Before you decide to grow your own kombucha SCOBY, please read my more recent how to make kombucha post to learn why I now recommend purchasing a Brew Now Kit from Kombucha Kamp.

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Below is my original “How to Make a Kombucha SCOBY” recipe:

I’ve mentioned it several times on the blog before, but I absolutely love kombucha. Although I am not a fan of beer (unless it’s pumpkin, blueberry, or basically tastes like juice), there’s something about the slightly fizzy, acidic flavor of kombucha that I crave. Unfortunately, regularly drinking it sets me back close to $4/bottle and that adds up really fast. So, like my previous Starbucks habit, I’ve curbed it to a couple of times a month.

For the last few months, I’ve been really interested in learning how to make kombucha. The process seemed simple enough, and to be honest — part of me kind of likes the idea of being “that girl” who brews her own kombucha. It one-ups the hippiness factor of things like drinking green juice, eating chia seeds, and using coconut oil as a moisturizer. The kombucha recipe I’m sharing below is what’s worked well for me. Don’t be deterred by the longer-than-usual instructions; I’ve made them intentionally detailed so you’ll know exactly what to do, and it’s actually very easy, I promise!

Next: Learn how to use your kombucha SCOBY to brew your first batch!