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The Kombucha Shop Organic Kombucha Starter Kit - 1 Gallon Brewing Kit Includes All The Essentials Required for Brewing Kombucha At Home
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- MADE BY KOMBUCHA BREWERS FOR KOMBUCHA BREWERS: This kit has everything you need to start brewing your own kombucha at home. Our best in the industry kombucha cultures, equipment, and instruction will turn you into a kombucha-brewing rockstar in no time.
- QUALITY PRODUCTS: Our 1 Gal. Brew Jar is made of thick American glass and US MADE pH Test Strips and Temperature Gauge will help you monitor your brew's progress. Need Help? Our support team is here to quickly answer any of your questions along the way.
- EXPERT KNOWLEDGE: More educational material than any other kit on the market - our fan favorite Brewing Instructions and Post Brewing-Guide take all the guesswork out of brewing kombucha for the first time. We ensure your brewing success!
- CERTAIN TO GROW: Our cultures are grown in our Madison, WI brewery using triple filtered water, high-quality sugar and lose leaf tea, plus our six-week aged kombucha starter. We guarantee your first batch to ferment or we'll send a free replacement.
- THE PERFECT PRESENT: This complete and beautiful kit is sure to be the perfect present for any kombucha fan in your life. All of our kits are entirely shelf stable so you can order and ship worry free! They'll love it, we promise.
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MOSA ORGANIC CERTIFICATE
Certification #: 10541
Effective Date: 07/03/2019
Certified Organic Products/ Services:
Processing, packaging, and labeling of kombucha products - "Organic": Kombucha Culture & Liquid Starter, The Kombucha Shop Kit Tea Blend.
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Everything You NeedOur kit includes all the essentials needed to brew bubbly kombucha at home and our detailed brewing instructions and post-brewing guide remove all guesswork from the process. |
Quality You Can TrustFrom USDA organic ingredients to premium materials made in the USA, we've gone the extra mile to develop a high quality experience that results in even better tasting kombucha. |
Educational ExperienceThe Kombucha Shop brewing kits promote hands-on learning that's fun for all ages. Brew on your own, with friends or family, or get the little ones involved to make memories and traditions. |
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One Gallon Brew Jar with Lid | ✓ | ✓ |
Organic Kombucha Culture & Liquid Starter | ✓ | ✓ |
Organic Cane Sugar | ✓ | ✓ |
Organic Loose Leaf Black & Oolong Tea | ✓ | ✓ |
Temperature Gauge, Cotton Cover & Rubber Band, pH Test Strips, Pipette, Wet Erase Marker | ✓ | ✓ |
Step-by-Step Brewing Instructions | ✓ | ✓ |
Post-Brewing Guide | ✓ | ✓ |
Six 16oz. Swing Top Bottles | ✓ | |
Bottle Brush | ✓ | |
Stainless Steel Funnel & Strainer Set | ✓ |
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Product information
Package Dimensions | 10.8 x 6.5 x 6.4 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.97 pounds |
Manufacturer | THE KOMBUCHA SHOP |
ASIN | B00LW7OR4A |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | 633131631562 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #14,843 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #6 in Home Brewing Starter Sets #3,619 in Climate Pledge Friendly: Grocery |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 17, 2014 |
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Customers like the quality, completeness, ease of use, value, and performance of the kitchen kit. They mention that the scoby itself was very healthy, the funnel with strainer is good quality, and that it gives everything you need to make high quality kombucha at home. They also say that the instructions are easy to follow, step by step, and thorough. Customers also appreciate the PH strips as they find them very helpful for beginners. They say that it saves money to do it yourself at home and that the starter kit is a good investment. They even say that their results turned out great.
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Customers find the directions in the kit easy to read, step-by-step, and thorough. They also say the PH strips are very helpful for beginners. Customers also say that the kit is well put together and not intimidating to use. They say the instruction sheet is well designed and printed, and the pamphlet with recipe ideas for flavored is convenient. Customers mention that the brewing guide is clear and well written.
"...everything you need to make great Kombucha: quality ingredients and instructions. Tonight I sampled my first batch and was blown away...." Read more
"...strip, wet erase market for writing on the jar, clear instructions for the kombucha making process, a second booklet for the optional process of “..." Read more
"...Everything in the kit that you would need along with very simple to understand and step by step instructions...." Read more
"...The kit and its directions/tips was really easy to follow and the scoby looked healthy...." Read more
Customers find the kit superb, perfect, and easy to make. They say it comes with a gallon jar, loose tea, cotton, and great instructions. Customers also mention the kit is more than complete, well-prepared, and awesome for a beginner.
"...Pros:Tidy kit that includes a gallon jar, loose tea, cotton reusable tea bag, sugar, pH test strips, pipette for taste testing, cotton cloth/..." Read more
"This kit is awesome for a beginner...." Read more
"...Making KT is easy and foolproof to make with this kit. It is delicious and good for your health...." Read more
"...recommend this kit to someone starting out, as it contains EVERYTHING you need to get going!..." Read more
Customers find the sweetness of the kombucha to be delicious. They mention that the flavor is there and very good. Some appreciate the freedom of flavorings and the tea blend itself is awesome. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sweetness and the flavor of the tea.
"...I have a sweet tooth, and I thought this batch was delicious, and I never liked the commercial stuff, so what does she know?!)..." Read more
"...As you can see in the photo, the kombucha was bubbly, fizzy, and really delicious!..." Read more
"...Making KT is easy and foolproof to make with this kit. It is delicious and good for your health...." Read more
"...Love that you can change the flavors anyway you want...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the kitchen items in the kit. They mention that the scoby itself was very healthy, the funnel with strainer is good quality, and the finished product is so good. They also appreciate the quality ingredients and instructions. The jar is sturdy, has memo lines for notes, and there is a temperature control. Customers say the kombucha came out fizzy and wonderful, and that it's a great product from a good company.
"This kit has everything you need to make great Kombucha: quality ingredients and instructions. Tonight I sampled my first batch and was blown away...." Read more
"...As you can see in the photo, the kombucha was bubbly, fizzy, and really delicious!..." Read more
"...n't tried any other brand, but I'm so pleased with the service, quality of SCOBY, website, etc that I have no need to look anywhere else...." Read more
"...Everything is labeled, it comes with pH strips for testing, a little tiny straw/sucker thing to taste as you go to find your proper level of..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the kombucha maker. They mention that the results turned out great, everything went well, and the scoby did its job well. They also say that the instructions are clear and detailed, and that the amount of starter provided worked just fine. Customers also mention that they like the cloth tea bag, but are switching to a metal tea ball.
"...makes a great gift, anyone can follow it, and it seems to produce pretty good results...." Read more
"...turned out still too sweet and too vinegary, but the scoby seems to be doing great. I just divided it recently and it grew really fast." Read more
"...The scoby worked right out of the bag, the instructions were super clear and detailed and the funnel is large and sturdy for easy bottling...." Read more
"...you can just as easily use your hands but it works great for gently fishing the culture out of the kombucha...." Read more
Customers like the value of the kitchen kit. They mention that it's worth the cost, saves money, and is the most economical way to start. They also say it'll give you practically guaranteed results. However, some customers mention that the kit is a good investment with convenience and ease.
"...In my opinion the cost is worth it because everything in it is organic, and that is important to me...." Read more
"...everything in the kit separately and this kit was definitely worth the money. It would be great as a gift too!" Read more
"...you need to make it yourself (I think it's fun) and it costs practically nothing to make...." Read more
"...was a little overpriced for what you get...." Read more
Customers are happy with the health of the SCOBY. They say it's perfectly active and healthy. They also say the mother SCOBAY was healthy and produced a full, thick baby within 1 week. Customers also mention that the starter SCOBI keeps producing healthy, new SCOBS.
"...kit and its directions/tips was really easy to follow and the scoby looked healthy...." Read more
"...The SCOBY is packaged well and is healthy, and it gets started right away making delicious KT (Kombucha Tea). The first batch was delicious!..." Read more
"...It's an easy to use beginner kit and the scobys were perfectly active and healthy!" Read more
"...My kombucha is thriving and I’ve got 2nd ferment brews ready in a couple days (mango, berry, ginger +) and 2 first ferments beginning. Thank you!!" Read more
Customers find the website helpful for learning about adding natural ingredients to kombucha. They also appreciate the detailed instructions and hints. Customers also say the website Q&A is helpful with every question. They say the information included in this kit is great, but they still benefit greatly from watching. Customers say the help available from the website is great and the support for additional questions is clear.
"...This Kombucha kit provides you with all the information/ knowledge about brewing you need (there is a lot of misinformation on the internet) On top..." Read more
"...The instructions are easy to read, step by step and thorough.I made my first batch of Kombucha, Letting it sit for 2 weeks...." Read more
"...And the funnel with strainer is good quality and very useful if you don't already have one and are planning on doing flavored batches...." Read more
"...It was easy and fun, kind of like a science experiment...." Read more
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Pros:
Tidy kit that includes a gallon jar, loose tea, cotton reusable tea bag, sugar, pH test strips, pipette for taste testing, cotton cloth/rubber band as a cover, one thermometer strip, wet erase market for writing on the jar, clear instructions for the kombucha making process, a second booklet for the optional process of “second fermentation”, and most importantly, the SCOBY and its starter liquid (think of it as a kombucha “seed” that you plant in the sweet tea to start the fermentation). Nice set up for people, like us, that were clueless.
Cons:
This isn’t major, but I would have liked to know BEFORE I made the purchase that kombucha needs to be kept at a constant temperature between 75-85 deg F (24-29 deg C) for it to properly ferment! Summer in central Virginia is hot, and we run the A/C, so finding a spot that fit the bill took some trial and error. We finally settled on the top of the fridge. I have since learned that there are wrap-around heaters that can keep your kombucha at the right temperature without the hassle. If the kit had this type of heater available as an option, I definitely would have sprung for the deluxe kit!
As it is, I won’t be purchasing a wraparound heater until I’m sure my daughter will still be interested after a couple of batches! We’ve enjoyed watching the revolting-yet-fascinating-and-cool process of the Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast (aka SCOBY) fermenting the sweet tea, and I think I might be hooked, myself!
You can absolutely drink the kombucha you make with this kit “as is”! After 14 days of of fermentation, we had a new SCOBY growing over the top of our tea, just ast the kit said we should. We had started tasting it at 7 days, but it was ttoo sweet so we kept going. My daughter likes her booch REALLY tart, and she thought this 14-day old batch was still too sweet, but since we had planned on doing a second fermentation in separate bottles, we stopped it there. Next batch is going for 21 days, she’s already told me! (I have a sweet tooth, and I thought this batch was delicious, and I never liked the commercial stuff, so what does she know?!)
The rest of this review has less to do with the kit as it does with the second ferment that the kit’s booklet talks about. Stop here if you only care about this kit’s performance.
The optional second fermentation is the process of putting flavorings (fruit, herbs, spices, etc.) into a bottle, or Mason jar, adding kombucha, capping it, and then letting it sit in a warm, dark place for 2-14 days. This supposedly will add carbonation as well as flavor to the brew. I included pictures of the bottles we made, but it’s only been 2 days so I can’t give any more information on taste.
To wrap up, we love this kit, and are happy we bought it!
Things you might also consider buying if you think you might get into this as much as we did:
(Sorry no links, can’t seem to do it from the app)
The Big Book of Kombucha, Crum & LaGory
Wraparound Kombucha heater
Swing-top 16-oz beer bottles (Otis Classic)
OXO Good Grip bottle funnel set
Extra gallon jars
Bottle brushes for cleaning
Extra thermometer strips
Pros:
Tidy kit that includes a gallon jar, loose tea, cotton reusable tea bag, sugar, pH test strips, pipette for taste testing, cotton cloth/rubber band as a cover, one thermometer strip, wet erase market for writing on the jar, clear instructions for the kombucha making process, a second booklet for the optional process of “second fermentation”, and most importantly, the SCOBY and its starter liquid (think of it as a kombucha “seed” that you plant in the sweet tea to start the fermentation). Nice set up for people, like us, that were clueless.
Cons:
This isn’t major, but I would have liked to know BEFORE I made the purchase that kombucha needs to be kept at a constant temperature between 75-85 deg F (24-29 deg C) for it to properly ferment! Summer in central Virginia is hot, and we run the A/C, so finding a spot that fit the bill took some trial and error. We finally settled on the top of the fridge. I have since learned that there are wrap-around heaters that can keep your kombucha at the right temperature without the hassle. If the kit had this type of heater available as an option, I definitely would have sprung for the deluxe kit!
As it is, I won’t be purchasing a wraparound heater until I’m sure my daughter will still be interested after a couple of batches! We’ve enjoyed watching the revolting-yet-fascinating-and-cool process of the Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast (aka SCOBY) fermenting the sweet tea, and I think I might be hooked, myself!
You can absolutely drink the kombucha you make with this kit “as is”! After 14 days of of fermentation, we had a new SCOBY growing over the top of our tea, just ast the kit said we should. We had started tasting it at 7 days, but it was ttoo sweet so we kept going. My daughter likes her booch REALLY tart, and she thought this 14-day old batch was still too sweet, but since we had planned on doing a second fermentation in separate bottles, we stopped it there. Next batch is going for 21 days, she’s already told me! (I have a sweet tooth, and I thought this batch was delicious, and I never liked the commercial stuff, so what does she know?!)
The rest of this review has less to do with the kit as it does with the second ferment that the kit’s booklet talks about. Stop here if you only care about this kit’s performance.
The optional second fermentation is the process of putting flavorings (fruit, herbs, spices, etc.) into a bottle, or Mason jar, adding kombucha, capping it, and then letting it sit in a warm, dark place for 2-14 days. This supposedly will add carbonation as well as flavor to the brew. I included pictures of the bottles we made, but it’s only been 2 days so I can’t give any more information on taste.
To wrap up, we love this kit, and are happy we bought it!
Things you might also consider buying if you think you might get into this as much as we did:
(Sorry no links, can’t seem to do it from the app)
The Big Book of Kombucha, Crum & LaGory
Wraparound Kombucha heater
Swing-top 16-oz beer bottles (Otis Classic)
OXO Good Grip bottle funnel set
Extra gallon jars
Bottle brushes for cleaning
Extra thermometer strips
The instructions are easy to follow even for newbies, which I was when I received the package. Everything you need to get started right away is in the package. If you have any further questions, she (Kombucha Mama) has an entire website which I have referenced numerous times since my first batch. The SCOBY is packaged well and is healthy, and it gets started right away making delicious KT (Kombucha Tea). The first batch was delicious! I made two batches using this kit. Then I decided I was drinking more Kombucha than I could make, so I upgraded to the continuous brewer and turned this gallon pitcher into my SCOBY hotel. I now have two full sized extra SCOBY's already!
I haven't tried any other brand, but I'm so pleased with the service, quality of SCOBY, website, etc that I have no need to look anywhere else. In my opinion the cost is worth it because everything in it is organic, and that is important to me. The SCOBY is healthy, fresh, never frozen or refrigerated and that is important for getting started right away. Don't settle for lower quality SCOBY's. It is important the SCOBY's are healthy, young, fresh (never dried nor refrigerated) and packaged with KT. This ensures that you receive the highest quality and healthiest SCOBY's.
Making KT is easy and foolproof to make with this kit. It is delicious and good for your health. The only downside is you may really love KT, realize you must make more, and either buy more kits or upgrade to continuous brewer like I did.
Everything in the kit that you would need along with very simple to understand and step by step instructions.
My first brew came out better then I expected for my first time.
Update:
The Kombucha shop took a look at my pictures and replied stating my pellicle looked normal and there is no mold growing. Good to know. Good customer service. I’m changing my rating to 4! Thanks
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
Update:
The Kombucha shop took a look at my pictures and replied stating my pellicle looked normal and there is no mold growing. Good to know. Good customer service. I’m changing my rating to 4! Thanks