As we launch from winter into springtime, the air is filled with the scent of blooming flowers and the warmth of the sun on our skin (finally).
Spring is a time of renewal, and what better way to celebrate this season of growth than by starting your own Kombucha brewing journey at home?
Here at BooChaCha, we're passionate about helping you feel the incredible benefits of homemade Kombucha, and we believe that spring is the perfect time to start brewing your own at home.
In this blog post, we'll explore why spring is the ideal season to begin your fermentation journey, and provide you with all the information you need to get started, as well as a link to our famous Kombucha Starter Kits.
Why Spring is the Perfect Time to Start Brewing Kombucha
As the weather warms up, our bodies naturally crave lighter, fresher foods and drinks that will help us shake off the winter blues. Kombucha is the perfect beverage to support your health and wellbeing during this time of year.
Not only is it delicious and refreshing, but it's also packed with probiotics, antioxidants, and other beneficial compounds that will help to boost your immune system and leave you feeling energised and revitalised.
In spring, the weather also starts to get a little warmer, which is perfect for brewing Kombucha. The UK temperatures from spring until late autumn are the best time to get started with a new brew. This is because when your SCOBY first arrives with you, it will be in a dormant state, and stored in a very strong Kombucha vinegar.
This Kombucha vinegar has no 'fuel' / sugar left, and so that causes your SCOBY to go dormant. When your SCOBY is mixed with a fresh fuel source (sweet tea), to start up your first Kombucha brew, it 'wakes up', and this is the most important time for it to be kept warm.
There are ways to get your brew going in the winter, but it is harder and may take some patience. We always say that if you have an airing cupboard, a fridge or freezer which gets warm on the top, or a specific room or spot in the house which keeps the heat in better, that is the place to start your first brew off.
Once your SCOBY is more established (after the first 2 brews) it will be able to withstand lower temperatures.
Brewing Kombucha at home is a fun and rewarding hobby that will allow you to learn about fermentation (it's addictive), experiment with flavours, create your own recipes, and enjoy the satisfaction of making something delicious and healthy from scratch.
The Benefits of Brewing Kombucha at Home
Brewing kombucha at home offers a range of benefits that will make you wonder how you ever lived without it.
Here are just a few of the advantages of brewing your own Kombucha:
- Cost-effective: Buying good quality Kombucha in stores can be expensive, especially if you drink it regularly. By brewing your own at home, you can save money and enjoy the benefits of this amazing beverage without breaking the bank
- Customisation: With our Kombucha starter kits, you will set up a continuous Kombucha brew, and have unlimited Kombucha to experiment with different flavours that suit your taste buds
- Control: When you brew Kombucha at home, you have complete control over the ingredients and brewing process. This means you can avoid any additives or preservatives that you might find in store-bought Kombucha
- Fun and rewarding: Brewing Kombucha at home is a great way to learn about fermentation, and show off to your friends
Getting Started with Our Kombucha Starter Kits
At BooChaCha, we're committed to making it easy and accessible for everyone to start brewing their own kombucha at home.
Our Kombucha Starter Kits are designed specifically with beginners in mind. They're rated 5 stars by our customers for being so easy and making Kombucha fun.
Read Our Customer Stories here.
Our complete kit includes everything you need to succeed in setting up an unlimited continuous Kombucha brew, & comes with a lifetime of brewing support.
Find out how much better home-made Kombucha is when compared against what you have bought from the shops with a sample of our fresh, home brewed Kombucha here, for just the cost of the postage.
With the benefits of brewing kombucha at home, including cost-effectiveness, customisation, control, and fun and rewarding, it's no wonder that more and more people are discovering the joys of fermentation this spring!