Comments on: Homemade Kombucha: Second Ferment

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:10:54 +0000

In reply to Cindy. You do not have to leave plain kombucha for a second ferment, but I think you can bottle it up and try to create some carbonization. I haven't done that before, we always preferred the fruit flavors. If it did not have much fizz, it may have needed to be left longer. The temperature may have not been warm enough for the length of time you left it for it's second ferment.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:41:29 +0000

Do you have to leave plain kombucha for additional days, for the 2nd fermentation, if you like the taste of the plain. I did split it to try flavors. My blueberry and ginger did not fizz. Just abit more flavored with a small bite.

By: MLagueux810

MLagueux810 — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:33:02 +0000

In reply to Jersey. I tried water kefir but I had gotten dehydrated grains. Sadly I didn't have any luck but I've kept it in my fridge in case I can save them...

By: MLagueux810

MLagueux810 — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:29:50 +0000

In reply to Rachel.

Ohh, Pineapple, that’s a good idea! I just opened a can of that and have some left over. I’ll have to give that one a try!
Well when you want to start up again and need a SCOBY, let me know. My SCOBY just recently had a “baby” and I think there is another one coming along. Let me know and I could mail you one if you’d like. 🙂

By: Jersey

Jersey — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:33:36 +0000

I love the second ferment, I do that with Keifer too! Great information, thanks for sharing!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:49:36 +0000

I went and left my SCOBY too long and it molded 🙁 I’ll have to find another one soon! Our favorite flavor was strawberry. I did pineapple and it carbonated like crazy!

By: Elise

Elise — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:36:08 +0000

I am a big fan of kombucha but I buy it in the store. This actually looks like fun! And I love the fizz!!