Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

While perhaps you may not need this kit to get started, if you are at all apprehensive, these supplies and instruction will be a great asset. I actually got two kits so I could have a steady supply, and just got a couple 6 packs of pressure clamp Homebrew style glass bottles 16 ounces. Each batch of kombucha fills 6 bottles and at the store they cost about $4 so 6x$4 (8 batches) = my kits have already more than paid for themselves and I got the fun of fermentation at home. Keep in mind in Pacific island regions where this style of fermented drink originated, they tend to drink smaller quantities at a time. You can have too much of a good thing. I don't drink more than one total per day or split one with my hubby. This tends to avoid adverse reaction and such as gas/discomfort. My personal favorite recipe is tumeric , ginger and orange juice I mix fresh in my blender and add 1-2 ounces at the bottom of the bottle during the second fermentation. Also if you wait a bit longer 10-12 days vs 7 you get more of a kick/ less surgery since you are down to 15% sugar left versus around the 30% at day 7. I prefer the bitter, more beer like flavor but it's fun to experiment to find your own preferences. Highly recommend this kit; although it kinda inspired this rabbit hole of fermenting foods ( saurkraut, pickled beets, tempeh) for me. So beware, your family may start calling you witch doctor :D