Kombucha truly is a superfood, full of fresh nutrients ready to make you and your body feel good! From the 'buch newbie to the 'buch enthusiast, Kombucha! will make a 'buch believer out of everyone.
Eric Childs is CEO of Kombucha Brooklyn, which now develops its home brew kits and distributes products nationwide. Jessica Childs holds a bachelor’s of science in Molecular Biology from Bard College and a Chef’s Training Certificate from the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts. Eric and Jessica are married and live in Brooklyn, New York.
A Conversation with Eric and Jessica Childs, the authors of
KOMBUCHA!
Wow, this is amazing! Not like the other kombuchas I’ve tried.
What’s different?
Balance. We make our kombucha to have that perfect balance of
acidity, tannins, and sweetness. Our SCOBYs are also really
happy and healthy. That ensures that they do what they are
supposed to.
What is fermentation?
Change. The change of a nutrient-dense substrate by a living
microorganism. It’s pretty freakin’ awesome too.
Do you have any tips for first-time home brewers?
Don’t be scared. Kombucha has been around for a long time and
been made in some pretty intense environments. We have
running water, soap, and all sorts of things that weren’t around
then. Also, make sure your SCOBY is coming from a happy clean
environment and was treated right.
What is the slimy mushroom thing?
It’s a SCOBY. Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast.
Makes all the magic happen.
Why should I brew my own kombucha?
It’s fun. It’s easy. Makes kombucha super affordable
and gives you all the control in the world. Hello jalapeño
’buch!
What can I do with my leftover SCOBYs?
Start another batch, dry it and use it as leather, eat it, feed it
to your animals, or pass it on to a friend.
Can I do something wrong and wind up with poison?
You can always do things wrong with anything in life. With
’buch brewing just stick to the procedure, source your SCOBY and
don’t make hamburger patties while you brew. Cross
contamination is one of your biggest culprits.
Will kombucha help my hangover? What are other benefits of drinking
kombucha?
Yes! The Kombuchman has won countless bets on this one.
Kombucha naturally has succinic acid, a compound known to reduce
the effects of hangover. For a mini hangover 16 oz should do.
For those ragers though, 32 oz will save the day. Works 100% of the
time.
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