Kombucha is a fabulous health-giving drink full of valuable probiotics for gut health! The brew can be made easily in your own home with this simple Kombucha recipe chart.
When I first started making Kombucha two years ago I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. Not surprisingly I had a few hiccups along the way.
Over the last two years I have now streamlined my process, and making booch is simple and satisfying. If you're new to the art of Kombucha brewing, it might be helpful to start by reading my first Kombucha article which gives detailed information about the brewing process and appropriate vessels.
Below is a short flow chart, but more detailed Kombucha Brewing information is available here.
Anyway, when I first started brewing, all of the recipes I found were in US quartz, not metric litres or cups. So I've created this handy Kombucha recipe chart which has both Australian cups (250mls = 250gm) and imperial measurements. Hopefully, no matter what size brewing vessel you're using you will find a suitable ingredient ratio to fit.
Kombucha Recipe Chart - Metric
Kombucha Recipe Chart - Imperial
If you're looking for lots of recipes to flavour your Kombucha or you need to troubleshoot some brewing problems I would thoroughly recommend getting a copy of "The Big Book of Kombucha." It's available as a kindle, ebook or hard copy and I found it invaluable. Even Aussie Booch Brewers are able to get hold of the book as an ebook or hardcopy.
The Big Book of Kombucha: Brewing, Flavoring, and Enjoying the Health Benefits of Fermented Tea
Each time you brew a batch of Kombucha you will generate a new SCOBY on top of the brew. These can be kept in a SCOBY hotel. The benefit of this is you will always have a spare SCOBY if the one you're using gets mould or a fruit fly infestation. I will be updating the site with more information about creating a SCOBY hotel in the next article.
Kombucha eBook
if you would rather have all the information in one handy eBook, take a look at my Kombucha Brewing Book. Step by step instructions, everything you need to know and nothing you don't.
FAQ Kombucha Questions
Are you wondering why your Kombucha isn't as fizzy as the commercially prepared brews? The reason is twofold;
- some commercially prepared brews carbonate their beverages
- by taking the Kombucha to F2 (second ferment) in a sealed serving vessel you add a flavour and extra sugar (fruit) which adds carbonation. (More info on F2)
It is best to use bottled water. Tap water is different everywhere and can have chlorine added to kill micro organism. This is not good for Kombucha. Especially when it is first getting established.
Yes, this is perfectly normal. Over time this will build up. Eventually you may want to remove some of it if its taking up a lot of room.
Taste is your best guide. Everyone likes their Booch a little different, some like it a little on the sweet side where as others like it mouth puckeringly tart. Taste is after a week and see how it's going.
Take a look at this article I wrote about keeping your Kombucha warm in winter
I have written a complete article on how to deal with fruit flies in Kombucha depending on how bad the infestation is.
FREE SCOBY ANYONE?
I brew a lot of Kombucha! If you're located near Terrigal and want to try brewing your own Kombucha I will usually have a SCOBY or two available. Please feel free to message me as these are FREE to good homes 🙂
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Kelly says
Hi JulieI live around nana glen. And I would like some free S by for my kombucha making project. I hope you could help me. ThNk you
Julie Carlyle says
Hi Kelly
I would love to give you a SCOBY. I'm not living in Coffs any more but I come back all the time. I will bring some booch and a SCOBY the next time I visiting.
Message me your phone number 0458522915.
Julie
Patricia says
Love the flow chart, simple and straightforward. Thanks for sharing it.
Mark says
Also the tablespoon is 15ml US, 20ml Australia
Mark says
Hi
I believe you're using US cups in the metric chart, not Australian. That's fine if you don't convert it; though I think you should state this somewhere to make it clearer. Personally I'd change the chart.
I gave up and bought some US measuring cups because of their blatant and arrogant attitude toward the rest of the world. It makes it easier when using US recipes rather than me converting. As for other units, I cannot get my head around conversions so the rest of the chart is very helpful, so thank you very much 🙂
https://www.thermo.kitchen/kombucha-recipe-chart-australia-us/