Brewing kombucha with The Kombucha Shop's Starter Kit can be a fun experiment, but it requires some patience. Generally, it takes anywhere from 7 to 30 days, depending on how you like your kombucha and the temperature of your home.
What makes this kit pretty handy is that it's got everything you need to get started, even if you're new to this. You get a gallon glass jar, organic tea, sugar, and a SCOBY—that's the culture you'll need to start fermenting the tea.
A cool thing about this kit is the pH test strips. According to the manufacturer's description, these strips are great for checking how acidic your brew is. That matters because keeping the right acidity helps in getting the flavor you want and ensures your kombucha is safe to drink.
From what we've found, these pH strips let you decide how long to ferment. If you prefer your kombucha on the sweet side, you'll want to keep the fermentation shorter. If you're into something more tangy, let it sit a bit longer. People really appreciate this control over the taste.
The kit also comes with a thermometer strip, which is helpful for keeping the brew at the right temperature—usually between 70-75°F. This is important because temperature can affect how long your kombucha takes to brew and how it tastes in the end.
You'll also find a cotton cloth with a rubber band in the kit—use it to cover your jar so the kombucha can ferment naturally while keeping out unwanted stuff.
Plus, there's an instructional booklet to guide you, so you can try different things and see what works best for you.
So, with this kit, the brewing time varies based on what flavors you like and your brewing setup. But with all the tools and instructions included, managing your brew becomes pretty straightforward and even a bit educational.
