Fantastic demonstration. I have my first batch at day 9, so I am ready to bottle. I found this so helpful. Thank you and kindest wishes from Stephanie in the UK 🌹

@Leelalicious

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Excellent job! You have answered a lot of questions.

@Leelalicious

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Very informative and helpful presentation. My first batch should be ready in around 2 weeks

@Leelalicious

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Quite a lovely guide. The kombucha possibilities are almost endless. The steps for making kombucha reminds me of the rye bread starter fermentation process (which I began but failed 😅) but easier. That fuzzy and fruit flavor add-on is pretty amazing. Much like a really old bottle of wine that turns into vinegar as it ages. Don't get me started on gut health too, it really puts a wall of protection as it improves your immune system, a shield for many diseases along with good nutrition, of course, that goes hand in hand. ❤👏

@Leelalicious

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind comment. I've had a batch of Kombucha that I kind of forgot about in a busy season and it really turned into a sort of vinegar. I bottled it and use it like my homemade vinegars too. I really is so similar to cider vinegar. And still so good for gut health altogether

@Rubeninsular

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome, @@Leelalicious . Thanks to you too for sharing your stories, experience and cuisine, they are indeed something really special to share with anyone!

Good recipe.

@Leelalicious

9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot

@VathSophanin

9 ай бұрын

@@Leelalicious Welcome 🤗

What do you do with the scoby after you've made the kombucha? does it go in the scoby Hotel? I really enjoy your videos. You make it sound very straightforward. There's so much information out there it's nice to find something simple.

@Leelalicious

2 ай бұрын

I usually start my next batch right away. But if you are going to take a break, then a scoby hotel is a good way to keep it until next time

Hello! Love your videos! Is that an old bottle of Flensburger?

@Leelalicious

4 ай бұрын

Good eye. It sure is 😄

Haha nice thematic recipes.

@Leelalicious

8 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Do you have to add the store bought Kambuchq? How can you make it without a store bought?

@Leelalicious

Ай бұрын

Kombucha is not a spontaneous fermentation (like sauerkraut). You need to introduce the be bacterial & yeast culture somehow. Either by buying a scoby or getting some from a friend. Or you can grow your own from store-bought kombucha.

Just found your channel. Looking forward to the sourdough bread recipe. I am Vegan though, so hopes it is suitable for me.

@Leelalicious

10 ай бұрын

Here is a no knead multigrain version already kzread.info/dash/bejne/k52ru8edXc_WZbw.htmlsi=yXsp59i_f8mmZYje I’ll make a video for the rustic version soon. And yes, totally vegan. Just flour, salt, and starter

I poured two whole bottles of unflavored unpasteurized kombucha (Gutsy) with organic sugar. A scoby formed in a week, but one additional week later it turned from smelling vinegary to good smelling strong cheese. I have to toss it right?

@Leelalicious

25 күн бұрын

Yeah sorry cheese smell does not seem right

@monicakhalil2298

24 күн бұрын

You are right, there was mold, I tossed it thank you. I think there wasn't enough air circulation in that room and it also got too warm.

How are you getting the fruit back out of the bottle? Does it just slide out?

@Leelalicious

3 ай бұрын

Yes I try to cut it small enough so that it would easily fit the bottle opening. Sometimes it needs a little shaking to get the last pieces out

@summersweety1277

3 ай бұрын

A chop stick works well to get the stubborn bits out.

@Leelalicious

3 ай бұрын

@@summersweety1277 Great idea. And most people have those around. I sometimes use culinary tweezers but they are not exactly a common kitchen item

How long can i store in the refrigerator? Does it expire?

@Leelalicious

4 ай бұрын

It can last several months in the fridge. 6-12 I'd say but it will keep slowly fermenting more and the texture softens too

Can i use honey or brown sugar, or coconut sugar instead of white sugar?

@Leelalicious

5 ай бұрын

You can, but honestly I think its a bit of a 'waste' since it is only used to feed the scoby bacteria and yeast. And they will be just as happy with plain sugar. Most of the sugar will be consumed by them, not you

@fatmedaher6677

5 ай бұрын

@@Leelalicious thank you for the explanation.

@stevealexander2649

16 күн бұрын

@@Leelalicious thats good to hear, I was wondering how a food with sugar esp white as its base,could be considered healthy

I eat the second ferment fruit . I don’t strain.

@Leelalicious

4 ай бұрын

Even better to get more of the probiotic benefits this way.

I'm surprised you don't make water kefir

@Leelalicious

11 ай бұрын

I used to! And loved it. Then we moved to the tropics for a bit and my grains couldn't handle it 😔 But we are back at a more temperate climate now. So thank you for the reminder that I need to get my hands on new kefir grains again

@stevealexander2649

16 күн бұрын

@@Leelalicious all good educational stuff, tvm