Ultimate *Updated* Guide to Homemade Kombucha (1st and 2nd Fermentation)

VIDEO CHAPTERS
01:08 - What is kombucha?
2:12 - What is a SCOBY?
3:54 - Brewing Kombucha (First Fermentation)
19:00 - Flavoring & Bottling (Second Fermentation)
27:00 - Carbonation
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RELATED VIDEOS & LINKS
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*Tea: www.youbrewkombucha.com/tea
*Sugar: www.youbrewkombucha.com/sugar
*What's a SCOBY: www.youbrewkombucha.com/what-...
*How to find a quality SCOBY: www.youbrewkombucha.com/how-t...
*How to grow your own SCOBY: www.youbrewkombucha.com/grow-...
*How to make a SCOBY Hotel: www.youbrewkombucha.com/scoby...
* Brewing location: www.youbrewkombucha.com/location
* What to expect during 1st fermentation: www.youbrewkombucha.com/what-...
*Kombucha pH: www.youbrewkombucha.com/kombu...
* How to prep fruit flavorings: • How to Prep Homemade K...
* Bottles & Caps: www.youbrewkombucha.com/choos...
* Burping? www.youbrewkombucha.com/why-i...
* Carbonation guide: www.youbrewkombucha.com/carbo...
* Minimizing Fizzy Messes: www.youbrewkombucha.com/minim...
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[@bekahpellegrino5143]

One trick I learned from alcoholic cider making is that when you bottle it up, also make one a plastic soda bottle. Then you can squeeze it as the days pass and get an idea of how carbonated it is. Once it's unsquishable, you can fridge all the bottles. Absolutely fantastic comprehensive video, thanks!

[@NickyG_vz]

Excellent tip, thanks

[@eduardosastriques4252]

Fantastic tip. Will apply

[@lauracyr3945]

Oh man!!! I miss making hard cider. I need to get back into that! Soda bottle to test for carbonation is what we did too. Works great!

[@eliasromer3322]

Never thought about this. Will definitely try this out!!

[@leelasaraswat4662]

I didn't get this.

[@cquinn2750]

I've been brewing Kombucha for years and this is by far the best, most comprehensive instructional video I have seen. Thank you from a new subscriber

[@susanjane8020]

Received your “Crafter’s Logbook “ Absolutely a need for everyone. Even those longtime brewers. Not sure how I found you. Your lessons and ideas are always appreciated by me. Wonderful knowledge you are sharing. Thank you.

[@Stillpoint23]

I made kombucha back in the early 1990's, and drank so much of it, I started to have the phenomenal feel of becoming a scoby, in other words kind of weird, gelatinous. So many of us were brewing it at the time, we had an endless supply of it, often drinking it instead of water! But, I'm ready to start brewing it again, but not go overboard in my consumption of it! Great video, your delivery is concrete, and concise while not missing pertinent details. Thanks! Time to get this process started :)

[@beateadriana]

So good to see you back!! This is the channel that got me deep into Kombucha brewing. I love just sitting back, sipping on my Cherry Kombucha, while taking notes. :D

[@KKIcons]

Wow I made that today.

[@daleknotts1496]

May I add sugar to it?

[@normawong123]

I just finished watching the older videos, just started my first batch of Kombucha so this is awesome to see an updated video, thank you.

[@AarysGigi]

I'm new and just getting into kombucha brewing, glad to have found this newly updated video. Thank you, your wealth of knowledge has been invaluable. I appreciate you for sharing all of your experience.

[@Stillpoint23]

Thank you, btw, for taking the time to make such a comprehensive yet easy to follow tutorial on how to whip up a successful, and tasty batch of kombucha! Love the lighting in your video too, its really quite calming with no distracting color contrasts. Great job!❤

[@kb1405]

Everything I know about brewing kombucha I learned from you and your old videos. Still brewing a batch every 2 weeks. Good to see you are back!!

[@sjwestmo]

I havent seen one of your videos in my feed in awhile but now i’m reminded how enjoyable and informative your videos are! Ive been brewing for years now and 100%agree with all your advice!

[@lemonystarling1359]

I always love your videos. I just started some kombucha a few weeks ago by growing my own scoby from a bottle of raw GTs and I’m second fermenting now. Can’t wait! I’ve been making it every year for the last 4 years.

[@Sjtabor2000]

Great Job! Enjoy the improvements in your process. You are my favorite Kombucha channel. I love your log book. Nice to keep notes all in one place. Always learning something new.

[@joshuaweezorak7042]

From my experience for making kombucha for the past 10 years You can make a kombucha just by using a simple non pasteurized store-bought kombucha/jun or a starter. However the process is way faster if you have a mother.

[@ginal2643]

Yes! So glad to see you. You are THE ONE who I found to be the best presenter. So clear, to the point, accessible. You cover everything and it's all relevant info presented with zero pretension. And I've been successful ever since. Thank you!

[@buckethead_death_cube_k]

I've probably done 10-15 brews at various levels of success. You present so much valuable information! Thank you.

[@apachewind76]

Thank you for all the hard work you put into these. Especially the links on the bottom.

[@GOINGCRAZYINTHEKITCHEN]

Thank you so much. I just made my first batch of kombucha. Now second fermentation. I looked for videos on the matter several times, but ended up here more than once.

[@wednesday9382]

Thank you!!! I just finished my first batch and am drinking my brew. It is delicious. I really appreciate your clear instructions and discussions of pitfalls, etc.

[@pv3348]

Thank you so much, I had watching your old video before, but welcome back, thanks again.

[@insurroundsound]

Yay! Looking forward to the update....perfectly timed....thanks!

[@omerdonat]

Great to see you back!!! Love your videos...

[@susanheidemann790]

You are an amazing woman👏 I have learned so much from you and just completed brewing up my first batch of strawberry kombucha. It turned out fabulous🎉

[@pirilu2371]

Thanks soo much for updating and sharing your knowledge. Much appreciated.

[@jacquelines3685]

Binged watched all your videos ❤️ so nice to see you uploaded a New video today! I love how you just poured the Strawberry into the New Batch of Kombucha to ferment. I never burp my bottles either & have never had any real problems. I love Fizzy, bubbly Kombucha 😋

[@debleunen6247]

Your videos have been the most helpful. Thank you! I purchased your logbook, successfully started my own SCOBY, and have my second brew in the works.

[@bobbiewilliams3109]

So glad to see an updated video for both process’s combined into one video. Thank you! So glad to see you again! We bought the CBD oil you reviewed and recommended and impressed with the quality of the oil.

[@YouBrewKombucha]

Glad you appreciated the CBD oil :)

[@LauxWilson]

Soo happy you are back!! Grabbing my log now!!

[@ashleyr6557]

I'm brand new to kombucha brewing and your videos have been so incredibly helpful! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. It's much appreciated!

[@louiseskirving2245]

so helpful. many thanks!

[@Rop3nop3]

Starting my first batch today! So excited

[@firstklasshealthandwellnes1077]

I am telling you what, I have had all these same questions and you answered them all in just this one video! Perfectly said and completely understand! Thank you so much it's been great!

[@user-uw4nb1js8r]

I went through all of your videos! Love the way you talk and share, and I personally think you share the best information! This is my third time watching this specific video because this is the 'essential guide' above all with condensed info, each sentence is valuable; one time before start brewing (to learn), second watch after my first brew and third watch after >2nd batch - every time I watch, I learn something again. haha. Also bought your logbook from Amazon. Thanks, Angelica!

[@gracecotton9819]

I have done the same as you; a wealth of information, and I pick up more each time I view.

[@commonlaw5400]

Excellent presentation. Thank you.

[@mah4i]

glad to see to see you back, although it's almost 5 days that i know your channel, you made me interested in kombucha brewing, nice too see an update to whole subject in one video, my Scoby has not arrived but i'm watching every single video :D

[@moniquehenderson156]

From Sydney Australia. I learned Kombucha from you, girl!! Great to see you back on YT. Welcome back! Your tips and instructions are always easy to understand and follow. P.S love your Tepache video as well.

[@dlevy9925]

Learned of you from a friend who gave me my 1st SCOBY. This updated video is a great all-in-one guide, thanks!

[@whatever35636]

This is a great video. I needed a refresher. I usually add ground ginger to the fruit and it adds just enough fizz.

[@christinecasal5522]

So happy to have found your channel. Learning a lot. Thank you for sharing.

[@aine2549]

This was so informative. Thank-you so much! ☺️💙

[@shawrys1]

Great to see the videos back! Very well presented process from start to finish. If you can add the metric equivalent (litres or millilitre) to the videos it will be a little easier for some of us Canadians to follow and not have to look up.

[@YouBrewKombucha]

Will do on the next batch of videos!

[@emmyjoyful1]

Thank you!! Excellent presentation. Lots of info that is useful and accessible and so friendly in presentation.

[@lauraeasthope6516]

Thank you so much, first time brewer here - thrilled today to start the bottling process and having a taste it is fizzy already and tastes delicious. Your info is invaluable.

[@Freesingskills19]

this made making kombucha very doable. i was reluctant after watching other videos b/c they made it much more complicated, but your instruction was thorough and informative. very impressive-- youre a great teacher.

[@monayaseen4428]

Yes welcome back 🌹

[@Gitmo314]

Thanks for the ultimate/updated version, i'm just getting started myself.

[@JolynJessica]

glad to have found your channel. been reading and watching lots of vids on kombucha. but none covered every sspekt ad informative as this video. ❤

[@treezza2817]

Outstanding tutorial! Thank you!

[@endoukenji]

Glad to have you back, been missing ya :)

[@wingnut4200]

Excellent vid. It is obvious you put a lot of time and care to be complete and not skipping steps. I am new to this brew but not to brewing as I am an ex craft beer brewer. I am going to get started thanks to your vids!

[@loki_tha_god]

Your videos have been incredibly helpful in my journey. Personally, I have found 14 day F1 to be about right with 3/4c sugar. It's also convenience since i can alternate two 1G batches and bottle weekly. Another observations is that it took my amazon SCOBY 3-4 batches before it produced good fizz, so be patient if you are just starting.

[@Jetsetfastfood]

May your JOURNEY be sacred..

[@andrewrudge5652]

Interesting comment about the carbonation. My first batch was slow to start but did grow a new scoby in the end, it was a good 4 days before it even started to form. The resulting kombucha was fairly flat even after bottling for a few days. My second batch formed a new scoby after 48hrs and is far more lively, i'm hoping it will render better carbonation when bottled .

[@abdulazuzadel4768]

your comment helped me understand why there is no carbonation in my brew 🙄

[@user-hv3vz2kb2z]

I just made a stronger starter from a bottle of store bought kombucha. I made a tea concentrate and added ice water to cool it down. I’m worried how about it being too cool. Will I ruin it or just just ferment slower?

[@loki_tha_god]

@@user-hv3vz2kb2zcold will stop fermentation, but will not harm the batch at all. once it reaches optimal temperature it will continue fermentation, as long as there is food for it to consume. This is why my sourdough starter will live in the refrigerator for months without any problems at all.

[@natmarie21]

Yay new content!

[@howiewill]

What an abundance of good information! I haven’t even started my first batch yet and I’m hooked!

[@ep081598]

Wonderful video! Thank you for sharing!

[@onionsyes]

Tea bags for the win!

[@26Marlow]

Great-informative video! I'm so glad you did another updated video on kombucha. You are def my top channel for kombucha! You actually really got me into making kombucha. Thanks for all the info! 👍 Nice haircut too! 😊

[@joanneham5469]

Wow so much info! Thank you so much! 💓

[@SeareanMoon]

thanks for the updated one, I am just brewing a new batch so thanks for the tips!

[@potterma63]

Welcome back!

[@jennymontague851]

Good update to refresh my mind on some things I could do to better my brew and also some and new methods creating flavors. Thanks.

[@georgialandau9843]

Your book is terrific! Very helpful.

[@LibertarianFacts]

Best video I've seen on kombucha. Thank you very much.

[@Conservativecritic]

Google helps but videos like these are really great. Every question I had was answered and I was able to brew and bottle my first ever kambucba. Thanks so much for your guidance ❤

[@lowrangeinnovascotia2930]

Excellent video, as one who makes beer, wine and spirits, I can appreciate your dialog on fermenting. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@schites10]

This video is so well made and full of easy to follow information. Thanks!

[@papastummyfuzz9281]

Watching this as I make my first ever batch! Thank you! ❤

[@cindyapps8072]

You are a wonderful teacher and so nice to listen to. Thank you for the helpful tips.

[@sandramedeiros5242]

I have been watching all of your videos and am awaiting my second fermentation of my very first batch. 🤞🍀I hope it turns out good, I can't wait to try it. Thanks for your help!

[@sisonsiblings3282]

I always follow your brewing I’m enjoying it

[@1960genius]

Thank you for this video! You inspired me to start making my own several years ago! Cheers ☺

[@erinstearns2394]

this video is super informative thank you!

[@carmenpaulson5145]

Thank you for this tutorial.

[@MyTube4Utoo]

A very thorough video. Thank you.

[@torstenschidlowski1482]

Phenomenal video. Thank you very much

[@whitneyjohnson7845]

You are so helpful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. I am just getting started in the world of Kombucha and found this video to be such a gem.

[@georgialandau9843]

Your book is terrific! Everyone should get it.

[@michelleadams5451]

Love your videos, I am a beginner and enjoy and love it! Very informative. 😍

[@deborahanne8420]

woot woot! So glad to see this.

[@jennymontague851]

Be careful if you decide to use Pinapple. It tastes wonderful, but it can fizz up like crazy, refrigerate bottles first and then take the lid off slowly and carefully.

[@christinafelton48]

I’m going to do the second fermentation tonight with pineapple. So thank you for the suggestion!!! How much sugar did you add to your pineapple purée?

[@theunclefungus]

Agreed! I used to make a pineapple flavor for my mom, and those bottles were always the most explosive. 😅

[@annalandis8262]

Oh good to know. I just used pineapple 🍍

[@Greatness-dd6pi]

Thanks. I also prefer pineapple bcoz it heals body inflammation. It acts as a pain killer.

[@mojiemy]

Thanks for this great video!

[@user-ks7rl5ne6q]

this is the most comprehensive guide to making kombucha i have seen on here. Thank you

[@smiddleton290]

Superb video .... very precise and detailed. Your pacing / wording is excellent. Looking for the bottle caps that expand with 2nd fermentation and not having any luck. Wow! one of the best youtubes I have watched.

[@2700Kenny]

So thorough thank you so much 😊

[@robertg2971]

Was wondering why the other videos in this playlist have comments turned off but glad to see that the comments are on for this one.

[@amj.composer]

EPIC VIDEO!

[@samrankaeonangrong3136]

I love your video. So much knowledge. Keep up❤

[@chileheadcraig]

On about my 3rd batch and now that I've gotten some basics down, I wanted to watch again to see what I may have missed. Glad I did! My tea brew looks a little weak and I'm not doing 2nd ferment long enough. Time to tweak, thanks!

[@QualiaCycle]

I can wait to start my experience with making Kombucha. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you!

[@isagoldfield7393]

Your amazing 🤩 THANKS‼️

[@forgetfulfarmer1759]

I keep coming back here as a reference. Thanks!

[@user-rs5lt8jp7c]

Thank you very much for this video.

[@Azmina_the_warlock]

Just got your logbook yesterday. I got a kombucha makers beginner kit as a gift so i figured it was a good springboard to get started. i'm so excited. I love booch but my wallet certainly doesn't LOL thank you for making this process so approachable and easy to understand. and the logbook is brilliant!

[@yentindall]

Your video is incredible helpful for my Kombucha brewing.

[@TheLittlmystri]

One of the most interesting videos I’ve watched on KZbin. Finally a video that shows me how to make a really good kombucha. I’m tired of spending money on it from the store.

[@rene8741]

Thank you so much for your knowledge. I was nervous to start since a friend gave me some, but you made it clear to me.

[@michaelougarezos8963]

i love your work, thank you 🥰

[@labber]

thanks a lot, very informative

[@jacobdarling1524]

I use beer bottles for mine and they work great. No worries about over carbonation or explosions.

[@maryjostrain5440]

What caps/tops do you use?

[@maryjostrain5440]

@jacob darling what caps/tops do you use?

[@firestone23]

I'm no expert, but my dad had a simple device that secured metal caps to beer bottles.

[@tanyand]

... since the last time we checked on the second brew... YOU got a Hair Cut!. Looks great! Thanks for the lessons!

[@castaspell7]

Thank you so much h for all the wisdom and knowledge you share here ! I am going back to brew my own kombucha again and I forgot about how too ..... I am sick and tiered of buying it , only when it is on BoGo .for some reason, I saved all the big bottles 48 Oz. And now why and i just set up yesterday my new batch .And the best for last : I ordered you book !!! Thank you for writing it ! So exited to have it in 2 days 💗 my son lives in Gran Canaria, Spain , and I told him about you and your fantastic videos . Now he and his husband are hooked on you too 🤗

[@ThomasChaote]

Thank you so much for all your open sharing of the kombucha makinh process. :) ❤❤❤