Guide to Flavoring & Bottling (Second Fermentation)

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0:09 - What is F2
0:49 - How to start bottling
1:07 - Why saving some starter tea is important
1:54 - How much flavoring to put in bottle
2:23 - What can you flavor with + sugar content info
3:15 - How much airspace/headspace to leave
3:45 - Bottle recommendations
4:28 - How long to second ferment at room temp
4:58 - What refrigeration does to fermentation
5:15 - What to do if you want more carbonation
5:40 - How flavorings affect carbonation
6:10 - Why chill bottles before opening
6:34 - What to do with baby scobys in the bottle
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@mardog303 4 жыл бұрын

Girl. I can't believe this channel exists. You seem so friendly and genuinely willing to help vs. showing off/bragging what you know. The format is gorgeous, too. Thank you so much!

@tatersaladjd2050 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. A couple other vids on the same subject I ran across were, okay, but they were more performance than educational.

@khaleefax9553 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, she is not fake and not artificially trying to sound cool as many, many other Youtbers tend to do.

@angrybunni 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Down to earth, friendly and not hipster

@keithstone3034 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are legit. Straight and to the point. I love it. You don’t bore with this giant unnecessary back story. Thank you!

@Fedaalis 2 жыл бұрын

I love Kombucha, my wife knew that & got me a Kombucha home brewing starter kit for Valentine's day. Since then, I've been astounded at how excited I've been about the whole process, my first (first) fermentation is about half-way through, and I've already excitedly gone and bought some nice bottles for second fermentation, an electronic pH meter so I don't have to worry about running out of litmus paper, some extra thermometer strips and even a gallon jar of pickles to eat (yum) and then use the jar so I can brew two batches of Kombucha at once. Thanks for your videos - trying to soak them up and learn about brewing all around. Really appreciate your channel & also just want to express my love of Kombucha. It seems to be a rather acquired taste, or a 'you either like it or you don't' type of thing... Like black liquorice? With my first (and future) batches of Kombucha, I'm kind of hoping for a Kombucha with a bit more of a bite to it than store-bought Kombucha.

@patrickhowell2502 2 жыл бұрын

Getting back into kombucha making, went away for awhile, i dont think ive ever tested ph though. What do u use it for?

@Fedaalis 2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickhowell2502 just to make sure the pH is low enough to protect the kombucha from mold growth.. something like 4.5 and below is safe

@aShamelessHigh 10 ай бұрын

@@FedaalisAre you still making kombucha?

@zhad895 7 ай бұрын

Another great resource for glassware is Goodwill or a thrift store. I got a 2 gallon glass jar with a spigot for $4.99.

@HB-xw6im Ай бұрын

This woman deserves the world. I hope you can feel the love wherever you are ❤

@estergrant6713 2 жыл бұрын

taking a page out of beer homebrewers book it is said that too little headspace can contribute to the possibility of explosions. because liquid is non compressable but air is, so when the pressure increases that headspace can give room for pressure but if it is completely filled up the co2 has no where to go and the liquid wont compress so it just pops (potentially)

@Erica-yr3gf 9 ай бұрын

I started my kombucha production about 4 weeks ago and I’m obsessed. The most delicious drink ever. And HEALTHY❤️❤️❤️. Cheers🥂🍾❤️

@fromchronictocure7152 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos are beautifully done and so intelligent and informative. thank you. anamaria in CA

@YouBrewKombucha 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so, so much Anamaria!

@ashtongrist 5 жыл бұрын

I fully agree!

@LulasticHippyshake 5 жыл бұрын

It is ALL about the second ferment! I’ve used cinnamon and cloves to flavour my current batch with Christmas- so good! Video on my channel ☺️

@dreamseeker3783 4 жыл бұрын

I binged watched your videos and you are so easy to follow! Thank you so much for these clear instructions!

@signorawild2037 5 жыл бұрын

great video, helped so much! better than the other ones I have watched

@dustinpeplin7765 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video, one of the best I’ve seen thus far

@stevepenney6459 6 жыл бұрын

Good, easy to understand instructions, and well presented. Thank You.

@tavarisjones551 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Love your presentation style. Very easy to follow and informative.

@valentinavillanova3921 4 жыл бұрын

The quality of your content is insane!!! Thank you!

@christianfarrar9821 5 жыл бұрын

Dude. Your awesome. To the point and super informative! Thanks for making all these great videos

@AwestaKhalid 5 жыл бұрын

i really really like that the instructions stay on the 2nd half of the screen. very helpful

@marianegret5185 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, great intelligent information! Thank you!

@alexandreewbank9213 6 жыл бұрын

hey, FIY when there is no more oxygen in your bottles then there will be no further carbonation nor further yeast development since those are mostly (if not all) aerobic bacterias. I'm a med student (not really the time to make kombucha every week) so what I basically do is making a loot of bottled kombucha 2months/year and I keep them for the all year out of the fridge and there is absolutely no differences between those I drink a month after and those I drink 10month after. Btw if you're looking for other videos about kombucha you could talk about coffee or apple juice kombucha (both acidic enough so no need for a starter). And about flavoured tea, it works just as fine as green,black or white tea... People shouldn't freak out so much, the scoby is way stronger than what most people think, the best way to go is to try everything that goes trough your mind ! Oh and cool videos btw :-)

@UrbanLiz27 5 жыл бұрын

Alexandre Ewbank &

@PSYCKYO 5 жыл бұрын

How can I increase the carbonation? Should I burp the bottles to allow more oxygen or would that remove the carbonation I already had just to replace it once sealed again?

@letachja 5 жыл бұрын

Nyc Bible just add more sugar. Basically the amount of sugar added determines the level pf carbonation you get.

@be-i-ng 5 жыл бұрын

coffee kombucha? do tell, pleeease

@joyboath6901 5 жыл бұрын

I used to make kombucha about 20yrs ago when it wasn’t well known about. All I had to go on was word of mouth and some photocopied pages that were given to me with my SCOBY. Those pages suggested different “recipes” by using different herbal teas with black or green tea, even fruit infusions. I never had an issue and grew lots of new cultures. Second fermentation was not a thing for me then, I had no idea! So I tried different teas until it was the flavour I liked. Looking forward to flavoring this way though when my new SCOBY arrives!

@dougpeitz8502 5 жыл бұрын

I watched several videos on making Kombucha, you are by far the best. Clarity and detail. Thanks do much!

@lphuongq9696 5 жыл бұрын

your videos are informative as well as entertaining; you did a great job

@Katy99941 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so very informative, clear and helpful. Thank you.😊

@Turtlelover818 4 жыл бұрын

I get my Kit on monday and i'm SO excited to finally make my own!

@carolwrobleski4664 4 жыл бұрын

This is so great and helpful. Wonderful series!

@aaroncross4063 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos, they are getting us started. only thing missing was mentioning you could use half a teaspoon of sugar but I found the link to your website in your comments. Great work thanks again!

@MrPetrie 5 жыл бұрын

This is the clearest and most succinct explanation of how to implement the F2 process of kombucha brewing! Thanks.

@nancylee1473 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. I'm making my second fermentation tomorrow from my firsr batch of kombucha here in Costa Rica.

@Xarathornster 4 жыл бұрын

These are incredibly well done, you clearly put a lot of time and effort into making these videos. Very informative, perfect pacing, well shot and edited. Great job, thank you so much, these videos have been a massive help.

@PabloBridge 4 жыл бұрын

YOU LIKE the Kombucha queen.. Thanks for the easy to follow info. Im going to start my kombucha soon.

@dniehausdc 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos! They are extremely informative and well executed. I have watched quite a few of them. A friend had given me a scoby and I just finished first fermentation, and I'm waiting for #2 while getting batch #2 prepped. I think you answered every question I had and quite a few I didn't know I had. Keep posting videos! I'd like to see more new ones!

@jonahlynch9857 6 жыл бұрын

You are so knowledgeable about the subject at hand, which a lot of KZfaqrs are, but where you come out on top is that you present, and share that knowledge in a way that is not overbearing, rather its engaging. Your videos are put together well and they are very informative. Brava!

@alwaysnothing 6 жыл бұрын

Lovely videos. Excellent info and editing

@charlottechand1042 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing channel, thank you for sharing this information!!

@MrBeachtown77 4 жыл бұрын

Great Videos and love the filming/editing. Very informative

@danmcdonald3597 Жыл бұрын

WONDERFUL!! Your videos and information are the best I've seen! I Followed them and am hoping for the best kombucha EVER! I have spent hundreds of dollars buying kombucha from the grocery store - I just KNOW this is gonna be great! Thanks for sharing!

@jacobfogel4129 4 жыл бұрын

INCREDIBLE tutorial!

@kevinneal2575 Ай бұрын

Very thorough. Goes through all the options and lets you know the most important things.

@judyreid9232 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative! ! Everything I needed to know! Thank you!

@RileyGoss 4 жыл бұрын

I started my first ever batch of kombucha 4 weeks ago, just tasted it, and wow! I think it's ready for bottling. This information has been invaluable. I'm super excited!

@rachelw1316 5 жыл бұрын

What a great channel! Thank you for sharing.

@blueberry464 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are great! Informative, friendly, concise, you are an awesome mentor!

@armondo22 4 жыл бұрын

Just started the first fermentation my first batch yesterday :) getting excited thinking about what flavors to make

@Watchingthesim 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video...i wish i could have made mine as educational....great job young lady

@thomasgonick2314 6 жыл бұрын

wonderful! great job!

@andreac6791 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative! Thanks!

@MASHEDMELISSA 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so well done and informative... thank you!!

@YouBrewKombucha 6 жыл бұрын

MASHEDMELISSA Thank you so so much! I’m glad you think so :D

@wendizzlebizzle3043 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the videos. I love it when knowledgeable women spread their knowledge. Please keep up the great videos! I'm sharing your vids on my social media. Love it!

@YouBrewKombucha 6 жыл бұрын

Wendizzle Bizzle Thank you!

@mmedeuxchevaux 5 жыл бұрын

I really can't get over how concise and informative your videos are. Truly, you should approach the higher-ups at KZfaq and suggest they hire you to teach other youtubers how to do better DIY videos.

@AccordingToMatt Жыл бұрын

great info for beginners like me, very well explained, thanks

@AdamCraigOutdoors 6 жыл бұрын

not really a ton different then brewing beer. Brewed plenty beer so this is just a spin off of that. Great job explaining things!! easy to follow video series.

@e8blue 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing content! Thanks 🙏🏼

@piaangelike8029 2 жыл бұрын

Informative, concise, awesome. Great videoooos

@donrounds7791 4 жыл бұрын

Everything I wanted to know. Big thanks !

@aprilshower7606 5 жыл бұрын

Great information quick and to the point the best video by far...👍

@ameeraamir1904 5 жыл бұрын

I really would like to thank you .your videos are great and really helpful .

@garethturner4811 4 жыл бұрын

awesome thanks ,, got my first batch ready tomorrow ..

@ZedTubeGaming 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful videos, they have really helped me make some awesome Kombucha! :)

@zinnmarx 4 жыл бұрын

Great channel..... learning a lot here as someone who has been messing with kombucha for the last 6 months.

@laurenburton5914 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much! I followed your instructions and made a lovely raspberry puree to put in my Kombucha! Worked really well. I'm trying pineapple now.

@ginagilbert3705 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic videos! Love the detail. Many thanks for making them. Gina G

@stephenyork7318 4 жыл бұрын

I’d recommend burping if your using cheap bottles. Experiences from beer brewing is that the safest bottles to just leave are commercial beer bottles which are extremely strong.

@MrDavige 25 күн бұрын

I love your videos! clear and concise with directions I can screenshot. Great job A+. Good camera presence. good production. good editing.

@elletsa 4 ай бұрын

Excellent, informative and concise video! Thank you so much!

@roman2011 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you

@morgandorferr 5 жыл бұрын

Great information!

@cateedwards1163 4 жыл бұрын

What a well made informative video Thank you 😊

@africanpride69 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the details

@cheryls4526 5 жыл бұрын

You are very good . Good information and explanation

@chrischausse2819 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you soooo much.

@primate924 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative thanks for posting

@pablod6872 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks; this was useful. I’m just getting into kombucha brewing, mostly because my wife and kiddo drink lots of it and the store-bought stuff isn’t cheap!

@HuskDanny 6 ай бұрын

I have been bottling Kombucha for several months now and I can't thank you enough for all your videos, amazing tips and advice. My girlfriend and I have been in HEAVEN since we've been drinking our own Kombucha. Much appreciate all of your hard work!

@annphilbeck5174 5 ай бұрын

just subscribed. getting ready for 2nd fermented.

@lizlbarry9403 Жыл бұрын

Every time I get to this point I rewatch your video as I forget the process! Your videos are really great - clear and informative. And short and sweet. Thank you.

@carynmartin6053 Жыл бұрын

Same here!😊

@deinacayten6610 6 жыл бұрын

You are an excellent teacher!

@YouBrewKombucha 6 жыл бұрын

Deina Cayten thank you so much!

@SN-qu2gz 6 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this KZfaq. Kombucha master!

@drdluv 5 жыл бұрын

Trying passion fruit for my second batch! It smells sooooo good

@nancycathey1401 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the in-depth explanation….

@myufostory689 10 ай бұрын

It took three years, but i finally got my second fermentation to work. It was always flat. The only thing i did differently was make my scoby from scratch, rather than store bought.

@HardinProuductionsOriginal 8 ай бұрын

That's BS. You can't make a starter from scratch. Kombucha Culture is yeast that is generations and generations old. It's yeast that has had centuries to form and become known as Kombucha yeast. Also there's no such thing as a scoby that's misinformation. That "lip" is a placille and it's utterly useless. The liquid is what's important. You couldn't have made a Kombucha Culture from scratch unless you've been doing this for a few generations.

@CuppaLiber-tea 7 ай бұрын

Fun fact, the scoby is primarily within the liquid. The pellicle is a protective covering like the cloth you use. It’s just made of cellulose, proteins and scoby.

@sharonmoore7238 4 жыл бұрын

I have diabetes T2 so I was very interested in the sugar aspect. I buy a no sugar very low carb kombucha here in Australia and love it and was wondering how to make my own. So thank you I have enjoyed your channel very much

@mstott22lax 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these videos!!!

@YouBrewKombucha 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching them!!

@legostopmotion8616 5 жыл бұрын

Great videos thank you!

@lifeandoilswithjoy8587 4 жыл бұрын

I'm brand new to this and ready to do my first F2. Very well done video!

@gracecotton9819 Жыл бұрын

Life and Oils With Joy Would be interested in your follow up.

@Bonellova 11 ай бұрын

I use Bolthouse juices, mango and berries are my favorite. I use 3/4 cup, then fill with tea. Great substitute for pop/soda and beer. Plus it’s great for gut health!

@satyamkumar-xt3oy 4 жыл бұрын

These videos got class

@kuyu9975 4 жыл бұрын

Be careful when closing the lid! I did this and my bottle filled with kombucha and raspberries exploded on day 3! The glass shattered and the kitchen was a mess! It was the first time this happened to me but to be on the safer side, I recommend releasing the Co2 regularly.

@LearnEnglishWithMatta Жыл бұрын

Super helpful, thanks 💪🏽🇺🇸

@333deerwolf Ай бұрын

Your videos are SO good and detailed - Thank you so much. I did a workshop on Kombucha but I came away confused. Now I feel clear about how to proceed. Do you do any videos on KEFIR?

@andrews9577 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@LibellulaGlass 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks well explained, consise video.

@str84rumliltj 5 жыл бұрын

I will let you know. Thanks for tips

@maureenfernando4033 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this valuable information, please let me know whether the bottle would burst if it is left out of the fridge?

@royaldomains1 Жыл бұрын

Great Job

@mathewhoelting1829 6 жыл бұрын

Quick tip for carbonation levels. You can fill one plastic (recycled soda bottle) and leaving with the rest of your filled bottles. You can guestimate the level of carbonation/pressure by feeling the plastic bottle. Your other bottles should be similar!

@YouBrewKombucha 6 жыл бұрын

Mathew Hoelting That’s a great tip! I just never have any plastic bottles lying around and I’ve gotten my carbonation timeline to pretty much a science at this point, but that’s definitely a great way to test carbonation levels. 😊

@sv407 5 жыл бұрын

This gal is a legend!!!!!! queen of the buch!!!!!

@ashtongrist 5 жыл бұрын

Your a winner in the democratisation of education. GOOD FOR YOU! I'm however not able after a month of your advice not able to make kombucha. I took every precaution realising my mistakes the first time around. This time I used about 750ml (this is metric.. hopefully your canadian) of tea, 2 cups of sugar and I steamed the container and used a fresh dishcloth from the packet. I waited for it to cool and added about 400 ml of plain tea. What I have looks like white mold on cheese. Its all very uniform but I suspect its not a scoby. Please can you or anyone comment comment? its a pure white thing of about 2ml in thickeness (apologies if your american... just generally). Its been about 5 days. P.s. Its been a warm summer and I kept it inside.

@carmenrobertson7521 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE you videos! I just ordered my first scoby and am so ready to make my first batch!! I was wondering if you can bottle these in second fermentation in growler bottles that you get your beer in or kombucha off tap?

@bobs6536 10 ай бұрын

Well done👍

@BenDonahower 6 жыл бұрын

Your stuff is ridiculously organized. Well done.

@ah5721 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I had found your videos after my first ferment. While my kombucha making friend was at work and couldn't help me when my first ferment was done. I like flip top bottles I washed and saved from a fizzy Italian soda. I left head space at the lower end of the neck just to be safe so I don't have exploding bottles in my face when I go to open it . My first batch turned out okay but I would have liked the extra piece of mind ..

@annieo1092 4 жыл бұрын

My best flavouring so far is from canned passion fruit...small can does about 8 small bottles (three teaspoons in each) carbonation is great..ikea bottles are good too