Kombucha is fermented tea. In this video, The Kombucha Mamma, founder of Kombuchakamp, talks about how to make kombucha, a Q&A en Español. Not only is she the Founder of KKamp, but she’s also an Author, Master Brewer, Community Educator, and Kombucha Ambassador. You can ask her anything about Kombucha and fermentacion.
The benefits of kombucha are numerous: it helps eliminate toxins, provides digestion support, improves gut health, strengthens immunity, and boosts gut health.
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Hannah Crum, the Kombucha Mamma, runs this small family business, the best Kombucha shop in the world. Over 100,000 HAPPY HOMEBREW CLIENTS in 75+ countries have been using our service since 2004!
She comes live on Instagram every week to answer all your questions on how to brew Kombucha and teach its benefits in a Q&A en Español and English. So if you have any questions, please write your question in the comments below!
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- 2:22 What happens in my body when I drink Kombucha?
- 4:45 What microbes are in a Kombucha SCOBY?
- 7:28 Want more info on SCOBY hotels?
- 8:27 El Gran Libro de Kombucha en espanol!
- 10:00 How to maintain a SCOBY hotel?
- 14:49 Want to see some “Yeasty Beasties?”
- 15:20 Can I really make sourdough with my Kombucha yeast?!
- 18:00 How do I trim my SCOBY?
- 21:49 Wait, pasteurized Kombucha? How do I know if my store-bought Kombucha is alive?
- 22:37 Have more questions on sugar in Kombucha and fermentacion?
- 24:20 How do I get my Kombucha nice and fizzy?
- 28:19 What’s the ideal temperature for Kombucha, Jun, and Kefir?
- 31:21 Kombucha Kocktails? Sign me up!
- 32:00 How to choose the best tea for your Kombucha
- 38:51 Can I drink Kombucha if I’m pregnant?
- 42:00 Have questions for the Kombucha Mamma?
- 45:22 How do I get my Kombucha to taste as good as GT’s?
Maria
March 25, 2023 at 4:53 amI just went to bottle my Kombucha and the top SCOBY was grey. I put my fingertip to it and it was powdery which transferred to my finger. I pulled that one out and put it in my mulch container, but I’m worried as to whether the entire batch should be thrown out? There were 2 formed discs underneath and then one thick one that seems to have flopped onto itself and attached into a 1/2 moon, but with a lot of soft, smooshy stuff attached to it and some floating in the rest of the tea. HELP!!! Still good to bottle (bottles are standing ready with cranberries, strawberries and fresh ginger in them). Thanks you for the help!
Anthea Tayag
March 27, 2023 at 5:24 pmUnfortunately it is best to discard of contaminated brew and sanitize the vessel. In regards to the stuff underneath the SCOBY, it sounds like yeast formation which is a natural by-product of the fermenting process. Feel free to contact us or send photos of your brew via email so we can dive deep into the process.
Donna
October 24, 2022 at 10:59 amI have an excess of brewed Kombucha, so how long can I store Kombucha starter tea, and where?
Anthea Tayag
October 24, 2022 at 11:25 amBrewed Kombucha will continue to ferment in any vessel containing it. Keep in mind that it will generate fizz and will require you to “burp” your bottles to avoid and blowouts. You may refrigerate any excess to stop further fermenting and drink when needed. In terms of storing STARTER LIQUID, never refrigerate and make sure to refresh so that you have a healthy supply ready for use. Here’s a post that covers all the basics for SCOBY Hotel maintenance: https://www.kombuchakamp.com/scoby-hotel-maintenance
Suebee Craig
August 9, 2022 at 12:32 pmI used fruity & flowery black tea loose leaves for first fermentation by accident. I didn’t know you were only supposed to use pure black tea without flavoring. I started on Sunday night. Should I remove and start a new batch? I don’t want to kill my SCOBY.
Anthea Tayag
August 15, 2022 at 11:26 amHi Suebee, thank you for reaching out! We do not recommend directly flavoring the Kombucha SCOBY due to oils present in some caffeine-free teas or flavored tea blends that may act as antibacterial agents. Flavoring should be done during the 2nd Ferment, when the SCOBY and starter liquid have been removed. Here’s an article about tea and Kombucha, what to use and why: https://www.kombuchakamp.com/tea-and-kombucha-what-to-use-and-what-to-avoid
Ronda Lietz
June 13, 2022 at 8:16 pmCan cork stoppers be used when bottling Kombucha?
Hannah Crum
June 16, 2022 at 7:39 amYes! They might pop out if there’s too much pressure built up. Check out our post on Bottling without explosions for more details.