Recycling GT’s or other bottles is a great way to package your completed brew. I also like to use San Pellegrino bottles and the Trader Joe’s Lemonade bottles to transport my Kombucha.
However, when I bring it to a party or event, I want the guests to know the contents of the bottle without being confused. In that case, it’s quick and easy to remove the old labels.
For GT’s bottles or other bottles with the Mylar label
1. Funnel hot water into the bottle up to the top of the label. Be careful to avoid getting the label wet. The hot water will loosen the adhesive so that you can easily remove the label.
2. Replace the lid. Let the hot water stand for 2-5 minutes.
3. Starting at the seam, gently coax the label off. If the top layer and bottom layer start to separate, slow down. Press the label back on to the bottle to reconnect the layers and then start again.
Although it may seem tedious the first couple of times, once you get the hang of it, it goes quite quickly.
*You can also try using a hair dryer to heat the adhesive and remove that way.
Hannah Crum is 
I met Hannah in a class we were both taking. One day, I saw her drinking Kombucha and we immediately shared our love for the drink. Then she told me that she taught a class on how to make it. I made sure to be at the next one. I thought I knew almost everything I needed to know about Kombucha because I had been drinking it for two years. But Hannah’s class taught me so much more! To add to the fun, I was also in a class that was being taped for a Texas food network show. I have been making Kombucha for almost a year now. I have increased energy, better digestion, and I’ve saved so much money. And my friends love to drink it when they come over. Thanks Kombucha Kamp!
THANK YOU for this tip! I’ve been so sad to toss those bottles in the recycle bin but always ended up sticky mess when trying to remove mylar labels. Can’t wait to try this!!! Thank you for all of the info. you are sharing!!
Do you know where to buy replacement tops for the kambucha bottles? The metal tops start to rust after a few uses…I was looking for plastic tops that will fit the GT bottles. If you have information, will you please email me? Tcmoorman@aol.com. Thanks!
This is a stellar idea. I have labels to take off 45 or so bottles for an art project & this has helped tremendously! I can't thank you enough!