The most important thing during your own fermentation is hygiene. No matter whether in your own four walls or on a large scale. If kombucha is fermented under the right conditions, you can drink it daily without hesitation. It's not without reason that the tea drink is so popular in many households. However, the following also applies here: Everyone reacts differently to different foods. Therefore, we recommend approaching this special drink with its many positive properties carefully. You will find out for yourself how much is good for you and how your gut reacts to the drink. If your gut is initially a little challenged, you can easily accustom it to the fermented tea drink with small doses. This way, you can benefit from its probiotic effects and diverse microorganisms.
Not everything labeled kombucha actually contains kombucha
Therefore, when buying, pay close attention to the ingredients. Unnecessarily high sugar content or various artificial ingredients have no place in unpasteurized, living kombucha. In the end, as with any conventional soft drink, too much sugar and unnecessary artificial additives do not belong in a healthy, balanced diet. Pregnant women and children should generally avoid the tea drink due to its low alcohol content.
Making kombucha hygienically at home
As mentioned earlier, it is very important to adhere to various hygiene guidelines when fermenting at home. In the past, if discomfort occurred, it was almost always because the sensitive kombucha was contaminated with foreign germs during home production. Therefore, always observe these 4 important hygiene principles during fermentation!
Hygiene principles for kombucha fermentation at home:
- Always thoroughly wash your hands, the vessels, and all accessories you use with hot water before use.
- The fermentation vessels should be made of glass. A breathable cloth should always cover the glass. A simple rubber band can be used to fasten it.
- As soon as you discover mold (not to be confused with natural Scoby deposits), immediately dispose of the entire kombucha culture and its liquids.
- If a strange smell, unusual for kombucha, and a strange color develop during fermentation, you should stop the fermentation with this batch.
Now we wish you many more beneficial and refreshing kombucha moments that are good for you and that you can enjoy. Cheers!
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