Kombucha

I finally did it. I am brewing my own kombucha! I met another mom in the local organic grocery store, and we were both buying Kombucha. She was telling me she rarely buys it, as they brew it at home. I decided this was my time. I asked for her contact info, if I could come get the mother, scoby, mushroom – whatever you want to call it, and actually followed up. I went to her house, brought that odd, organ-like living thing home with me.  I followed her advice and watched this:

http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/2010/03/video-thursday-how-to-make-kombucha/

I  followed the video exactly. At first as it was brewing, I thought I had developed mold. I was nervous about ruining a batch, or making my family sick. My new friend came over, checked it, and it was fine. My first batch brewed for 8 days. I bottled it and my husband LOVED it. My second batch was even stronger. I knew my family would be drinking a lot of this, so the next time  I doubled the recipe. The blog listed above has another way of making in bulk,  but I have found one that works for us.

There are many opinions on how to make Kombucha.  I have found what is easiest for me and always take advice from others. I am starting to notice the nuances between the brews, and what taste we like. The brew takes a different amount of days depending on many variables, so we go by taste. I am so glad to have added this to my kitchen repertoire.

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