A simple, tasty way to get in probiotics is to drink kombucha, a fermented carbonated beverage made from tea. Learn how to make kombucha with this basic recipe.
Learn how to make a from-scratch apple scrap vinegar. Let’s take a look at the difference between real apple cider vinegar and the apple vinegar you can make at home, as well as a recipe for apple scrap vinegar and my best answers to common questions on making vinegar at home. They ...
If you still want to brew, make sure you follow the brewing process carefully, use sterilized materials, and some common sense. A good rule is if your SCOBY is healthy, your kombucha will be healthy. If you’re still nervous, go to Whole Foods and buy a commercially prepared and pasteuri...
Can I make ACV from the mother? Yes! You can use the vinegar mother from an existing ACV or a SCOBY as the starter in your next batch of ACV. Or you can give it to a friend to start her own batch of ACV! How do you make apple cider vinegar at home? Follow the tutorial above...
How to Make a SCOBY Boil 2 cups of filtered, non-chlorinated water in a large pot. Remove the water from heat and add 4 bags of unflavored caffeinated black tea (or about 1 tablespoon loose leaf). Allow to steep for about 5-10 minutes. Add a 1/2 cup granulated sugar and stir unti...
Kvass is a traditional fermented beverage that has a similar taste to beer, except it’s healthier because it provides probiotics. It’s actually made from stale, sourdough rye bread or beets, meaning it’s cheap and easy to make.
How To Grow Your Own Scoby Growing your own scoby from scratch is possible, but can be hit or miss. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't and either the scoby never forms or it develops mold. If you want to give this a try, just be prepared for a bit of a science experimen...
With kombucha, a fermented tea containing probiotics, growing in popularity it's no wonder everyone suddenly wants to know how to make kombucha at home. We asked experts to explain what is a SCOBY, how to brew kombucha safely and more.
Unlock the health benefits of fermented foods with this guide. How to buy, make at home & delicious ways to incorporate them into your meals.
Like when you make pizza from scratch for the first time, or when you try to make a tortilla.Man, it’s hard. There’s a lot of tinkering that needs to get done. What’s the trick? What’s the trick? Well, the trick is a lot of trial and error. ...