36: Getting Started With Homemade Kombucha

Published: June 5, 2015, 6:40 p.m.

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I really enjoyed this podcast episode because I got to chat with one of my dear friends, Hannah Crum. Even though I\\u2019ve been making Kombucha and Kefir for years, I learned\\xa0some new tips and tricks for better brewing (and some really cool ideas of ways to use Kombucha!)

Why Homemade Kombucha?

Hannah runs Kombucha Kamp, where she provides information, tutorials and kombucha-brewing equipment. Known as the \\u201cKombucha Mama,\\u201d Hannah is largely considered one of the country\\u2019s foremost experts in kombucha brewing and fermentation.

If you are already a \\u2018bucha fan like I am, check out this episode for some new ideas. If you are just starting out with Kombucha, this interview will be a great starting point.

In this Episode, we Talk About

  • Why Kombucha is so beneficial
  • The difference between it and Kefir or Kvass
  • How to brew it
  • The difference between batch brewing and continous\\xa0brewing
  • The benefits of homemade kombucha\\xa0vs. purchasing store bough
  • If you really have to use black tea and white sugar
  • If Kombucha is safe during pregnancy or not (the answer may surprise you)
  • If there is a concern about the fluoride content in Kombucha
  • Is it safe to drink or does it harm your enamel
  • Unusual uses for Kombucha
  • Hannah\\u2019s best tips for getting started brewing

Resources We Mention

Are you a \\u2018bucha drinker? What is your favorite flavor?

Thanks for Listening!

Thank you so much for joining me this week. Please leave any comments or feedback in the comments section below.

Read Transcript

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