The Easiest way to Make Kombucha | From First Brew to Bottling, Flavoring, and the Second Ferment

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If you want to learn the easiest way to brew kombucha the continuous brew system is the one for you! I love kombucha but the way I used to make it was too labor-intensive and I didn't have time for it anymore. Now that I have the continuous brew system I can start making it again!! We show you how to start your first batch of kombucha, bottled, flavor, and do a second ferment on your kombucha!
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@dsheridan4497 2 года назад

So I have been brewing KT for almost a decade and here are some tips/clarifications: 1-distilled water is not necessarily good for your tea-it has valuable minerals removed. Chlorine is definitely BAD for your tea- so either filter your water with a filter that removes chlorine or leave your water out on the counter for 12-24 hours to offgas the chlorine. 2-Do NOT put hot tea into tan existing continuous brew vessel-it will kill the SCOBY. Your tea should be no warmer that body temp/lukewarm. The way you did it was fine, because you added the SCOBY to the cooled liquid, but don't do this to refill the vessel. I also brew a condensed version of the tea and add water to it-great idea. You can add ice cubes to it, but they need to be from chlorine free water. 3-Chickens LOVE SCOBYs! I cut mine apart with kitchen shears so they don't fight over it. 4-Refrigeration slows fermentation but it does not completely stop it. LOVE your videos. I have spent all weekend watching your videos from when you started. I only have a few left to go. I follow a LOT of RU-vidrs and have only done this a few times-which speaks volumes to the quality of your videos. Thank you!!!

@AcreHomestead 2 года назад

Wow thank you so much!! That is very helpful!

@marilynmiller9864 3 года назад

Whenever I let my brew get too tart I use it for cleaning vinegar, share it with my dog and chickens or make a scented hair rinse with it. It also still works for starting a new batch. Waste not want not!👵

@cindymoore9096 2 года назад

For anybody looking to get started doing continuous brew without much cost - you can brew in a glass sun tea jar with a spigot (mine were $5 each). And while you DO need starter kombucha, you don’t actually need a SCOBY since it’s just a byproduct of brewing kombucha. Pour a bottle of the plainest kombucha you can find at the grocery store (I use GT’s “original”) into your vessel. Fill it the rest of the way with your cooled sweet tea. Cover with something that will let it breathe (I like coffee filters so I can write details like what kind of tea I used and the date I started the batch directly on it) and rubber band in place. By the time that first batch is ready it will have grown a SCOBY. As far as bottles, if you drink store bought kombucha, start saving the bottles to reuse, or ask friends to save theirs for you. Kombucha seems intimidating- like canning, using a pressure cooker, or making fermented vegetables- until you’ve done it enough to realize it’s pretty easy if you follow the basics. =) Btw- organic jasmine green makes a really nice kombucha.

@arighttoknow5839 3 года назад

Wow, you Girlies are great together! Such a clear and focused presentation on a complex brew. It helped me integrate some things about the brew that will improve my process. I have been drinking this brew since the 90’s when it was called Manchurian Tea. I am now 68 yrs. and still don’t have gray hair! It’s truly a gift from Creator God....🙏🏼 Thank you for ALL your great videos- I love them all.

@planningreelalaska4121 3 года назад

You gals are super cute!! As a momma of three I totally was like heck YES when your sister said “ we are drinking this on the patio” and you were caught off gaurd and said “we are drinking this on the patio” lol!! if she is kid free for a few hours she is definitely in need of some good drinks, sunshine and girl time lol!!!

@nailclipse 3 года назад

Garden Tip: SCOBY can be used in the garden! Blend it or cut it up and bury in the soil during the flowering stage. My tomato and pepper plants go cuhrazyyy when I add SCOBY🥰. Super helpful when you’re up to your ears in SCOBY. Thanks for sharing!!😍

@sogolonsjourney7890 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip!

@shervin6711 3 года назад

That is SO COOL! Never thought of that!

@QKitchenandBeyond 3 года назад

NEVER knew that..Thanks for the info

@Thenakedforager 2 года назад

Thanks for the advice.x

@Maariieeeeee 2 года назад

Can you reuse the scoby when you make another batch of kombucha?

@mindykelsch6535 3 года назад

Becky, I just discovered your channel about 2 weeks ago and definitely have been binge watching. I love your video style! Anyway, I just wanted to say that I’m impressed how well you both do in front of the camera. It feels very professional. Good job, ladies!

@katiecollins2 3 года назад

You and your sister are both natural teachers! Well done. 👍👍

@marianacalil6467 3 года назад

Becky, you have no idea how good your videos are to me! They motivate me to work around the house with that very grounded tone, no crazy songs or perfectionism. As soon as the weather starts to warm again in Brazil, I'll start my own kombucha on this method. :)

@samanthahughes6669 2 года назад

Yes! More sister collabs! This was so great and I love yalls dynamic!!

@AcreHomestead 2 года назад

Thanks, Samantha! I'm glad you enjoyed. :)

@reflexology52welsh48 3 года назад

You’d be so proud, I just did a bunch of freezer meals just like your other video taught, I’m learning so much from you, and now this video has me wanted to try making kombucha, you and your family are wonderful teachers, I just love your videos!❤️

@michellelee2149 2 года назад

Months ago I told my husband and son that if they wanted to get me something for Christmas an Excalibur dehydrator would be wonderful. What did I get for Christmas? Yep! I am so excited! Right before Christmas my husband set up a grow light for me on the dining room table. Heck yes! I had gotten "arm-pit" tomatoes off of a volunteer before the frost hit, and the two that survived until he built the light are doing AMAZING! As a new year project for my son and I (we both love kombucha) I ordered a kit and the continuous system. Tomorrow is the day when we will kick it into action. Thank you so much for your informative and entertaining videos. I ended summer doing freezer meals with you. I am a teacher, so it has been so helpful. I saw your video where you talked about making some that were more healthy. I cannot wait to follow you with this! Oh ya, the first homesteader I followed was Homesteading Family with Carolyn and Josh. The homesteader who taught me the most about tomatoes (and we LOVE tomatoes) was Jess from Roots and Refuge. I love the fact that you follow and/or they follow you! You are amongst the best, girlfriend! I am so proud of you! You ROCK!!!

@dianaknapp1725 2 года назад

Would love to see a follow up on using the continuous brew and refilling it. I have been loving your videos!

@Iamtheartists 3 года назад

I had no idea about the second ferment ! I’ve been making kombucha for a couple of years now from a scobie my MIL gave me . I have those flip top bottles so I will try this out ! Thanks for the tip !

@Alexis_9339 3 года назад

I do a continuous brew as well. It’s the best way in my opinion. I bought flip tops specifically for beer and kombucha on Amazon and they work great. I flavor with organic berry juice.

@AnkievanderPadt 2 года назад

Becky I love all your videos! I also used to love making combucha but it simply took too much time. Heating the water, waiting till the tea was strong enough, cooling it down... etc. I switched to waterkefir and love it. Just as combucha it is a carbinzed probiotic drink. You basically mix (cold) water with sugar, add the culture and that's it. Within 2 days your brew is finished. You can add fruit and herbs in the first fermentation or in the second. I love mine with lime or grapefrute and star anise. I just slice up the limes or grapefrutes, use two slices in a one liter batch and put the others slices in the fridge. If the ferment is finished after two days (winter 4 days) I refill and take two new slices out of the fridge. Super easy, hardly any work and plenty of fresh waterkefir. Maybe some people like to try :).

@Honey-_bee 3 года назад

I use organic tea bags for 2F. Blueberry, blackberry, strawberry. So many flavor options!!!

@kristinakahn1924 3 года назад

Thanks for all info. I love watching your channel!!

@michelleanguiano4970 3 года назад

Another amazingly well made video Becky!! Sending Anguiano love always ❤Hey sister!!!!

@maryegerton6848 3 года назад

Yay! Thank you! I will be making this in the late fall! Yummmy!

@staceyborkenhagen8299 Год назад

Thanks ladies! Very helpful!

@lorivand7985 3 года назад

Great video!!! I also have that Kamboucha book and LOVE it! I recommend that book to anyone wanting to start making Kamboucha at home!

@jasminelouisefarrall 2 года назад

Amazing video Gals we definitely need more of these videos 🌸💕🌸

@daisycouchfarm2464 3 года назад

So cool to see the process with the crock! We love to flavor ours with pineapple, my toddler thinks it’s soda 😂

@stephaniecrow7387 2 года назад

Wow! Thank you for doing this video on kombucha! Ive been putting off making it for 2 years, as it really looks Intimidating. You two make it look a lot simpler. Happy to see your sister up there with you❤

@HGCUPCAKES 2 года назад

You girls are brilliant, natural teachers! Absolutely LOVED this episode. I’ve always wanted to make kombucha and you guys have just taught me from scratch. Thank you 😍

@veer5984 3 года назад

I loved this! I am definitely buying that book and trying to make my own. I would love to see more videos about your different kombucha flavor experiments!

@charmainescarborough5646 3 года назад

Great video on showing us how to make Kombucha tea!

@jamieflint2550 3 года назад

Neat system! I recently started making kombucha again - i think I'm on my 4th batch, just using a couple big jars on the counter. I started by making a starter scoby from store bought kombucha. So far I've used raspberries & blueberries for 2nd ferments. Now i need to try grape juice and ginger! Yum! I don't go through it very quickly so it doesn't take much time... a new batch once every couple weeks just takes maybe 15 minutes not including tea cooling time. Anyway, enjoying your videos!!

@CrossPatchDi 3 года назад

Wow! Thanks for all this information.

@herbivoretothecore2457 2 года назад

Love this! Thank youuu🤩

@PostImperfect 3 года назад

You've inspired me to start making kombucha again! Thanks

@samanthatorres9517 3 года назад

I used to juice a bunch of ginger, and add the liquid ginger in the second ferment😋

@AcreHomestead 3 года назад

Yum!

@crazytimes9989 3 года назад

Loved your video. Thank you.

@valerieelfering692 2 года назад

Becky you should try some hibiscus in your second ferment. I love it. You can find it in the bulk section at WinCo. Blueberry, ginger and hibiscus are my favorite flavors. I've never used juice in my second ferment I always use fruit and the kombucha. If you like a lot of bubbles I think you'd like the blueberries.

@junecook2808 2 года назад

For water you can let your city water sit for 24 hours to dechlorinate. I have used fruit tea as a flavoring and it is really good too. I don't bother with carbonation since it takes time to make sure the bottles don't over carbonate and redecorate your house. Be sure you don't add too much fruit puree as it will make a bottle bomb quick.

@cathyfeigert5660 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing this! I’m just starting to research making my own.

@jennyhamlyn9846 2 года назад

Love this! Ive been watching kombucha recepes videos for awhile! This one is what i like ! Very well explained! Tx! And i love your chanel all the way from labrador city Canada❤️

@shervin6711 3 года назад

I love all the tips here from your followers too! What a WONDERFUL group 👍🙂

@AcreHomestead 3 года назад

So glad!

@theUcane Год назад

no idea how this only popped up now, but OMG I'm in "love" with your sister, who simply *must* be a teacher. I'm also making kombucha now, but without the belly band (our home is 74ish) and we've had great success in terms of taste but no mini scobes (yet). Thank you for the belated lesson!

@trishlownds3812 3 года назад

Becky you are an amazing inspirational woman. Just tried a kombucha drink for first time and i think I am going to be addicted to this method. Only found you by chance when i googled green pesto - which I havent made yet, but I have made your Breakfast oatmeal. This was a great hit for anytime of the day. Thankyou. 😋

@AcreHomestead 3 года назад

Wonderful! I'm so glad you are here Trish!

@BurntWings 3 года назад

That was amazing to see and I learned so much I personally have never made kombucha number one reason it just sounded way too hard but with you guys showing us how to do it with this method it doesn't seem as intimidating also it was wonderful seeing your sister on your Channel

@kaitydixon9981 3 года назад

I can't wait to try this. I ordered a starter kit (not same company) but I'm excited.

@pjk1714 2 года назад

Big thanks!

@dorothyyoung8231 3 года назад

Fantastic lesson!

@nessahahavah 2 года назад

Hi, I just found your channel a day ago and have binge watched a bunch of your videos. I love your content and your personality. So inspiring.. thanks for sharing your journey with us. 😊

@AcreHomestead 2 года назад

Thanks for being here Nessah!!

@freedomjam3670 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing another great video. It’s nice to meet your sister! 💕

@krisjx3 3 года назад

Another quality video! Love this Becky :)

@AcreHomestead 3 года назад

Thank you!

@kimberlyc6276 3 года назад

Your Sister and you are a dynamic dual..Thanks for the video.. I never made kombucha but I buy it which is extremely expensive. Enjoyed the tutorial.. I like all the weird flavors like watermelon & lime, pineapple & thyme, blueberry & basil or blueberry & lavender, cucumber, lemon and mint.

@othmanimouna3703 3 года назад

Glad to see your sister, you have a great chemistry

@belieftransformation Год назад

Great tutorial & sister interactions! I add lemon juice, more sugar & ginger pressed to my 2nd ferment. It has so much zing, similar to ginger ale but not sweet with sugar. It’s our favourite 2nd ferment. Blessings to all🤗💜🇨🇦

@maries322 3 года назад

So great to see two sisters getting along!

@Ginger_Lily 2 года назад

Well that was super fun!

@kristinabailey4853 3 года назад

I just Came across your channel. Your work ethic is goals! You have definitely inspired me. Keep posting more please

@AcreHomestead 3 года назад

Thank you!

@carrie86maine Год назад

💛 kombucha on the patio

@TammyCatJo 3 года назад

My hubby has been asking me to make Kombucha for a while now. Great vid! So helpful.

@AcreHomestead 3 года назад

You will love it!!

@heartsdreamshomestead8930 3 года назад

Was cool to meet your sister in this video. Great idea to have the things brought from her house so you could show the full process

@AcreHomestead 3 года назад

You will meet my other sister soon :)

@MoonChylde0622 2 года назад

😳 Continuous brew is so much easier than traditional gallon jugs/rotation. 😱 I need to try that!! Oh my goodness, I'm re-inspired to try making kombucha again! Note for second fermentation: the more sugar the juice/flavoring you're using has, the faster/more carbonation occurs.

@jenniferduncan4490 3 года назад

Love it, thinking about investing in the starter kit

@FermentedHomestead 3 года назад

I love that kit, I want to start making kombucha again!

@JanicePhillips 2 года назад

Bought a scoby, but it was dehydrated. It's now found a nice home, in a warm-ish dark spot on my counter and now we wait for a month to do our first brew. That gives me time to get set up like this! I can't spare my water crock, so I suppose I need to shop. My son has used all my flip tops for mead! Oh Dear! LOL

@stephanies577 3 года назад

Stumbled across your channel (thanks RU-vid algorithm?) and really enjoyed this! So much detail.

@laurenandreas5950 2 года назад

I’m a little late to the party…but. I have been doing kombucha for years. I read that the B-vitamins are not developed until around the 21st day ferment. I have left the batch for a few months and got a beautiful red wine vinegar. (Using Black, green & hibiscus’s teas)! The first time was an accident after an extended vacation, but now I do it on purpose!!!

@nancysimmer9908 3 года назад

Thank you for all that information, you two are just too cute 🤗🤗👍

@SkullheadGCD 2 года назад

Great video! I started to make my own kombucha as well. So far so good and for my second fermentation, I use the dandelion syrup that I make. It really rounds out the flavour nicely. Also dandelion and blueberry taste pretty good together.

@JackieDoesKeto 3 года назад

Very interesting thank you Becky and Sister 💗

@nevaehdoesstuff1092 3 года назад

Love this!!!

@AcreHomestead 3 года назад

Thank you!

@amyparker1762 3 года назад

Oh wow!! Great video. I’ve been wanting to learn more about how to make kombucha. It’s so expensive in the store. That’s for sharing. Cheers 🥂

@sandrataylor8708 3 года назад

I love raspberry kombucha, I use my nutribullet to puree my berries and add it to my second ferment then bottle it after straining...put pineapple with ur ginger, very yummy

@Snowsea-gs4wu 6 месяцев назад

At 9:30 makes sure to show she bought a funnel, 20 seconds later she proceeds to fill the bottle NOT using the funnel LOL! Thanks for the video!

@Jimisuec 3 года назад

Fantastic job girls 🥰

@takishasage-freebeautyzone 3 года назад

I learned a ton from this video! Excellent job!

@AcreHomestead 3 года назад

Awesome, thank you!

@kittykooky 3 года назад

An hour ago I ordered 1x 8 litre glass jar with a tap, and a large glass jar for the hotel, and I also ordered an organic scoby, then I see this 😹 I do watch you anyway, I'm looking forward to drinking my first kombucha. Cheers 🍹🍹😺

@mattsara2802 2 года назад

Thanks Becky and Sara(h)! I have been wanting to make Kombucha FOREVER and I really needed this encouragement!

@AcreHomestead 2 года назад

Sara! You can do it! It’s so worth it

@stihlnz 9 месяцев назад

Go girls ..many thanks

@rebeccajourney3183 2 года назад

I have never tasted kombucha but I do know about the health benefits! Now I'm intrigued! I did find at my local library Nourishing Traditions and Fire Cidar so am looking forward to reading. Thanks Becky & sistah'!

@JackieDoesKeto 3 года назад

And I love your wine glasses!

@victoriakelley2392 2 года назад

Just ordered the Kombucha book. Study time!!

@scholargrrl 3 года назад

So excited for you! I wish I was able to tolerate kombucha but the alcohol levels are too high for my system. (I'm so glad cold medicine now comes in pills!!)

@graycee8326 3 года назад

Hi Becky could you please provide the method of making the grape and raspberry kombucha? Just the amount of fruit per litre or gallon etc.. Thank you heaps.. Love this video with you and your sister... ❤️ God bless you both

@thedivinechef 6 месяцев назад

What an awesome video! I just started making Kombucha this week. Thank you for sharing this info. I am a new subscriber. 💖

@robinvarnadoe7434 Год назад

I just tried store bought kombucha for the first time about 2-3 months ago. One was a cranberry and the other a pineapple. I loved them both. But at over $3 a bottle a little expensive. Might have to try making my own eventually.

@bonniesandersfeld6502 2 года назад

Ordered the book ,I’m so excited 😆

@bonniesandersfeld6502 2 года назад

I found your channel last week. I had major back surgery,lower ,so having to heal awhile. You are so fun to watch. I’ve been canning all my life. Definitely need that stove top juicer! Can’t wait to order it. Good job girls!

@janzaiah 3 года назад

Aloha from hawaii. I'm obsessed with your channel! I found a video by accident and have been binge watching ever since.

@cecesalas6216 3 года назад

Hey! I'm in Honolulu! Hello neighbor!

@janzaiah 3 года назад

im in makakilo (kapolei).Aloha :)

@reflexology52welsh48 3 года назад

Such great tips my one and only time I made Kambucha, I let it go to long and ended up making “hooch”, my head was buzzed after drinking a half of a glass! 😵‍💫

@AcreHomestead 3 года назад

Haha I have done that lol

@John-ww3ji Год назад

Waterkefir sounds Dazzling on approach and landing indeed. Ladies don't forget to pray over your Kambucha tea and home.

@cathykillion6544 Год назад

Enjoyed seeing your sister on the video

@zagros3280 3 года назад

Very educational. I want my Kombucha bubblee

@valjalava1951 Год назад

I tried to make this once but I want to try making this again good tips

@samanthaB7712 3 года назад

Well you got me hubby watching ya..... I can see it now, he's going to be printing recipes off for me to try....lol!

@iww6994 2 года назад

You sisters are better than TV. Sisters power🌷🌷🌷

@AcreHomestead 2 года назад

thank you :)

@zagros3280 3 года назад

I will definitely make my own Kombucha.

@kaylasargent1515 2 года назад

I discovered you maybe two weeks ago and I have been binge watching your content. I noticed that you mentioned a bladder issue. I just wanted to let you know what a friend and I both had horrific recurring UTIs and bladder issues about a year ago and we were regularly drinking kombucha. I know it has incredible health benefits but when she stopped…her problems resolved within a week. So she convinced me to stop drinking kombucha and what do you know…completely healed. I’m not sure what your issues are or if this would help you at all, but I wanted to share just in case. I drink kombucha every once and a while now with no issues. I can’t drink it all the time though anymore

@dawndecesare2177 3 года назад

Are you going to do a video showing how to make kombucha using mason jars? I don't want to invest 300 + dollars until I am sure I will like the end product.

@jesselliott604 3 года назад

Yes please! I love kombucha but a single mom that $300 system not going to be in my budget.

@justins5225 3 года назад

I have to make a budget kombucha video. $300 is a crazy amount to spend to brew kombucha. I drink 2 liters a day and use gallon mason jars I bought 3 for $20. You don't need any fancy equipment to make quality home brew. The kombucha book is good, I bought it for $10 on Kindle.

@jesselliott604 3 года назад

@@justins5225 you drink 2L a day?!? WOW #goals. I’m happy if i drink 8oz. It’s so expensive to buy. When you make a video let me know plz. Thank you so much!

@justins5225 3 года назад

The one I followed when I first started brewing. (You brew kombucha) is pretty great. Very basic equipment. My kombucha is special because fruits like passionfruit, guyabano, lychee & melons are abundant and cheap in the Philippines. But fresh grapes, apples, and berries etc also work well. I bottle mine in recycled 750 ml glass coke bottles. Super thick and cheap. Any plastic bottle with a tight lid would do the trick also.😃

@emilypassino8986 3 года назад

I want some!!

@jamesbrown8718 3 года назад

Oh my that looks so good!!! I did buy one the other day at the grocery store to try before I start to attempt to make Botcha on my own. I was going to ask you though I’d this a drink you could like drink on a daily bases as a substitute for like coffee or soda?

@karenwalker1255 2 года назад

Becky, I love when you and your sister co-teach and I can't wait to see you together in the years to come. I had no idea how to make kombucha but now I really want to give it a go. Where did you purchase your kombucha vessel? Watching from Marshfield, MO. 🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁

@karenwalker1255 2 года назад

I just found the link you shared for the system. Thanks!

@Becka034 3 года назад

Yay you!

@alyssafoley1439 3 года назад

Oh that's cool

@JanalynVoigt 2 года назад

Thanks so much for this video. I'd given up on growing kombucha after my well-cared for batch died. I should have realized that chlorinated water kills it off, but I didn't. I'll give it another go!