Our book recommendations on the subject of kombucha, recipes and fermentation are summarized and explained for you

We will give you a brief overview of helpful reading material. If it were up to us, we could only read articles about fermentation all day long. Often you can't even make your way through the confusion of all the books and articles on the internet. What else you need to know is that most of the good reading material is written in English.

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Book Big Book of Kombucha Hannah Crum

Big Book of Kombucha - Hannah Crum

The “Big Book of Kombucha” is not only beautifully illustrated, but also provides a good overview of various health benefits and the history of Kombucha. In addition to descriptions of how to make kombucha yourself and common errors during fermentation, it offers more than 380 unique kombucha recipes. The authors Hannah Crum and Alex Lagory from Los Angeles are experts in the kombucha field and are, among other things, the co-founders of the “Kombucha Brewers International” in LA.

Book Kombucha Louise Avery

Kombucha - Louise Avery

This book by Louise Avery, the founder of LA Brewery from England, playfully explains the various steps in the process of making kombucha and gives valuable tips about different types of tea and the equipment you need for fermentation. In addition to delicious recipes for making your own kombucha, it provides helpful information on topics such as bottling and storing kombucha and the dosage of yeast.

Book DIY Kombucha Andrea Potter

DIY Kombucha - Andrea Potter

In the end, making kombucha is not as complicated as it sometimes seems. The author Andrea Potter explains, without irritating foreign words and in simple steps, how kombucha can be made at home using fermentation, even without professional equipment . The book also has many explanatory pictures and provides answers to questions such as “Does my Scoby look healthy?”, “How does the carbon dioxide get into my Kombucha?”, “How does the sugar behave during Kombucha production?”, “How much alcohol is in my kombucha?” etc. There are also recipes for Jun Kombucha, which is specially “fed” with honey and many other interesting recipe ideas.

Book Kombucha Crafters Logbook Angelica Kelly

Kombucha Crafter's Logbook - Angelica Kelly

This well-prepared logbook will help those who want to be given a hand with Kombucha fermentation. With the help of your own detailed, well-summarized notes, you can work out your own perfect kombucha flavor . Here you have combined all the important steps in one educational book. Starting with the ingredients and pH values ​​to the individual steps of the fermentation process and your own perfect final kombucha. In addition to the logbook entries, the book offers various recipes and details about Scoby .

Book Kombucha Eric and Jessica Childs

Kombucha! -Eric and Jessica Childs

The authors of “Kombucha!: The Amazing Probiotic Tea that Cleanses, Heals, Energizes, and Detoxifies” are Eric Childs and Jessica Childs. Eric is the CEO of Kombucha Brooklyn and Jessica has a bachelor's degree in molecular biology. The couple from New York are a real bundle of experts on the subject of fermentation and kombucha . In their book, the two answer questions like “What is fermentation?”, “Do you have any tips for first-time home brewers?”, “What is the slimy mushroom thing?”, “Why should I brew my own kombucha?” , “What can I do with my leftover SCOBYs?”, “Can I do something wrong and wind up with poison?”, “Will kombucha help my hangover?”, “What are other benefits of drinking kombucha?”. So a colorful, well-researched potpourri from two insiders that gives many helpful answers, especially to kombucha newcomers.

Book Fermentation Revolution Sebastian Bureau David Cote

Fermentation Revolution - Sebastian Bureau, David Cote

Everything you need to know about the fermentation trend and the effects of fermented foods on your body is summarized in this book with lots of beautiful pictures and recipes. “Fermentation Revolution” is not just about kombucha, but also about fermented foods in general, such as kimchi or other healthy fermented vegetables and fruits . A real kombucha fan will find this book extra fun with lots of practical instructions and an overview of the different types of fermentation and important materials needed for fermentation.

Book Make Kombucha yourself Harald Karl

Make Kombucha yourself - Harald Karl

This rather small and compact book by Harald Karl is perhaps not as beautifully illustrated as some other books about kombucha, but we find it very informative for those who are starting to make kombucha themselves at home and would like to purchase a well-organized guide filled with specialist knowledge . With practical examples and a lot of expert knowledge from everyday life, the author answers the most important kombucha questions, all in German.

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