How to Make Your Own Homemade Kombucha Recipe

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We love drinking kombucha. From the benefits of probiotics and bring able to enjoy a fresh fizzy beverage on a hot summer day, we knew we needed a regular supply of kombucha in our household.

Kombucha contains approximately 1% alcohol as a by-product of the fermentation process. It is fine for both children and adults to drink. Just don’t finish the pitcher in one sitting. People with alcohol sensitivities should be aware of the presence of alcohol in the beverage.

Kombucha is super easy to make. All you need is a scoby, tea, water and sugar. The scoby will ferment the sugar and tea concoction to create a fizzy beverage that is packed with flavor and health benefits.

We use the Quadro 57.25 oz pitcher to brew our kombucha. We use a bandana that we had on hand to cover the pitcher while it ferments.

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Kombucha brewing in Quadro 57.25 oz pitcher

As for the scoby, I was actually gifted my scoby by my roommate. If you can’t get one from a friend, you can buy one from Cultures for Health and even Amazon.

My little dirty scoby!

The scoby is slimy and looks like something from a horror movie. It’s rubbery, slippery and has a subtle sour smell. As your brew your kombucha, the scoby will take the shape of the your container. If you use circular mason jars, it will be disk shaped. Ours are rectangular.

Scobys also grow! Within 2-4 weeks, you should have extra scoby that you can cut off and gift to someone to start their homebrewed kombucha journey.

When handing scoby, make sure your hands and jars are CLEAN. You do not want any soap or dirt to contaminate the scoby.

Ready to make your own kombucha? Follow our recipe below to make your own homemade kombucha within 7-10 days.