When kombucha becomes the new “slimming drink”? Just type in “kombucha” on the internet or listen in on a few wellness conversations and you’ll soon hear the following promise:“Kombucha helps you lose weight”. This idea appeals because it links three things that many people are looking for at the same time:a pleasant drink, a “natural” […]
A reputation that fascinates more and more people around the world Dès que l’on parle de kombucha, la phrase revient presque automatiquement :” C’est bon pour la digestion. “ You discover it in the course of a conversation, you read it in certain blogs, sometimes you even find it in Knigges. The promise is séduisant. […]
A reputation that increasingly intrigues the world When people talk about kombucha, the phrase comes up almost automatically:“It’s good for digestion. “ You discover it in the course of a conversation, you read about it in certain blogs, sometimes you even find it on labels. Who doesn’t dream of lazier meals, less cluttered windows and […]
The hotel in SCOBY: your “culture bank” at home You start with a single SCOBY Kombucha. You get it – for example from Natural Probio – throw your first batch and discover the magic of the sweet tea, which becomes sparkling, sour and lively.Then something strange happens very quickly: a second disc appears on the […]
When you start making kombucha, you know you’re handling a living culture… but you don’t always realise how sensitive it can be to its environment. All it takes is a badly rinsed jar, a dodgy tea towel, mouldy fruit or excessive heat for doubts to creep in: what if my strain of kombucha is contaminated? […]
You taste your kombucha: either it takes your mouth away like a very strong vinegar, or it still tastes like sweet tea, almost unchanged. Between the two, there seems to be a ‘perfect point’… but it’s hard to reach when you’re just starting out. Don’t worry: kombucha that’s too acidic or too sweet is neither […]
You prepare your kombucha carefully, lift the fabric of the jar… and there’s a surprise: brown filaments, suspended particles, a thick deposit at the bottom. At first sight, this might seem dirty, even worrying. Many beginners immediately think: “my kombucha is contaminated”, “it’s not clean”, or “I’ll get sick if I drink this”. In fact, […]
The first thing you do when you lift the cloth from the jar is to put your nose to it, breathe in, and sometimes… gasp. Kombucha doesn’t smell like iced tea, and its aromas can be disconcerting, especially at first. A strong vinegary smell, a hint of yeast, a slightly ‘wild’ fragrance: where’s the borderline […]
When the jar remains hopelessly immobile You’ve followed the recipe, prepared the sweet tea, set up your SCOBY, covered the jar… and after several days, still nothing convincing.The kombucha tastes almost exactly the same as when you started, the surface seems frozen, there’s no marked acidity, and sometimes you can’t even see a new disc. […]
Fermented tea should no longer be just a fad Over the last few years, kombucha has been everywhere. It can be found on organic shelves, on café menus, in non-alcoholic cocktail recipes, and even in cooking videos where we see a strange beige disc floating in a jar. This new visibility sometimes gives the impression […]
A question everyone ends up asking themselves At first, kombucha appears as a slightly fizzy, tart tea, presented as an alternative to soft drinks. Sometimes you read the words “fermented beverage”, you see a SCOBY in a jar of homemade kombucha, you understand that something alive is happening between the tea, the sugar and the […]
When doubt settles in front of the jar All is well until one day, when you lift the cloth from your kombucha jar, you see something that wasn’t there last time. A strange stain, a fuzz, a smell out of nowhere, a SCOBY that looks more like an old glove than a healthy ‘pancake’. It’s […]
A drink that sounds new… but isn’t If you come across kombucha in an organic aisle, on a coffee card or on social networks, you may have the impression that it’s a ‘new’ trendy drink. The label is pretty, the flavours are modern, and the promises about microbiota and digestion speak to today’s consumer. Yet […]
A strange word for a very concrete reality When you first discover kombucha, there’s always a moment when you come across this strange word: SCOBY. Sometimes it’s pronounced ‘scobi’, sometimes ‘skobi’, and you’ll see it written on recipe cards, on specialist websites or on bags of kombucha cultures. But until you see a SCOBY for […]
A beverage that intrigues… and is making a comeback everywhere For some years now, the word ‘kombucha’ has been appearing on labels, in cafés and on social networks. It is presented as a ‘living’, fizzy drink, sometimes as a healthier alternative to soft drinks. But behind this trendy image lies an ancient, highly codified fermenting […]
A divisive issue: fridge or no fridge? When you start making homemade kombucha, one of your first concerns is:what do you do with your SCOBY when you’re not brewing? As you read blogs and forums, you come across two opposing camps: On the one hand, there are those who say:“Put your SCOBY in the fridge, […]
When you start making kombucha, you quickly become attached to your SCOBY. You watch him, you worry, you wonder if he’s all right… and sooner or later a question comes up: is he still alive or has he ‘died’ for good? This concern is normal. SCOBY is not a simple ingredient, it’s a living culture […]
People are talking about it in cafés, in organic shops, on social networks… Kombucha is everywhere. But behind the pretty bottles and marketing promises, one question keeps coming up: what are the real benefits of kombucha? Is it just a fad, or does it really deserve a place in your daily life? If you’ve been […]
A leaky SCOBY: problem or normal behaviour? You start a new batch of kombucha.You carefully place your SCOBY on the surface of the sweet tea. It floats for a moment, then… gloups. It sinks to the bottom of the jar or lies askew, like a pancake that hasn’t decided to stay on top. At that […]
We read everywhere that kombucha is “good for digestion”. On the internet, on organic shelves and in trendy cafés, it’s being touted as the miracle drink for sensitive stomachs. But is it really true? Is it just a marketing ploy, or are there real reasons to believe that kombucha can support digestion on a daily […]
You open your bottle of homemade kombucha, expecting the typical ‘spritz’ of fizzy drinks… and nothing. No foam, no bubbles, almost no life in the glass. The taste is good, but the texture disappoints you: you dreamt of a lively, fizzy kombucha, but what you get is an almost flat drink. It’s one of the […]
You taste your kombucha: it either opens your mouth like a very strong vinegar, or it still tastes almost unchanged like sweet tea. There seems to be a “perfect point” in between … but it’s hard to reach when you’re just starting out. Rest assured: Kombucha that is too sour or too sweet is neither […]
When you start to think about fermented drinks, two names keep coming up: kombucha and kefir. Both are fizzy, tangy, often touted as ‘good for the digestion’, and both are prepared from live cultures that you maintain at home. As a result, we lump them together as if one could simply replace the other. In […]
A reputation that fascinates more and more people As soon as you talk about kombucha, the phrase comes up almost automatically:” It’s good for digestion. “ You discover them in a conversation, you read them in some blogs, sometimes you even find them on labels. The promise is tempting. Who doesn’t dream of lazier meals, […]
A beverage that intrigues… and is making a comeback everywhere For some years now, the word ‘kombucha’ has been appearing on labels, in cafés and on social networks. It is presented as a ‘living’, fizzy drink, sometimes as a healthier alternative to soft drinks. But behind this trendy image lies an ancient, highly codified fermenting […]
More than just a wafer: a complete ecosystem When you first discover SCOBY, you see a beige, gelatinous disc that looks a little strange. It floats on the surface of the kombucha, thickening as it ferments and sometimes splitting into two. From the outside, it looks like a simple ‘skin’ formed by the tea, something […]
Seeing “hair” on your kombucha: a beginner brewer’s big scare Everything seemed to be going well.You had prepared your sweet tea, added your SCOBY, covered the jar, chosen a quiet corner… Then, when you came to have a look a few days later, you saw appearing on the surface of the liquid : a downy, […]
Two gelatinous discs that look the same from a distance… but not up close When you start to take an interest in fermentation, you soon come across two curiosities that bear a striking resemblance to each other. On the one hand, there’s the SCOBY of kombucha, the creamy, slightly gelatinous disc that transforms sweet tea […]
The same drink… but only in appearance When you look at a bottle of kombucha in the shop and a jar of homemade kombucha on your worktop, you might think they are the same drink, presented differently. In both cases, the label or jar reads “kombucha”, the colour is the same and the promise is […]
🍹 Fermentation • Kombucha Sick Kombucha: Causes, Solutions & Prevention Kombucha is a living and sparkling drink that supports digestion and immunity. Sometimes, though, your brew may smell odd, taste off, or look unusual. Don’t panic—this guide helps you diagnose, fix and prevent issues while keeping your SCOBY healthy. Contents Symptoms of a Sick Kombucha […]
Kombucha malade : causes, solutions et prévention Le kombucha : une boisson vivante et pétillante, mais parfois problématique Le kombucha, cette boisson vivante et pétillante réputée pour ses nombreux bienfaits, peut parfois poser des problèmes. Si vous remarquez que votre kombucha semble étrange, dégage une mauvaise odeur ou présente une apparence inhabituelle, pas de panique ! […]
