your video has been a great help to me! I did my first batch about 2 weeks ago.. started my second before I left on a family holiday... eager to get home and process haha! So naturally I'm watching everything kombucha related... loved how simple you kept it.. no big terms.. no unnecessary chatter... Fantastic.. to the point.. loved it.. thanks!
Great job! I will try the double fermentation with the fruit! My husband loves the carbonation of the drink. Yes, it is true that you may start your own scoby from a jar of kombucha purchased from the store. You can either 1. pour the entire bottle into a mason jar, cover with a cloth, and let it sit in a dark cupboard or corner of your counter until a new scoby grows or 2. leave an inch or two at the bottom of the kombucha bottle, cover and leave in a dark place until the new scoby forms on top!
I have learned that a little bit of fruit goes a long way and that the extra sugar might not be necessary if your fruit is very sweet. That is fascinating! I would have done that a long time ago if I had known! I've let all the people know who have asked me if you can make a scoby from store-bought. Thanks so much for the info!
I grew my first scoby with no problem from a Facebook group. Now when it came down to the kombucha f1 it was ok then I did the f2 and that’s when I just didn’t do it right no fizz at all. I found your video and you saved me from giving up. I have fizz on my f1 and just started my f2. Thank you
Thank-you for the education:) It will be so much fun when your little girl can assist you:) She will be most grateful you included her in this healthy educational process:)
Well done, start to finish. Felt your "mother love", which blesses the elements of the Kombucha and surely enfuses the tea drink with love with every sip! Thanks for sharing.
I read a wonderful book by a Germain kombucha expect about 20 years ago and just want to share one advise about adding the SURGAR. Be careful not to let the water boil for more than a moment or two; (i.e. when the SURGAR is actually added), reason being, if the sugar is overheated, compounds called hydroxymethylfurfural are produced, which can inhibit the growth of many yeasts. (Which are important components of the SCOBY).
To make your own SCOBY, just prepare the tea as she showed. You need a bottle of unflavored store bought Kombucha. When the tea is room temp just add the Kombucha you bought and cover like she did. It takes about 10 to 12 days ( give or take) for your brand new SCOBY to form!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video, I appreciate it. I can't wait to make some. My scoby is on its way, yay! You have adorable children too. Love seeing them in the video. I have 6 (all teens now) and know it's hard to find a quiet moment. I love how you keep it real and include them =)
Loved your video! Got my Scooby from my daughter and have my second brew in my cabinet. Wanted to share an idea that I'm trying. Candied ginger gives that little extra sugar as well as the ginger. My daughter's friend uses that and I love hers. I'm trying candied ginger and a few blueberries right now. Can't wait to see if I like it. Also, I have a friend who was giving me a hard time about the alcohol issue. Thanks for explaining that part of it!
You have made this look so easy and I plan to make your method of kombucha. I purchase it at the grocery but would like to make my own. Thanks for sharing.
if i were to nitpick, i would point out that after you sterilized your hands, you contaminated the one by turning the water off. use the paper towel to turn off the water and then if you must dry your hands, i would recommend a separate paper towel that has not come in contact with the dirty faucet. one last thing: 3/4 cup starter is a bit on the light side when brewing a gallon batch. i would recommend a cup and a half, or roughly 10% starter booch per batch. good video overall, cheers (:
Thank you for your video. I am new at my kombucha and Jun processing. I have plenty of 16 oz and 1-quart mason jars available with the plastic lids. Until I can buy flip-top bottles. I have all my store bought Kombucha jars from the kombucha we drank. So plenty of ready to bottle brews yet only mason jars on hand now. lol It looks like I am just fine starting out with the easy to use Ball Mason jars with the plastic lids. Thank you again... : )
Emmy is a lovely name. Such a sweet and beautiful baby. Haven't made Kombucha yet. My cousin just gave me a SCOBY, so I'm going to try it today, or as soon as I get all the materials, ingredients. Thanks for posting this quality, detailed video!!
This is great. I followed your instructions and am now on my 4th batch. I made black autumn tea and added fresh grated ginger and fresh cranberries. It is awesome. Thanks
A fabulous video and very clear instructions...i ve only just heard of kombucha and after doing some research i cant wait to have a go...Thank you so much for taking the time to share with us..love from the UK
You're awesome! I've been trying out how to brew kombucha... I have a thin SCOBY from a bottle of GTs started in my cupboard, not sure if I'm doing it right. Your video cleared a lot of things up for me. Hippie Earth Women rule! ♥ ☮
i love this i will def try it thanks the simple life i need this scoby and im good to gosorry new to your channel im writing an article on kombucha and fermented/prebiotoc drinks
Thanks for your video. I found it easy to follow. I have ordered my scoby. I have collected a number of wine bottles with screw top lids. Do you think that these bottles will be strong enough to withstand the pressure of the fermented kombucha?
Tony Nikos I'm so glad you liked it and are giving it a go yourself! As long as the bottles are glass, they would work just fine! Good luck and have fun!
You actually don’t have to wash and clean your jar in every brew! It’s fine just adding the new sweet tea into the jar. Of course cleaning the jar after several batches would be recommended.
Hello! First of all, thank you for your helpful video. I have a question, maybe you or someone can help me. I made kombucha tea and let it sit for 10 days. After I unveiled the jar the color of the tea wasn't so yellow as yours. Mine was a light brown. Where do you think I messed up? Is it too much black tea? Is it too much sugar? I should let it sit for 14 days? Thank you.
Little Bear Schwarz haha well it is possible for a scoby to be unhealthy which would be dangerous to drink. So I wanted to show what it is supposed to like like for reference 😊
I'm going to try and make it. A friend of mine makes it and will help with the starter. So I'm checking out videos and this was super helpful. Thanks! =)
Today is day 7 of F1, I have a beautiful scoby development ( I’m very excited to see the formation of it happening) I tasted it today, however, to me it kind of weak with some carbonation. I think I’ll wait a few more days before I move on to bottling and F2. Any advice?
First of all, let me say how cute you are! Love your video! Love you!! Then may I ask , as I didn't get that part, can I start my own scovey or how ever you spell it, myself from my first batch?. Haven't done this yet but I will for sure. Second, can I recommend you use organic black tea? Lipton is loaded with pesticides. And I'm sure you are using organic fruit. Lastly, I am a fan! I will watch everything you post and from one hippie to another-- I'm excited to make this! Love and hugs to you sweet mama!!
Tami Kenan Goltry, hey lady! Yes organic anything and everything is BEST! And when one day I can afford it, I'll only use organic in my home. 😋You have to acquire a scoby from either a friend or you can order one online. Once you have a scoby and start making kombucha, each batch will grow another layer onto your scoby which you can separate. Use the new growth for your tea and give the older layer to a friend or feed to your chickens. 😘
No way! I had no idea! I'll have to edit the description and put that in there. Good to know! I love this TH-cam community. We learn so much from each other ❤️
Hi I just saw your video very nice very exciting but I have a question for you when I make my how come have a bubble on top ?please let me know That mine my compucha not working Right I mean no good right? Oh your daughter adorable baby she’s so adorable Amazing so lovely😍 Thank you so much!!
I have been making Kombucha per your instructions for 5 cycles. My scoby is almost ready to be split which I’m super excited about making more quantity. I have a few questions. 1) The sediment in the first brew jar. Should I strain that? 2) Burping my bottles? I’ve been burping them and they are erupting. Is there away around this? Thanks so much.
hello i made it but the sugar is too much at day 8 because I put 1cup of sugar to 2 litres of water how can I fix it please ? it is very sugary and tastes like vineger
Do you love kombucha but hate how pricey it can be? Have you ever wanted to make it at home but thought it was too hard or too scary? In this video you will learn the health benefits of kombucha and learn how easy (I'll walk you through each of the steps) and cost efficient it is to make it at home. In fact, making kombucha at home can essentially cost mere pennies. Enjoy!
It can work but most people like the raw unflavoured kombucha because flavoured varieties could be pasteurised and this would kill everything inside the liquid ..... meaning no fermentation and pellicle growing too
Hi, I love your video, and am anxious to try this. I noticed you used regular tap water, is that ok to use? I thought it had to be filtered or distilled, or something? Thank you.
Hi Eva schonfeld! You should use whatever you feel comfortable using. I don't mind using tap water because I boil it to brew the tea. For purer kombucha, you could use pure water and organic tea, sugar and fruit.
after the 2nd stage of putting the fruit into the kombucha what do we do? After day 3, can we drink? and what do we do with the small scoby that has started?
Shari Achey after you add the fruit, put the jars back in a dark warm place and let sit 3-5 days. I taste it around three days and let it go more if I think it needs it. You can certainly drink the kombucha after just the first stage. It’s up to you. If you’ve made tea for another batch then add the old scoby to the tea and place the new right on top. If you’re not ready to brew another batch you can place both scobys in your brewing vessel (or a smaller glass jar), completely cover with kombucha liquid and store it room temp til you’re ready to do another batch.
Just put it in another jar with some starter liquid and sweet black tea to cover ..... it's called a scoby hotel to rest the pellicles whilst not in use ..... just leave alone but give fresh tea every few weeks after draining off the old liquid which will have turned into vinegar
Thanks for sharing. I am just collecting info about this since becoming aware from a friend. I admit to being grossed out by the "thought" of the bacteria and the appearance of the "scoby". Something I will have to overcome. I am more grossed out by the kefir because just plain milk is gross to me. I have been having a small serving of store-bought kefir each day. I am wondering if the kombucha benefits for gut health are equal to the kefir benefits. I LOVE Earl Gray tea, green tea - and fizz. So this looks really appealing to me. Also I wonder how much sugar one ingests from the kombucha..?
Shirley Ellis I don't like to drink plain milk either! Im easily grossed out by foods (sometimes meat is hard for me to eat) but kombucha is pretty tasty to me! I'm curious if the benefits are equal to kefir too! I'd definitely rather drink kombucha!
Yep - me too - animals. The more cute, loving animal videos I watch on FB, the harder it is to eat meat for me. ugghhh. How long will the kombucha last once refrigerated?
Hi I've just tried to make my first batch. I bought a scobie on eBay and followed the instructions but it doesn't seem to be doing anything :( it's been about 5 days but it's not fermenting and the scobie is just sitting on the bottom. Any suggestions? Thanks
Michelles Crafty Corner try making your own scoby and use that. Most likely your scoby doesn't have enough starter tea. Or it could be a plethora of reasons. Not enough sugar. Not enough REAL black tea (they contain the necessary acids that are good for the scoby). Not enough air flow.. etc etc. if nothings happened around day 7, place your jar in a dark place and flash and light to the jar for vinegar eels... those are roundworms that love vinegar.. toss it out if you see that.
ThisIs Slammin I love coconut sugar! The second fermentation is completely optional. The second ferment is where you get fruit flavor and carbonation, but I know people who never do a second fermentation. It's whatever you like. So glad you're happy with your batch! 👏🏻
So could you just start a brew just to get a scobie or do you have to have one to brew period. I'm thinking that at some point when Kombucha was first made they didn't have a scobie (not sure if I spelled that right)? My fear is I don't want to buy from someone on the internet and I don't know how it was made or if the schobi was kept clean in the process of shipping. Someone anyone please help. Scobie
Monique Williams See if you can get one for free. People who brew it end up with loads. Also, the only at you could "make" a scoby is to buy a bottle of raw kombucha from the store and make up a batch of sweet tea. Pour the bottle in which usually has a tiny baby scoby in it. It can take about 3 or 4 weeks for it to grow. And then you use some of that liquid and a new batch of tea to make a batch to drink. If recommend buying a bottle to try, if you like it, invest in a scoby or grow one if you're not in a rush. There are quite a few videos on here showing you how. I would love to know how the 1st ever scoby came to be. Especially since it seems impossible to just grow one
Good for you has its downside. If you're diabetic, its full of sugar, the yeast is a carb, that lives on sugar. Yeast eating sugar, ferments, but doesn't eliminate sugar
I've heard about kombucha and it really does seem scary. I'm interested in giving this a try. If I don't have a friend to get that spongy top layer, Do I really need one? Would it still work without it?
Yes ..... the spongy top layer is a cellulose pellicle, created by the bacteria but doesn't need to be there ..... just adding raw, unflavoured kombucha to the tea would cause fermentation and also produce a thin new pellicle
MyJourneyToNeverEndingJoy it's a little bit of an acquired taste. If you want to see if you like it, buy a bottle at the store. I think it's yummy tho! Homemade lasts about 3 months in the fridge before it starts tasting a little old.
MyJourneyToNeverEndingJoy I opened 2 bottles a couple weeks ago that I had made April 2016. One was plain green tea, the other one was ginger. They were very delicious.
Iris Lovespeace keep the new layer until it grows thick enough to use on its own, then get rid of the original scoby. You always want to use the newest scoby. You can either throw it out or feed it to your chickens. Or if you’re brave, eat it yourself. I can’t say I have ever done the last one...
You can always keep extra scoby in what’s called a “scoby hotel” which is just a glass jar that houses extra scoby in kombucha liquid. But if you don’t give them away or whatnot, eventually you’ll be overrun by scoby.
+The Simple Life this is going to be the most stupid question.... but where did you get the 'soby" or whatever on the top of the tea. Can you make one from scratch, as their is no one anywhere near me [100 mil radious] that has it, and our health food store dont keep it..... Thanks for your help :)
Janina Simons if you're able to get store bought kombucha, you can grow one from that. Just pour the kombucha into a container with a larger surface area, cover it with a cloth and let it sit at room temperature until it grows a scoby. Then follow the recipe I gave in this video!
+The Simple Life , Sorry I wasnt clear, I cant buy kombucha or there is no form of Kombucha sold in a 100 mile radius... Might have to buy it online.... TU
your video has been a great help to me! I did my first batch about 2 weeks ago.. started my second before I left on a family holiday... eager to get home and process haha! So naturally I'm watching everything kombucha related...
loved how simple you kept it.. no big terms.. no unnecessary chatter... Fantastic.. to the point.. loved it.. thanks!
Samantha Marshall I just saw your comment! How did it turn out?
Great job! I will try the double fermentation with the fruit! My husband loves the carbonation of the drink. Yes, it is true that you may start your own scoby from a jar of kombucha purchased from the store. You can either 1. pour the entire bottle into a mason jar, cover with a cloth, and let it sit in a dark cupboard or corner of your counter until a new scoby grows or 2. leave an inch or two at the bottom of the kombucha bottle, cover and leave in a dark place until the new scoby forms on top!
I have learned that a little bit of fruit goes a long way and that the extra sugar might not be necessary if your fruit is very sweet. That is fascinating! I would have done that a long time ago if I had known! I've let all the people know who have asked me if you can make a scoby from store-bought. Thanks so much for the info!
I grew my first scoby with no problem from a Facebook group. Now when it came down to the kombucha f1 it was ok then I did the f2 and that’s when I just didn’t do it right no fizz at all. I found your video and you saved me from giving up. I have fizz on my f1 and just started my f2. Thank you
Catherine Bravo I’m so glad to hear that! No, don’t give up! It’s actually quite easy and fun when you have the right recipe. Good luck!
Yes I just bought one today 16 oz.$ 3.99 I'm going to start making my own I'm So excited. 😊
Just paid 22.99 at the health food store..
@@georgettewood8894 what's for a bottle of Kombucha that's insane but maybe we live in different areas of the country to
Thank you, a nice simple guide. I am making my very first batch. I ordered my scoby online and it arrived yesterday.
Thank-you for the education:) It will be so much fun when your little girl can assist you:) She will be most grateful you included her in this healthy educational process:)
Well done, start to finish. Felt your "mother love", which blesses the elements of the Kombucha and surely enfuses the tea drink with love with every sip! Thanks for sharing.
I read a wonderful book by a Germain kombucha expect about 20 years ago and just want to share one advise about adding the SURGAR. Be careful not to let the water boil for more than a moment or two; (i.e. when the SURGAR is actually added), reason being, if the sugar is overheated, compounds called hydroxymethylfurfural are produced, which can inhibit the growth of many yeasts. (Which are important components of the SCOBY).
Thank you for this Wonderful Video! You gave me the information I needed to make my second ferment. 🌺
Thank you for the amazing video. I'm a kombucha beginner and this video helped me a lot!
You were absolutely Great! Straight to the point! Good Job.
To make your own SCOBY, just prepare the tea as she showed. You need a bottle of unflavored store bought Kombucha. When the tea is room temp just add the Kombucha you bought and cover like she did. It takes about 10 to 12 days ( give or take) for your brand new SCOBY to form!
yea that's kind of important. Like how do I make that first initial scoby. Thanks!
hey darling, it is recommended not to use earl greay tea as it has products such as oils in it which can kill or interfere with the scoby.
Bergamot oil to be clear…you are correct.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video, I appreciate it. I can't wait to make some. My scoby is on its way, yay! You have adorable children too. Love seeing them in the video. I have 6 (all teens now) and know it's hard to find a quiet moment. I love how you keep it real and include them =)
what a wonderful human you are . Happy child to have you as a mother
Loved your video! Got my Scooby from my daughter and have my second brew in my cabinet. Wanted to share an idea that I'm trying. Candied ginger gives that little extra sugar as well as the ginger. My daughter's friend uses that and I love hers. I'm trying candied ginger and a few blueberries right now. Can't wait to see if I like it. Also, I have a friend who was giving me a hard time about the alcohol issue. Thanks for explaining that part of it!
Marla Clites ooo please let me know how it turns out! My grandmother and I share a love of candied ginger so that would be so fun to try.
Love, love, love this video. As a new brewer, I will use this video as a resource. Thank you 👌
You have made this look so easy and I plan to make your method of kombucha. I purchase it at the grocery but would like to make my own. Thanks for sharing.
Just tried making my own kombucha I love it thank you for your video
if i were to nitpick, i would point out that after you sterilized your hands, you contaminated the one by turning the water off. use the paper towel to turn off the water and then if you must dry your hands, i would recommend a separate paper towel that has not come in contact with the dirty faucet. one last thing: 3/4 cup starter is a bit on the light side when brewing a gallon batch. i would recommend a cup and a half, or roughly 10% starter booch per batch. good video overall, cheers (:
Thank you for your video. I am new at my kombucha and Jun processing. I have plenty of 16 oz and 1-quart mason jars available with the plastic lids. Until I can buy flip-top bottles. I have all my store bought Kombucha jars from the kombucha we drank. So plenty of ready to bottle brews yet only mason jars on hand now. lol It looks like I am just fine starting out with the easy to use Ball Mason jars with the plastic lids. Thank you again... : )
Thank you for making this film, I just started with making my first stage of Komucha but had no idea what to do next.
Marixza Ortiz, you are so welcome! I hope you enjoy your first brew!
Thank you, could I use apple cider vinegar to wash my hands? Or what kind vinegar do you recommend?
Marixza Ortiz yes, apple cider vinegar is fine to use.
Emmy is a lovely name. Such a sweet and beautiful baby. Haven't made Kombucha yet. My cousin just gave me a SCOBY, so I'm going to try it today, or as soon as I get all the materials, ingredients. Thanks for posting this quality, detailed video!!
Janice B thank you! I think you'll have fun with it. I feel so accomplished every time I jar mine. Glad you liked the video!
This is great. I followed your instructions and am now on my 4th batch. I made black autumn tea and added fresh grated ginger and fresh cranberries. It is awesome. Thanks
Barbara Nichols that sounds so yummy!!!
Barbara Nichols especially the autumn tea. Yummm
Thank u from New Zealand quick and simple.
A fabulous video and very clear instructions...i ve only just heard of kombucha and after doing some research i cant wait to have a go...Thank you so much for taking the time to share with us..love from the UK
Carol Langman I think you’ll love it! It’s therapeutic, at least to me!
Oh my gosh ! Thanks for sharing this !! I've been wanting to know how to make my own 😊 amen , a healthy gut is def key !
Stephanie McQueen haha it's so fun to make! So much cheaper than buying and you can customize your own flavors. Hope you try it!
Yes I'm definitely gonna try it !!😁
I have watched so many videos and like your method the best it works for me
Royce Hanson that's awesome to hear! I think the process is pretty relaxing actually
You're awesome! I've been trying out how to brew kombucha... I have a thin SCOBY from a bottle of GTs started in my cupboard, not sure if I'm doing it right. Your video cleared a lot of things up for me. Hippie Earth Women rule! ♥ ☮
Funny and cute. Very informative, thank you!
Very helpful video!! Your little one is so cute!! Thank you for sharing this with us 😀
Sew Createful thank you, and I'm so glad you found it helpful!
i love this i will def try it thanks the simple life i need this scoby and im good to gosorry new to your channel im writing an article on kombucha and fermented/prebiotoc drinks
Thank you so much for this tutorial!!!!!!!!!p.s. EMI is so adorable!!!
Thanks for your video. I found it easy to follow. I have ordered my scoby. I have collected a number of wine bottles with screw top lids. Do you think that these bottles will be strong enough to withstand the pressure of the fermented kombucha?
Tony Nikos I'm so glad you liked it and are giving it a go yourself! As long as the bottles are glass, they would work just fine! Good luck and have fun!
You actually don’t have to wash and clean your jar in every brew! It’s fine just adding the new sweet tea into the jar. Of course cleaning the jar after several batches would be recommended.
Lovely video. Clear and nice.
Thanks for this video! I was trying to decide if I could use canning jars and what lids! Great info! Your little one is adorable!! Vicki
Your video was so simple and informative
Hello! First of all, thank you for your helpful video. I have a question, maybe you or someone can help me. I made kombucha tea and let it sit for 10 days. After I unveiled the jar the color of the tea wasn't so yellow as yours. Mine was a light brown. Where do you think I messed up? Is it too much black tea? Is it too much sugar? I should let it sit for 14 days? Thank you.
"This is what a healthy..."
*baby hacks*
"...batch of kombucha looks like."
Idk why that made me laugh so hard.
Little Bear Schwarz haha well it is possible for a scoby to be unhealthy which would be dangerous to drink. So I wanted to show what it is supposed to like like for reference 😊
How to know if it is unhealthy....?
You can definitely tell if it's unhealthy if you know what a healthy scoby looks like. Black spots are a good indication that something is not right.
Oldy but goody 2017 101 instructions on how to make Scoby and kombucha. Thanks this was so informative. You got a new subbie. Thanks
I LOVE your stockpot!
One of the best kombucha videos I have seen. Very well done, thank you!
sraike Thank you!
Love your outfit and hair bun so Simplistic
I’m gonna need more coverage of Emmie. She’s adorable😍 Enjoyed the video. Thx for sharing!
The best video to make kombucha!
I'm going to try and make it. A friend of mine makes it and will help with the starter. So I'm checking out videos and this was super helpful. Thanks! =)
I look forward to making my own.
Today is day 7 of F1, I have a beautiful scoby development ( I’m very excited to see the formation of it happening) I tasted it today, however, to me it kind of weak with some carbonation. I think I’ll wait a few more days before I move on to bottling and F2. Any advice?
Thank you! You covered everything!
Thank you to teach me how to made it I`ll do my first batch and let you know.
Thanks easily demonstrated
Loved it and you're so cute. Your baby is Gorgeous. Great video!
great video! Loved it. thanks for making this video
Great video! complete and to the point. Great job.
So helpful, thank you pretty lady 👍
Beautifully timed cough from the baby!! Mum talking about the SCOBY says "healthy" baby coughs...very funny!!!
I followed every step. I am so excited thank you for making it simple!
First of all, let me say how cute you are! Love your video! Love you!! Then may I ask , as I didn't get that part, can I start my own scovey or how ever you spell it, myself from my first batch?. Haven't done this yet but I will for sure. Second, can I recommend you use organic black tea? Lipton is loaded with pesticides. And I'm sure you
are using organic fruit. Lastly, I am a fan! I will watch everything you post and from one hippie to another-- I'm excited to make this! Love and hugs to you sweet mama!!
Tami Kenan Goltry, hey lady! Yes organic anything and everything is BEST! And when one day I can afford it, I'll only use organic in my home. 😋You have to acquire a scoby from either a friend or you can order one online. Once you have a scoby and start making kombucha, each batch will grow another layer onto your scoby which you can separate. Use the new growth for your tea and give the older layer to a friend or feed to your chickens. 😘
yes, you can grow your own scoby with store bought kombucha. I watched you tube videos and grew my own, very mad scientist, lol.
No way! I had no idea! I'll have to edit the description and put that in there. Good to know! I love this TH-cam community. We learn so much from each other ❤️
Excellent video. Thanks very helpful.
Donna Wilson thank you!
Excellent video. Simple, straight forward presentation. Great information! Thank you so much. God bless America and she us becoming great again!!
Jim Claire haha thank you!
Great vid, thank you.
Hi I just saw your video very nice very exciting but I have a question for you when I make my how come have a bubble on top ?please let me know That mine my compucha not working Right I mean no good right? Oh your daughter adorable baby she’s so adorable Amazing so lovely😍 Thank you so much!!
Good job!
Great video and well explained
Thank you so much!
hahaha, using row sugar blah blah, and making tea with tea-bag, full of pesticide .... such a fun
I have been making Kombucha per your instructions for 5 cycles. My scoby is almost ready to be split which I’m super excited about making more quantity. I have a few questions.
1) The sediment in the first brew jar. Should I strain that?
2) Burping my bottles? I’ve been burping them and they are erupting. Is there away around this?
Thanks so much.
Brown, stringy sediment is the yeast part of SCOBY. It is healthy yeast to the body, adds B vitamins.
Erupting bottles are WELL fermented. Time to refrigerate, to slow the fermentation! I open them outdoors, to save on kitchen clean up!
Loved this video! Have left you a like! 😊
Can't believe you have your baby so close to the stove and boiling water. It was almost painful for me to watch.
It's no as close as it looks. It the angel. I would never put my baby in danger.
I enjoyed this recipe. Did a good job..Question what does it mean if the scoby goes to the bottom of jar.
Thank you again..
It means nothing .... the scoby can go up or down
Is it a glass jar? The one used to make the kombucha? Thx, J
J.T. Emers yes, the jar is glass. Glass is the safest and recommended vessel material because it won't react with the acidity of the kombucha.
Thank you ,,, :-)
Haha, feeling exactly the same like you at 18:12 when making this kind of stuff :D
Thanks!
Earl Grey isn't got for the scoby, the oils can harm it. But if you can make it work go for it.
hello
i made it
but the sugar is too much at day 8
because I put 1cup of sugar to 2 litres of water
how can I fix it please ?
it is very sugary and tastes like vineger
Do you love kombucha but hate how pricey it can be? Have you ever wanted to make it at home but thought it was too hard or too scary? In this video you will learn the health benefits of kombucha and learn how easy (I'll walk you through each of the steps) and cost efficient it is to make it at home. In fact, making kombucha at home can essentially cost mere pennies. Enjoy!
I used a flavored store bought kombucha to add to my tea. Will that work to form a scoby?
It can work but most people like the raw unflavoured kombucha because flavoured varieties could be pasteurised and this would kill everything inside the liquid ..... meaning no fermentation and pellicle growing too
Hi, I love your video, and am anxious to try this. I noticed you used regular tap water, is that ok to use? I thought it had to be filtered or distilled, or something? Thank you.
Hi Eva schonfeld! You should use whatever you feel comfortable using. I don't mind using tap water because I boil it to brew the tea. For purer kombucha, you could use pure water and organic tea, sugar and fruit.
after the 2nd stage of putting the fruit into the kombucha what do we do? After day 3, can we drink? and what do we do with the small scoby that has started?
Shari Achey after you add the fruit, put the jars back in a dark warm place and let sit 3-5 days. I taste it around three days and let it go more if I think it needs it. You can certainly drink the kombucha after just the first stage. It’s up to you. If you’ve made tea for another batch then add the old scoby to the tea and place the new right on top. If you’re not ready to brew another batch you can place both scobys in your brewing vessel (or a smaller glass jar), completely cover with kombucha liquid and store it room temp til you’re ready to do another batch.
thanks 🙏
Very nice video I live in India
what do you do with the scoby if you are not going to make another patch right away???
Just put it in another jar with some starter liquid and sweet black tea to cover ..... it's called a scoby hotel to rest the pellicles whilst not in use ..... just leave alone but give fresh tea every few weeks after draining off the old liquid which will have turned into vinegar
curious that she wouldn't recommend stirring with a metal spoon? i mean, its a metal pot :)
Using a metal spoon is fine for the stage of mixing sugar and tea. Once you introduce the scoby and starter liquid you want to avoid use of metal.
Exactly 🤣 this made me lol
You're using a metal pot, why not the spoon?
The pot doesn’t come into contact with the SCOBY.
Stainless steel is ok to use.
Thanks for sharing. I am just collecting info about this since becoming aware from a friend. I admit to being grossed out by the "thought" of the bacteria and the appearance of the "scoby". Something I will have to overcome. I am more grossed out by the kefir because just plain milk is gross to me. I have been having a small serving of store-bought kefir each day. I am wondering if the kombucha benefits for gut health are equal to the kefir benefits. I LOVE Earl Gray tea, green tea - and fizz. So this looks really appealing to me. Also I wonder how much sugar one ingests from the kombucha..?
Shirley Ellis I don't like to drink plain milk either! Im easily grossed out by foods (sometimes meat is hard for me to eat) but kombucha is pretty tasty to me! I'm curious if the benefits are equal to kefir too! I'd definitely rather drink kombucha!
Yep - me too - animals. The more cute, loving animal videos I watch on FB, the harder it is to eat meat for me. ugghhh. How long will the kombucha last once refrigerated?
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Great vid to was a little scared by the whole process how do i know if its mouldy if its ready is it good/bad lol, needless easy and delicious.
bobmonk388 learning can be a little daunting but I'm so glad you found this video helpful! That was my goal!
Hi I've just tried to make my first batch. I bought a scobie on eBay and followed the instructions but it doesn't seem to be doing anything :( it's been about 5 days but it's not fermenting and the scobie is just sitting on the bottom. Any suggestions? Thanks
Michelles Crafty Corner try making your own scoby and use that. Most likely your scoby doesn't have enough starter tea. Or it could be a plethora of reasons. Not enough sugar. Not enough REAL black tea (they contain the necessary acids that are good for the scoby). Not enough air flow.. etc etc. if nothings happened around day 7, place your jar in a dark place and flash and light to the jar for vinegar eels... those are roundworms that love vinegar.. toss it out if you see that.
thanks very much! Mine is making its own scoby on top, so ill use that and some of the tea to make a new batch and throw this one out. thanks
Very good video.
ThisIs Slammin thank you!
The Simple Life my first batch tasted so good I almost hated to bottle it up for second ferment.
Second batch is fermenting. I used coconut sugar.
ThisIs Slammin I love coconut sugar! The second fermentation is completely optional. The second ferment is where you get fruit flavor and carbonation, but I know people who never do a second fermentation. It's whatever you like. So glad you're happy with your batch! 👏🏻
Doesn't tap water have chlorine in it & wouldn't that inhibit the fermentation process??
Yes ..... just boil it and leave for 24 hours to allow the chlorine to evaporate and everything will be fine
So could you just start a brew just to get a scobie or do you have to have one to brew period. I'm thinking that at some point when Kombucha was first made they didn't have a scobie (not sure if I spelled that right)? My fear is I don't want to buy from someone on the internet and I don't know how it was made or if the schobi was kept clean in the process of shipping. Someone anyone please help. Scobie
Monique Williams See if you can get one for free. People who brew it end up with loads. Also, the only at you could "make" a scoby is to buy a bottle of raw kombucha from the store and make up a batch of sweet tea. Pour the bottle in which usually has a tiny baby scoby in it. It can take about 3 or 4 weeks for it to grow. And then you use some of that liquid and a new batch of tea to make a batch to drink. If recommend buying a bottle to try, if you like it, invest in a scoby or grow one if you're not in a rush. There are quite a few videos on here showing you how. I would love to know how the 1st ever scoby came to be. Especially since it seems impossible to just grow one
Siobhan Macinnes thank you so much for the info.
We have the same brewing jars!
lionharehart they are the best!
Good for you has its downside. If you're diabetic, its full of sugar, the yeast is a carb, that lives on sugar. Yeast eating sugar, ferments, but doesn't eliminate sugar
A fair proportion of the sugar is consumed by the yeast and is no longer there at the end
I've heard about kombucha and it really does seem scary. I'm interested in giving this a try. If I don't have a friend to get that spongy top layer, Do I really need one? Would it still work without it?
Yes ..... the spongy top layer is a cellulose pellicle, created by the bacteria but doesn't need to be there ..... just adding raw, unflavoured kombucha to the tea would cause fermentation and also produce a thin new pellicle
This is fascinating! I've never tasted kombucha. How long do the jars last in the frige?
MyJourneyToNeverEndingJoy it's a little bit of an acquired taste. If you want to see if you like it, buy a bottle at the store. I think it's yummy tho!
Homemade lasts about 3 months in the fridge before it starts tasting a little old.
MyJourneyToNeverEndingJoy homemade last me a week
MyJourneyToNeverEndingJoy I opened 2 bottles a couple weeks ago that I had made April 2016. One was plain green tea, the other one was ginger. They were very delicious.
I drink kombucha every day since 13 months ago
Early Grey has bergamot oil in the leaves and shouldn't be used in first fermentations.
What do you do with the extra layer of Scoby if you don't have anyone to give it to?
Iris Lovespeace keep the new layer until it grows thick enough to use on its own, then get rid of the original scoby. You always want to use the newest scoby. You can either throw it out or feed it to your chickens. Or if you’re brave, eat it yourself. I can’t say I have ever done the last one...
You can always keep extra scoby in what’s called a “scoby hotel” which is just a glass jar that houses extra scoby in kombucha liquid. But if you don’t give them away or whatnot, eventually you’ll be overrun by scoby.
How many regular tea bags?
+The Simple Life this is going to be the most stupid question.... but where did you get the 'soby" or whatever on the top of the tea. Can you make one from scratch, as their is no one anywhere near me [100 mil radious] that has it, and our health food store dont keep it..... Thanks for your help :)
Janina Simons if you're able to get store bought kombucha, you can grow one from that. Just pour the kombucha into a container with a larger surface area, cover it with a cloth and let it sit at room temperature until it grows a scoby. Then follow the recipe I gave in this video!
+The Simple Life , Sorry I wasnt clear, I cant buy kombucha or there is no form of Kombucha sold in a 100 mile radius... Might have to buy it online.... TU
Janina Simons oh I'm sorry, I thought you meant you couldn't buy a scoby nearby. Yes, then your best bet will have to be to order one online.
No Earl grey tea for kombucha!
thank you ,