asifsba1]

Bro. I came here looking for this comment. 🔥😂🤣

[@Basomic]

And with a completely straight face. Didn't even phase him

[@alexricky87]

⚰️💀🐴🐎 😭🤣😂🤣😂

[@MaXLebel]

This dude is the only man who can straight up tell me an ad is incoming and I will still watch it bc he deserves all the support. Thx for the content my man

[@Smitlerr]

I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE!

[@Will-watchingvideos]

So true!

[@mfundosabela5445]

100% but another point is the Ad is at the end of his content. Not like some people who put it in the middle and force you to watch it

[@uniworkhorse]

Damn I didn't realize it too

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen1051]

@@mfundosabela5445 LLLJJL

[@cameronharvey4746]

This man has really perfected the modern style of instructional video. Direct, relatable, informative.

[@emranh]

Aint that the truth!

[@stevenpatrick8]

As a home brewer myself, this video is the most comprehensive, concise source of information for those looking to brew kombucha at home. Could have used this while I was starting out, but learned something even today. Thanks!

[@bubblegumplastic]

What did you learn! I'm interested

[@overeasy1489]

SAME!

[@Greenteabook]

I brewed buch back in college and learned mostly from blogs and the wonderful lady I got my SCOBY from, but this was so to the point and refreshing. No need to scroll through his buch making journey or ask about his grandkids!

[@emranh]

Same here. Loved the adding juice for taste part.

[@Andre-xh3ce]

I've never even had kombucha and have no intention of brewing my own but you better believe I watched this whole video

[@abbyferrari]

I've never had it because they don't sell it where I live, once I realized that kombucha was one of the ingredients I stopped watching it as a tutorial, and started watching just for the entertainment factor

[@kamo7293]

I keep coming back to this video thinking "soon I'll make my own" even though I have never had it

[@mirheartsoju]

"Margin of error is wider than the pay range at Conde Nast" THE SHADE

[@clkuski]

well deserved shade though.

[@AxxLAfriku]

Do you have any idea who is replying to your comment right now? It's me, the FUNNIEST MAN ALIVE! My videos are so extremely funny, if you don't cry tears of laughter, you are allowed to DISLIKE my EXTREMELY FUNNY videos! Do you think my videos are funny, dear as

[@thestellarelite]

Loved this!

[@svenislegend]

@@AxxLAfriku are you trying to get thumbed down? Because that was painful.

[@aidensnacklad4178]

@@svenislegend he spams every trending video

[@ladybooog]

"Fruit flies love acid more than Facebook employees on Micro-dose Mondays" LMAO

[@briansegarra9312]

Yeah I was laughing my ass off was gonna coment it but you did it first 😂

[@dumbjessie1471]

this is why I drink toilet water kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaTGpJZroailb7s

[@Keyoff89]

So great lol

[@nickers7496]

Wow that was very specific... Lol

[@t17389z]

As a friend of a former facebook employee who did a lot of microdosing, can confirm.

[@Distillari]

As a professional fermenter, this might be the best introductory video I've seen. It's concise, comprehensive, and entertaining. I don't do kombucha anymore, but most of this applies to natural soda, tepache, ginger beer, kvass... really all other fermented beverages. Small correction, PET bottles (at least the ones designed for carbonated beverages) are generally rated much higher pressure than (most) glass bottles. You can actually get higher carbonation levels in plastic soda bottles than glass. I'll be recommending this video to all the people asking me how they can get into fermenting. Thanks for the great work.

[@lordmuhehe4605]

Also, I think PET bottles are safer, because they won't explode into hundreds of hard sharp pieces. A good choice for second fermentation.

[@olliestone5549]

A bastion of charisma. Teach me your ways, I too wish to be sassy without people saying I'm an ass.

[@HeuristicsEnjoyer]

Step1: write a script for everything you say

[@olliestone5549]

@@HeuristicsEnjoyer Sounds like what someone with social anxiety would do, plan everything out and stuff.

[@_FrozenPotato_]

Would that just make you sy then?

[@Nagutama]

Step 2: be handsome.

[@Thalanna]

... omg that Condé Nast jab. I wasn't ready for this xD

[@elitheartist]

shaq always sound like he's giving us secret information that the cooking world is hiding from normal people

[@lennartwars]

I just watched an 8 minute video on how to make a drink I have never heard of. Good Saturday so far.

[@melsyoutube]

4:55 rock hard and tearing to get down my gullet? Yes please sir 🥺

[@sophiebailey4891]

😂

[@GGanon]

5:19 Alien life form detected

[@internetshaquille]

EL CUCUY

[@evanuah]

Internet Shaquille ten cuidado

[@annarobinson7380]

Tbh I have no interest in making Kombucha whatsoever, but that didn't stop my ass from watching this entire video to support our cooking daddy

[@TheKatKrow]

Something I like to do to speed up the cooling process of the tea is making only half the volume I aim for (with the same amount of tea ofc), dissolving the sugar in that while it's hot and then adding cold water from the fridge, usually that already ends up slightly above room temperature, but I've found it a useful shortcut :) also the fact that fruit flies love raw kombucha makes it a great DIY fly trap, just mix it with a few drops of dish soap to break the surface tension. I've had a bit of a fruit fly problem this summer and this has really helped 👌

[@biggrocc19]

Pro brewer here. The only reason I might not add fresh water to brewed tea (for fermentation) would be that the fresh water has NOT been pasteurized. This isn't a huge deal in kombucha, as the water probably doesn't have any bacteria/yeast that won't be present in the SCOBY. Also, heating up water (especially boiling) can help drive off any volatile compounds that could contribute off-flavors. But, there is kombucha and kombucha, so take my experience with a grain of salt.

[@TheKatKrow]

@@biggrocc19 that's a good point!

[@WhatWeEatTonight]

Kombucha and cocaine every day. That's how you spell health

[@hakim6158]

The title sounds like a 400 page book.

[@wynngwynn]

Did he change it? It's like 6 words.

[@KyrieFortune]

@@wynngwynn no, Hakim is saying the title of the video sounds like the title of a 400 page book, and as someone who has read many 400 page books on making things, he's right

[@TheRacingWind]

"the margin of error is wider than the pay range at Condé Nast" did u just

[@GlidingChiller]

"The margin of error is wider than the pay range at Conde Nast" LOL

[@GuiiSanttoss]

I've been interest in some easy fermentation for a while and after daddy himself offered us this gift, i think i'm ready.

[@AndKento]

If you want something really simple to start of with i'd recommend red onions! Super easy and super rewarding as you can use the onions on almost anything

[@julicoole]

This is simple but starting from total scratch (if you make your own scoby) it can take a month+ to have booch. A real simple ferment would just be putting some peppers in 2-3% salt water

[@abdonabdo]

Man! you hands down have the best informative, to the point, most consize food channel out there... And I watched a loooot of them. Who have time these days to sit through 30 minute long video to learn Sth that can take less than 10 minutes to teach!!?? I have been wanting to make kambucha for months now... Every other KZbinr makes it such a big, looong complicated procedure with many tools to buy..... And I was worried to dip my toes into it.... You made it so much easy and not a big deal at all.... Amazing content and I really appreciate it. Thanks a lot

[@000DAAN000]

You, my man, have the best understanding of how to create content for the internet I've seen. Much respect, i love all your videos. Your perfectionism and motivation are an inspiration to me. Cheers

[@ericdonarski1624]

Ya' know, I typically love your vids, but this one is friggin' fantastic. Thanks! Really great vid.

[@warezbb100]

Your videos are excellent! Straight-forward, Zero-BS, and entertaining content. Keep it up!

[@ILostMyOreos]

Fantastic video! Significantly, for safety and also success, it's important to not use unfiltered tap water, as the chlorine content can harm the scoby and allow harmful bacteria to grow if the starting product isn't acidic enough so be sure to used filtered water!

[@4USD]

You're still the best, Shaq. No food/drink CC even comes close to achieving your level of effort, knowledge and charisma. I'll be with you until the end; or at least until you inevitably sell out to SquareSpace or MeUndies and your videos become full length ads with a cooking tutorial in the middle. Keep it up brother!

[@disky01]

I'm not really that into kombucha but I really liked watching the process. Fantastic as always, man. Also, great selection on the Skillshare ad. Pricing your work is a really tough thing to do for a lot of creators and I bet it would help a lot of people.

[@Julianazo95743]

Just about to try this. Perfect timing.

[@FilbieTron]

Timely! I just started my first batch of booch last week! My scoby is already forming. Thanks!

[@psychomaji]

I want to keep my comment as succinct as your delightful videos, so thank you. This condensed, incredibly well scripted & thought out process of cooking video is the exact no bullshit streamlined design that will pave the way for future series. The fact that we get it for free is a glimmer of hope that KZbin isn't dead *yet*. keep it up man im drunk, its 2am lets go

[@uniworkhorse]

Just started brewing start of quarantine! Thank you Shaq for bringing this to more people much love

[@dreamof_me]

Really interesting you’re trying to teach us better judgement. I appreciate you mentioning what can kill us

[@lynneann9166]

you are an amazing dude. thanks for your knowledge.

[@danielcielmaee3642]

I love your style in teaching.

[@joshuaellis7121]

This is so well communicated, and within 10 min, too!

[@AkosuaFire]

I spend about $30 a week on kombucha. I definitely need to start making my own.. thx!

[@JoseMartinez-nm7ht]

As always, great video. Thanks!

[@luketweed3223]

Happy for my guy to get more sponsors! This guy's been killing it since day 1

[@uniworkhorse]

As always be sure to check out more resources and channels too! *You brew kombucha* is a channel specializing in the topic and this lady's been at it for years. Helped me a ton in my noob brewing and answers a lot of questions.

[@katie-vq4op]

Love this video- have been making kombucha myself for awhile but I always have certain hang ups with the carbonation- I'll have to follow this closely and see if I get a different result! Thank u 🙏

[@MsMcPolly]

i don't think i've been happier watching a youtube ad, love ya shaq

[@mariebrady8475]

This was fantastic I wish I had seen it earlier when I started brewing my own kombucha. I never bought different bottles, I had so many GTS bottles that I just took the labels off and I’ve been using those for a year and they work fine although I have replaced some of the tops, I am making kombucha for myself a couple of friends and my parents And have 4 gallons going at various times so I’m never without thanks. Thanks for the advice on what to do with my huge Scoby hotel.

[@AT02129]

great content as always!

[@shale3768]

Love the shade at BA

[@TanayLuthra]

I was not expecting a conde naste diss but I am all for it

[@MiguelPerez-nb2ib]

This was great!

[@SasserReturns]

this is good shit shaq. i love you man

[@jeng395]

Awesome video!

[@tlt8919]

dope as always my dude :)

[@once.upon.a.time.]

I had no idea you could drink kombucha without carbonating it first! This was SO helpful, my first batch was such a disaster, but you've restored my confidence.

[@seth286]

Smooth, nice vid bruv

[@StrawberryDonutKing]

3:29 Timestamp for the mention of Grolsch. TWENTE IS INTERNATIONAL.

[@konohasappy]

Dit is nu een nederdraad

[@morphbal1234]

de uitspraak was niet geweldig

[@jasonports8517]

G E K O L O N I S E E R D

[@MrKyle700]

feel like we are on the same wavelength i have my first batch of alcoholic kombucha brewing at the moment, perfect timing haha. everyone doing fermenting / growing during quarantine

[@tomlangford1999]

Loved the background cameo at 5:20

[@calebterr8877]

great video, it reminded me on how many different ways you could make kombucha....I should experiment more...

[@anyagipsov3477]

THANK YOU

[@sof2632]

i grew my own SCOBY last month! My kombucha has been brewing for a little less than a week, but it’s not ready for the second fermentation yet

[@LaviGaming]

I like the new kitchen!

[@williamw.2610]

Thanks shaq

[@bosky78]

Not only do I no longer "concern myself with the pitfalls of commercialized Kombucha" but this man has somehow miniaturized Hawthorne's vinyl so it can fit inside his microwave! Amazing.

[@karmakameleon113]

Aww man, this brings back mad memories for me. My mom used to brew her own honey mead and kombucha in our downstairs hallway closet, using Manchurian mushrooms for the kombucha. First time I ever got drunk I was 6; I was always curious about what my mom was brewing in the closet so I finally got the courage to sneak in and take a sip out of one of the 2 jugs that were in there. I didn't know which was which but apparently I went for the mead. Good times.

[@XDdu73]

thank you so much ! I've been wanting to make kombucha and it all seemed so complicated

[@beclops]

That Condé Nast shade was too sweet to ignore

[@_benrelf]

Great vid.

[@aleksanderk6765]

great stuff - just subbed!

[@Zoebrownings]

Yaaaay!! 8 min video 🎉🎉🎉

[@redred333]

BEST. ty

[@leprechaungiant1]

Two tips. For the 2F, you can use the same store bought bottle that you have previously purchases, just sanitize. Also, using real fruit is easy, just strain before serving.

[@CurbsideCurse]

Proud that I started brewing kombucha BEFORE the Shaq vid. Otherwise, this is great. I'll now direct friends to this short vid instead of the Pro Home Cooks one, which is also great but longer and a bit more intimidating.

[@pandapanda5738]

When net Shaq makes a new video I gain joy

[@_JS96]

I started my kombucha from scratch without seed, and it worked just fine! I let mine go for 2 or 3 months though, and it's insanely strong. Booch is awesome though, I like mine more on the sour tangy side, but the magic is you can do whatever you want, provided you let it ferment enough

[@Basomic]

0:03 you KNOW it's going to as short as possible when Mr. Concise prefaces the video saying he was pushed to his limits

[@feedflo]

Homemade Kombucha! Very nice!

[@safe]

🥇I'll take this thanks

[@internetshaquille]

This is the true patreon benefit

[@ryanrinn4041]

Been thinking about making some kombucha for a while now. Since you made this video i guess ill do it. I watched your add

[@kassiemyst3876]

here before the "comments 14 hours ago but uploaded 1 minute ago????" good stuff.

[@internetshaquille]

Patreon early access, baybeeeeeeh

[@fredfredrickson8892]

Internet Shaquille Something might be wrong my friend Im not a patreon and I have access

[@cranknlesdesires]

@@internetshaquille my boy slipped this one out early

[@hlpevrhrtnvr]

imagine if someone actually made $100 for a picture of his feet

[@marisakate328]

i went through a homemade kombucha phase my junior year of high school and gave my friend a SCOBY. My friend started her batch and her dad threw it out and said it was dangerous :(

[@PaulWeiner123]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@lodevijk]

He was right. If my child risks serious food poisoning because of some hipster youtuber, I'm gonna intervene if I can. This stuff could really kill you.

[@cheongziyong8871]

@@lodevijk ??? Nothing here is particularly deadly.

[@stirfrypho1846]

@lodevijk how could this kill you??

[@lodevijk]

@@stirfrypho1846 read the Wikipedia article about Kombucha. The positive health claims have no substance, yet there have been cases of liver and kidney failure, and death. The max safe dose is circa 120ml, or half a glass. That's very easy to exceed.

[@davidbranch7425]

7:21 that edit made me laugh so damn hard idk why

[@idkfortheday]

He talks so calmly really nice video

[@Polymerization2]

canine crossing at 5:19!!! ㅇㅅㅇ

[@livecool.diecool]

I truly despise kombucha but I love watching your videos so here I am. I will never try this but good video as always

[@doctoryoinky]

u the man homie

[@turtlepony7114]

A combination of my two favorite things: booch and shaq 🥰

[@nathantyrrell5447]

Metaphors on point

[@parkpatt]

I've found that you can just do the entire fermentation in a closed vessel. The end result is a little more like beer than traditional kombucha but it is a great way to get the fizz without doing a second fermentation. I think you could probably just do an open-air ferment for the first week and then cover it for the next week -- as long as you added enough sugar to the tea, it should carbonate. I'm still experimenting with this method, though.

[@julicoole]

wow color me intrigued. reply when u have advice for a newbie

[@parkpatt]

​@@julicoole I'm pretty confident about the closed-vessel fermentation method so I'll say a little more about that. I mostly use mason jars and canning lids, though there are definitely better tools out there. The canning lids aren't really designed to keep pressure in, but they work well enough to get carbonation to happen. The canning lids and rings also tend to oxidize and get black stuff on the jars over time. I've never had any issues with exploding -- I think the seals fail long before enough pressure builds to be dangerous. for 1 quart of tea I use about a half cup of sugar. Once the sugar is dissolved and the tea is around human body temperature, add your SCOBY or starter liquid, seal it up, and wait 1 to 2 weeks! If you use a narrow neck bottle, be careful when opening, as it loves to spew everywhere. One note about this method is I'm not sure about the impact it has on the long-term health of the SCOBY. I've been doing it for a few months with a SCOBY I got from someone else and everything seems fine so far, but it's possible that something about this method would cause the SCOBY to deteriorate down the road and I just haven't noticed it yet. Also, since my original comment here, I've opened a few bottles of the stuff I made using that method of leaving uncovered for the first week, then covering for the second -- so I can say a little more about how that method looks. It worked! Definitely funkier and more acidic than the closed-vessel method, and has a fizz, but not quite as much of a fizz as I'd like. Might have to leave it in the covered state for longer than 1 week, or maybe Shaq is right and you do need to add more sugar before closing it up.

[@genecurrivan2799]

Well done

[@jsmooooov]

I love you internet shaq

[@DrRiq]

I've never tried this and now I really want to

[@ItsMisterEp]

This is great. I would only recommend a higher quality loos leaf tea

[@cantab345]

I actually love this man. No further comments. G

[@alyssayarbrough6290]

i love you internet shaquille you remind me of my friends cool brother in law

[@parodoxicalization]

Lol how did you just uploaded a video about Kombucha? Haha you're the man when it comes to DIY

[@RichardLasquite]

That CN burn. :chef's kiss:

[@daolchang]

oh damn that BA shadeeee

[@Jl18086]

secure that ad money king!

[@hannahlee4262]

I love my esoteric fermented drinks. Can you teach us how to make kefir?

[@stinkybutt42069]

HELL YEAH!!!

[@jasonlieberman4606]

Best 101 I've seen.