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What is the second ferment for?
The second ferment is done in a sealed bottle to allow carbonation to develop. During the first ferment the kombucha is able to breathe and all gas produced will escape, your kombucha will be flat....
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Do I have to second ferment?
No, the kombucha is still just as good for you after the first ferment. We recommend a shot of kombucha from day 25 of the first ferment in a glass of sparkling water if you still want the bubbles.
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What can I add to my second ferment?
You can get as creative as you want! The best way to add flavour is to add some juice of your flavor preference into the sterilised bottle, then add you kombucha and seal. This will give both flav...
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What bottles should I second ferment in?
It’s important to second ferment in brewing bottles as the production of gas leads to higher pressure. We recommend reusable glass bottles with flip top caps. Be careful when opening bottles after ...
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Where should I store my ferment?
Store your kombucha out of direct sunlight, between 24 – 30°C (75 – 86–°F). If you are fermenting other food or beverages make sure there is a gap of at least 1 metre between the kombucha and these...
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How do I know my kombucha is fermenting properly?
Look for the beginning of a new scoby forming on the top of the kombucha, this is the baby scoby and will look like a jellyfish. If you see the development of brown stringy things under the scoby t...
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Is there something wrong if my scoby sinks?
No, it is completely normal for your scoby to sink, it will still work!
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How much scoby do I need to use when re-culturing?
You will need 300 mL (10 US fl oz) of brew from your previous batch along with a scoby. You do not need a whole scoby, if you want to make multiple batches you can cut a scoby in half and just use ...
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Can I make sugar free kombucha?
Yes, during the fermentation process you must add sugar however this is consumed by the scoby. If you let the kombucha ferment for long enough all of the sugar will be consumed. You can then add an...
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How do I scale up my kombucha batch?
To scale up to bigger volumes we recommend following the Mad Millie How to Guide and making 1 L (1 USqt) first to get your scoby really active. Add this whole batch into your bigger vessel as the s...