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Oh no. It is something every kombucha home-brewer fears: Mold. Scobys can get moldy for several reasons. This post discusses how your kombucha scoby can get infested with mold, what to do if you see mold, and how to avoid mold in the first place. Mold is Rare, Really In my years of brewing kombucha

Not all tea will work for a home-brew kombucha. Sticking to plain green and black teas is the way to go for home-brew kombucha.

Your favorite kombucha brands may be watered down. Kombucha Brewers International released a Code of Practice. The code distinguishes between the following categories: Traditional Kombucha Tea: This is a fermented tea, made with a scoby and sugar. The way I make my brew at home would be considered a Traditional Kombucha Tea. Kombucha: Same as

Selecting the best fruits, fruit mixtures, and flattering herbs and spices is a creative part of the home kombucha brewing process.

Have an upcoming vacation? You will want to ensure your scoby will survive the break. There are many factors to consider.

Has your scoby grown thick enough to show layers? Does the top of your scoby look fresher, paler in color while your original is darkening beneath? It may be time to split.

Nothing amps up the complexity of a kombucha fruit flavor like a fresh herb. Look to delicious and popular retail brewers with flavors like Blood Orange Mint and Lavender Chamomile for inspiration.

How to choose the best bottles for your brew I’ve been bottling home-brew kombucha for years. Various bottle options exist — some better than others! Accumulating the right bottles for a good home-brew stash can take creativity and knowledge about the brewing process. Recall in the kombucha brewing and fermentation process the first fermentation (F1)