How to Make Kombucha at Home (Beginner Guide)

Step by step guide to making kombucha. We go over the first fermentation, second fermentation, how to keep your scoby healthy, and everything else you need to know about brewing kombucha at home. This video has all the tips for creating the easiest and best kombucha. You'll get step by step instructions for both the first and second ferment and some flavoring ideas! Welcome to Gather at Our Table! 🥘 Here, we make homemade food that brings people together. Every recipe is made from scratch using simple, real ingredients — the kind you already have at home. These are approachable dishes the whole family can enjoy, whether it’s a busy weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend bake. ✨ What you’ll get in every video: • Simple, step-by-step recipes made from scratch • Comfort food with a modern twist • Family-friendly meals everyone will love • Tips for cooking with confidence at home 📖 Watch until the end of the video for the full recipe 📅 New videos every week! 🔥 Join our community: Subscribe here → https://www.youtube.com/@Gatheratourtable Follow on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/gatheratourtable Follow on TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@gatheratourtable 💬 We’d love to hear from you! Comment below and tell us what you’re making this week — and don’t forget to tag @gatheratourtable if you recreate one of our recipes! #homemaderecipes #fromscratch #familymeals #easyrecipes #gatheratthetable #comfortfood #homecooking #realfood #familyfriendly #cookingathome #simpleingredients These are my top 5 kitchen tools that I use every week. Each one earns its place in my home kitchen, and I’ve linked them below so you can easily shop what I actually use. Disclosure: These are Amazon affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools I actually use in my own kitchen. Thanks for supporting Gather at Our Table! Wusthof Chef Knife & Steel https://amzn.to/4r5fmU6 https://amzn.to/4aBeZeh Lodge Cast Iron Pan https://amzn.to/4ktRqYe Oxo Wood Spoons https://amzn.to/3ZX5yj4 Boos Block Cutting Board https://amzn.to/3MnbQ8x 0:00 - Introduction 0:11 - First tip when making kombucha 0:51 - 2 step process for making kombucha 1:34 - Timeline for each fermentation 1:53 - Second fermentation process 5:50 - Bottling the flavored kombucha 7:53 - First fermentation process part one 8:17 - The best kombucha ratio 10:15 - First fermentation process part 2 10:45 - How to start without a scoby 13:25 - Covering and storing the kombucha first ferment 14:28 - Finished product! 15:00 - Outro