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More Tips for Kombucha Brewing and a Kombucha Kamp Giveaway

by Lindsay Cotter · 03/19/2014

Okay here we go! Another Kombucha post. But this one will definitely benefit you, promise! Stay with me here.

So remember how I’ve professed my love for Kombucha and it’s health benefits in this post? And how I shared the Scoby making tutorial and Brewing process? Well if you didn’t, it’s okay, you’ll get it all again today, in a nutshell.

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I started brewing kombucha for many health reasons, and I have the Kombucha Mama (Hannah) from Kombucha Kamp to thank. I “met” her way back in 2008 and she has been my go to resource ever since. Her site has really taken off and she now offers Kombucha Brewing Kits, Scoby, Kefir grains, classes, eBooks on Kombucha, recipes for brewing, and more! LOVE LOVE LOVE HER!

kombucha kamp ebook

Well when she heard that my scoby passed away (okay I accidently left the top off the jar), she generously sent me one of her scobies and starter brew so that I could keep brewing.

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I’m in the process of brewing again now, only 4 more days till it’s ready to flavor!

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homemade kombucha

So today I get to share the love and giveaway a $25 gift card to Kombucha Kamp. this means you can buy a scoby and starter tea yourself. Or if you already have a scoby, you can check out all the other fermented foods and accessories to buy on her site!!

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a Rafflecopter giveaway

Open to ALL!!!

UPDATED–> There will be 2 WINNERS!! each get $25 to Kombucha Kamp

Okay, now that you know about the Kombucha giveaway, here are a few kombucha scoby rules and recipe from Kombucha Kamp. Save them! You’ll need them!

golden rules of brewing kombucha

One of my favorite flavoring recipes from Hannah!

ginger lime kombucha brew

Ginger Lime Kombucha Tea Recipe via Kombucha Kamp

Ginger is perhaps Kombucha’s best friend, producing delicious fizz and flavor. Citrus pairs well with Kombucha, though in small amounts. These instructions call for flavoring after the brew.

  • 5-6 teaspoons green tea/reusable tea bag
  • 1.25 cups evaporated cane juice

for later:

  • fresh squeezed lime juice
  • fresh ginger slices

Do a shorter steep with these green tea bags, 3-5 minutes. Brew only 6-7 days, decant into bottles already flavored with ginger (to taste) and lime juice (no more than 1/2 ounce per 16 ounce bottle) and allow to second ferment for 3-5 days, burping each day to prevent explosions. Once desired fizz is achieved, move to fridge.

And just for kicks, here’s a great article on the benefits of Kombucha for Athletes. You’ll want to read it if you’ve been injured or have joint problems, trust me!

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Cheers to Brewing!

LC

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  1. Beth says

    11/16/2020 at 5:40 PM

    Hi, Lindsay! Love the ginger lime recipe. It looks simple but delicious at the same time!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      11/19/2020 at 6:17 PM

      Hi, Beth! Thanks, it totally is on both accounts! Let me know if you make it!

      Reply
  2. Kara Mathys @Wellnessgrit says

    01/29/2019 at 5:10 AM

    I’m ashamed to say that I’ve never had Kombucha scoby! This looks great though so hopefully that will change! Thanks for posting it, Cotter!

    Reply
  3. Julia Kruz says

    07/25/2017 at 8:50 AM

    Amazing photos and interesting article. Kombucha scoby is something new for me. Thx a lot for understanding all process Cotter!

    Reply
  4. Karin Fillhart says

    07/14/2015 at 10:02 AM

    I have some questions about making kombucha. I’ve been using at active scoby for a few years now, and lately my drink hasn’t tasted too good and has lost it’s fizz. I put in raisins, but it hasn’t helped. I’m not sure – as the scoby grows – which parts are old and need to be discarded. That may be a problem in getting a good batch also, allowing the older scobys to remain in the mix.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      07/14/2015 at 9:39 PM

      sent you an email. let me know if you got it.

      Reply
  5. Tayler says

    03/23/2014 at 8:23 PM

    My favorite is lemon raspberry kombucha!

    Reply
  6. Britta says

    03/23/2014 at 8:47 AM

    I adore Kombucha as well, my sister was the one who first got me started and I cannot wait to start making my own eventually. The adding flavour part has me all confused – but I am sure it much easier than I expect! But for now I am sipping GT Kombucha.. gingerade all the way.

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      03/23/2014 at 2:55 PM

      good call! Gingerade is a favorite of mine too!

      Reply
  7. lauren says

    03/23/2014 at 8:20 AM

    I like the GT brand the most.

    Reply
  8. lauren says

    03/23/2014 at 8:20 AM

    I like the GT brand.

    Reply
  9. Sarah Pie says

    03/22/2014 at 8:41 PM

    Fantastic flavoring idea! I love ginger in my kombucha but I’ve been struggling to get the taste right. I’ve had pretty good success with my dehydrated SCOBY though it took forever to get started!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      03/23/2014 at 7:08 AM

      i also like using plain cranberry juice. its really good!

      Reply
  10. Danica @ It's Progression says

    03/22/2014 at 2:49 PM

    My favorite Kombucha drink is the blueberry, but ginger comes in at a close second.

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      03/22/2014 at 8:06 PM

      oh me too!

      Reply
  11. Julia B says

    03/22/2014 at 1:12 PM

    I love Synergy Kombucha – trilogy and ginger-berry are my favorites!

    Reply
  12. Kristen B says

    03/21/2014 at 12:40 PM

    I love kombucha but have not been brave enough to try making my own. Love the e-book!!!

    Reply
  13. Stacey S. says

    03/21/2014 at 11:16 AM

    I would love to try to make my own! My fave fermented food would have to be sauerkraut at the moment – and it took me FOREVER to try it!

    Reply
  14. AnnaGrace says

    03/21/2014 at 10:11 AM

    i love a refreshing mango flavored kombucha!

    Reply
  15. Nikki says

    03/20/2014 at 9:16 PM

    I have never had Kombucha but now I really want to.

    Reply
  16. Kanoelani says

    03/20/2014 at 8:33 PM

    Woohoo!! Love Kombucha you know this friend! But to brew my own would be so cool! I know someone locally that makes it that I buy from now but would be so cool to make my own. Love this 🙂

    Reply
  17. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says

    03/20/2014 at 8:00 PM

    This is so cool. I’ve only had it a few times but liked it. I drink my unfiltered apple cider vinegar everyday- love the sour tang.

    Reply
  18. Katie says

    03/20/2014 at 3:46 PM

    Gingerade is my favorite!

    Reply
  19. Purelytwins says

    03/20/2014 at 2:57 PM

    girl we love our homemade kombucha thanks to you 🙂 scoby still going strong!!

    Reply
  20. STUFT Mama says

    03/20/2014 at 2:17 PM

    Someday I will try this. I’ve never even drank kombucha. 🙂

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      03/20/2014 at 2:33 PM

      oh my gosh! no way! you must! it’s best to try GT berry flavors. Drink between meals or in morning

      Reply
  21. Brooke says

    03/20/2014 at 1:46 PM

    Ok, that’s a hard question. I love GT’s Strawberry Serenity, Kickin’ Kombucha’s Blueberry Mojito, and Buddha’s Brew Peach Mint. (I’m an equal opportunity kombucha lover.) I REALLY want to try GT’s Classic kombuchas! And I also love Farmhouse Culture’s kraut. And wine. Duh. 😉 BEST fermented drink!

    Reply
  22. Megan (The Lyons' Share) says

    03/20/2014 at 12:33 PM

    Love kombucha but still scared to make it … although your posts make me a little bit less scared :). Also love sauerkraut as a fermented food!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      03/20/2014 at 2:20 PM

      you can do it! easier than snap chips haha

      Reply
  23. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    03/20/2014 at 10:24 AM

    My favorite fermented food is sauerkraut, but I keep saying I’m going to try making Kombucha. Fun giveaway!

    Reply
  24. Brianna @ I run He tris says

    03/20/2014 at 9:58 AM

    I have yet to try Kombucha but am very intrigued by it! Does wine count as a favorite fermented food? 🙂

    Reply
  25. Bonnie says

    03/20/2014 at 8:53 AM

    Happy to enter this giveaway…This is one of those things I’ve always wanted to do and have just never started…and why not?! Sheesh…Maybe a giveaway will help get me on board because I do love the stuff and want those good health benefits! You rock, Linds.

    Reply
    • Bonnie says

      03/20/2014 at 8:56 AM

      Oh – and my fave flavor? I’ve really only tried GT’s Kombucha and I love the multi green one! Ginger is good too. 🙂

      Reply
  26. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says

    03/20/2014 at 8:24 AM

    my kombucha (1st ever) is brewing right now..its almost been a week, i am looking for different ideas for flavoring, do you have any recommendations? ginger sounds great, i will probably do that.

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    • Hannah says

      03/25/2014 at 4:29 PM

      There are loads of flavoring recipes & tips at the KKamp website –> http://www.kombuchakamp.com/2011/01/how-to-flavor-kombucha-mushroom-tea.html

      Reply
  27. Meg @ A Dash of Meg says

    03/20/2014 at 8:08 AM

    you are so inspiring, missy. i really want to make my own kombucha and i am promising myself that i will do so this summer once i am out of school and have the time to focus on it and am in my own place 🙂 thanks for sharing all of your kombucha knowledge <3

    Reply
  28. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    03/20/2014 at 7:27 AM

    Could you bring me some please? I’ve still not tried it. Kind of scared LOL.

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      03/20/2014 at 2:35 PM

      yes!! you need to try it!!! seriously. so good for those post run nutrients. try the berry flavors from GT

      Reply
  29. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    03/20/2014 at 6:37 AM

    why are are scoby and kombucha such fun words to say out loud? lol

    Reply
  30. Jennifer Hudy says

    03/20/2014 at 6:12 AM

    So.. I made it as far as buying a bottle of Raw Kombucha.. and there it sits in the fridge. I really want to try this! Just have to make the time and effort to do it!

    Thanks again for the reminder, and excited about the giveaawy!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      03/20/2014 at 6:42 AM

      you’re one step closer! haha

      Reply
  31. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    03/20/2014 at 2:33 AM

    You know I’ve been dying to make my own!! I love me so goji kombucha and some ginger kombucha!

    Reply
  32. Anabel says

    03/19/2014 at 9:38 PM

    I love sauerkraut and ginger kombucha. I really want to start making my own!

    Reply
  33. Lesley says

    03/19/2014 at 9:26 PM

    I need to lose my kombucha virginity and need some help to do so. Looking forward to learning a lot. Thanks for the great post.

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      03/19/2014 at 9:51 PM

      oh my gosh, best comment ever! haha love it

      Reply
  34. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    03/19/2014 at 9:06 PM

    Someone gave me a scoby but I was too scared to actually brew kombucha! That said, I wish I had! I love kombucha, but it’s too expensive to drink regularly without brewing your own!

    Reply
  35. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    03/19/2014 at 8:18 PM

    I have still never tried. One of these days I’ll get brave.

    Reply
    • Hannah says

      03/25/2014 at 4:27 PM

      If you can make a cup of tea, you can make Kombucha – super easy!

      Reply
  36. Yoojin Lee says

    03/19/2014 at 7:53 PM

    i loooove fermented food! as a korean, kimchi is my favorite!! but i also love drinking kombucha and eating greek yogurt 🙂

    Reply
  37. Christine Gebler says

    03/19/2014 at 7:26 PM

    Kimchi!!!!

    Reply
  38. Katie says

    03/19/2014 at 7:11 PM

    I love anything fermented – kombucha, kraut, kimchi, other veggies, wine, beer, kefir….I just love it all!!

    And my SCOBY is DEAD! I tried to brew more kombucha after your last post, but no dice.

    Reply
  39. Tina Muir says

    03/19/2014 at 7:07 PM

    I didnt even know what Kombucha was a few months ago, and now I can feel you sucking me in to trying it very soon! You are a talented lady….and very persuasive 😛

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      03/19/2014 at 9:58 PM

      oh yes yes i am! hehe

      Reply
      • Jill Conyers says

        03/20/2014 at 1:52 AM

        Yes you are 🙂

        Reply
  40. Jill Conyers says

    03/19/2014 at 7:07 PM

    I haven’t tried Kombucha…yet. My favorite fermented is Ferments Raw Cultured Veggies. Especially the dill.

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      03/19/2014 at 9:59 PM

      we must chat! okay, what GT have you tried?

      Reply
      • Jill Conyers says

        03/20/2014 at 1:52 AM

        Happy to chat anytime! I haven’t tried the GT yet. The last time I was at Whole Foods I couldn’t remember what brand you recommended. It’s on my grocery list for this weekend’s shopping.

        Reply
  41. Emma @ be mom strong says

    03/19/2014 at 7:02 PM

    Never thought of making this myself!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      03/19/2014 at 10:00 PM

      it’s super easy! just takes patience. haha well that is kinda hard. LOL

      Reply
  42. Debbie @ Live from La Quinta says

    03/19/2014 at 6:45 PM

    Believe it or not I tried Kombucha for the first time the other day, so I don’t have a favorite flavor. I’m not even sure what flavor (or brand) that I had 🙂

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      03/20/2014 at 6:39 AM

      really?! you must! try GT trilogy or any of the berry flavors

      Reply
  43. Shannon says

    03/19/2014 at 6:42 PM

    This is such a great giveaway! I love Kombucha, Citrus flavored is my fave 🙂

    Reply
  44. Emily says

    03/19/2014 at 6:16 PM

    I LOVE Kombucha (ginger!) and sauerkraut!

    Reply
  45. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    03/19/2014 at 5:59 PM

    I love GT’s Trilogy. I think that you got me hooked on it? Pretty sure of it. I’m a little scared to brew my own but maybe this is just what I need!

    Reply
  46. Brittany @ Barr & Table says

    03/19/2014 at 5:41 PM

    It’s hard to choose a favorite since there are SO many to choose from since I’ve moved but I do love almost every flavor of Reed’s!

    Reply
  47. Cara's Healthy Cravings says

    03/19/2014 at 4:55 PM

    I am a kimchi addict!

    Reply
  48. Angie Bee Hotz says

    03/19/2014 at 4:53 PM

    I love GT Daves botanical line. The one with Lavendar is wonderful! I haven’t made my own,yet, but love kimchi !

    Reply
  49. Tara Newman says

    03/19/2014 at 4:53 PM

    My favorite is Trilogy. You are bent on getting me to make my own Kombucha, aren’t you?

    Reply
  50. Giselle Schroer Schroer says

    03/19/2014 at 4:41 PM

    I so need this! My first batch didn’t work out well I think mainly because I struggled with my dehydrated scoby 🙁 I’d love to try again though! Oh and I just finished off a glass of my favorite Trilogy kombucha 🙂

    Reply

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