Do you remember when I showed you all how to brew your own kombucha? Did anyone do it?
Earlier this year, when I did my elimination diet, I decided to take a few months off. I followed a protocol I found online to preserve the scoby but when I was ready for a new brew, I decided I just wasn’t liking how it looked anymore. Scoby 101: if you don’t think it looks healthy, don’t risk it and get a new one. So that’s what I did. Well, I grew one.
Now that I have my new scoby, I’m a few brews in and forgot how much I enjoy the process and having a constant supply of kombucha at my finger tips (and for much cheaper than I could buy it)!
One aspect of brewing kombucha, is following a time table, to know approximately when it’s ready for the next step. There’s always a part of me that thinks I could remember (and my ex always did when we did this together), but I know myself better than that, which means I have to write it down.
With that said, I thought it would be helpful for anyone who brews their own (or may be looking to start), to use the tracker that I have found to be the most convenient.
Idea: You could even take the image and print them on little stickers to mark on the bottles!
Brew New Batch & Flavor Old Batch: this would be the date that you’re working on your kombucha. (For example, for me, this was Saturday, 8/20)
Put flavored bottles in fridge: Once I flavor and bottle the batch, I sit them on top of my fridge for another 1-2 days. This allows the brew to ferment a bit more with the added sugar (i.e. fruit/flavor) and get a bit fizzier!
Brew a new batch: This should be 7-10 days out from the date you’re brewing (In my example, 8/27-8/30). If I’m drinking a bottle nearly every day, then I also know it’s about time because I’m out of bottles in the fridge. 😉
Download your free printable here.
I’m excited to keep playing around with more flavors. My first 2 batches with the new scoby was peach because I had some fresh peaches to use that just were a bit weird to eat on their own, but were perfect for the kombucha and my newest batch is mixed berry! (Note: frozen-thawed fruit is great for kombucha!)
Have you tried brewing your own kombucha?
What is your favorite flavor of kombucha?
Yum! I’ve never actually hard of kombucha before but I’m definitely intrigued now.
Really?! So many stores are carrying it these days! Try it! It’s a bit of an acquired taste at first (at least it was for me) but now I am obsessed!
Interesting! I’ve never had kombucha, but I have a friend who swears by it! I’m going to try your tutorial on it!
Kudos to you for brewing your own 🙂 I love kombucha. I can get a really nice gingery flavored one from the grocer near me.
I’d be too worried about contaminating the batch and making myself sick to do my own!
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It’s really not too hard, that was my biggest concern for awhile too. I think they key is pretty simple though: if you don’t think your scoby looks healthy, don’t risk it.
I’ve only had kombucha once and I really like it!
Girl, you need more! (Though maybe I shouldn’t say that because you’ll become addicted like me! 🙂 )
I love kombucha but i dont know if id ever want to make it on my own. The thought of doing it scares me!
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I promise it isn’t too bad!
You know I love me your kombucha posts. How did you grow another scoby? Did you pull one from a previous batch and let that grow?
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I actually threw my old scoby away because I didn’t think it looked super healthy anymore (what I think is the key to staying safe with it all). Growing a new one basically entails a store bought plain kombucha, plus your homemade sweet tea and then letting it sit for about 4-6 weeks, then you’re able to brew with it.
I love the idea of using a printable to track. But let’s be real….I don’t even know what Kombucha is…lol
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Really? It’s a fermented tea! It’s great for your gut!
oh you had me at printable.
THIS IS SOMETHING I ALWAYS FEAR ILL SCREW UP 🙂 so I pay the mine.
But Id rather save me the money…
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Girl, if I can do it, ANYONE can! It’s not nearly as scary as it seems at first.
Oh I love kombucha but why oh why does it have to be sooooo expensive!!! I need to make my own and really like this printable..for some reason it just scares the heck out of me!
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I used to be scared of my own too but it’s really not too bad, promise!