Kombucha second ferment--question

[melamama]

Can anyone instruct me on the second kombucha ferment?

I'm just not clear on the quantities and the exact process.

tia!

[dogmom327]

Originally Posted by melamama

Can anyone instruct me on the second kombucha ferment?

I'm just not clear on the quantities and the exact process.

tia!

To do a second ferment, remove the kombucha culture and place the kombucha is a container with a truly air tight lid (you can use a non-air tight container if you don't care about fizz). Canning jar lids usually aren't tight enough. The best things are old wine bottles (with new corks) or grolsch-style bottles which you can normally find at your local beer/wine making supply store.

If using juice for flavoring, mix approximately one part juice to two parts kombucha (just suggested amounts--experiment to find what works best for you). Bottle it up tightly and leave it for a few days. Open very very carefully! I recommend keeping your hand and a towel over the top applying downward pressure as you open it (says the person who's been sprayed with kombucha and cleaned it off the ceiling more than once ).

If using fruit, just add however much fruit seems right to you and bottle it up and leave for a few days (same warning on opening it!).

[melamama]

Thank you!