DIY Brew Kits

Fancy brewing your own booch? You're in the right place. Whether you're a total beginner or ready to experiment, our Kombucha Brewing Kits have what you need to get brewing at home.

FAQS on DIY Brew Kits

Do you have a kombucha starter kit?

We don't call ours a starter kit. It's our DIY Kombucha Brewing Kit, and it's for anyone who fancies having a go at brewing their own booch.

Never brewed before? No bother. Already know your SCOBY from your sweet tea? Even better. Our kit gives you the live kombucha culture and brewing essentials you need to get started, without making the whole thing feel like rocket science. We also have the Booch Bible available as Gaeilge, so just send us an email and ask!

It's a great way to get into home brewing, experiment with your own flavours and see what happens when you let the culture do its thing.

Fancy giving it a go? Check out our DIY Kombucha Brewing Kit and get brewing.

How do you brew kombucha at home?

Making kombucha at home is surprisingly simple. You start with sweetened tea and a live kombucha culture, then let fermentation do its thing.

Our DIY Brewing Kit takes you through the process step by step, so you can learn how to brew your own kombucha without needing a chemistry degree or a kitchen full of fancy equipment.

Once you've got the basics down, you can experiment with different teas, fruits, herbs and flavours to make your brew your own.

What is included in the DIY Kombucha Brewing Kit?

Everything you need to start brewing your own kombucha at home, from your first brew onwards.

Inside the kit you'll find:

  • SCOBY + starter liquid to get your kombucha fermentation going
  • Organic loose leaf tea to make your first batch
  • Reusable cotton tea bag for brewing your tea
  • Organic cane sugar, which feeds the culture during fermentation
  • 750ml swing-top bottle for your finished kombucha
  • 1.5L Kilner jar for brewing
  • Cheesecloth + elastic band to cover your brew while it ferments
  • Step-by-step brewing instructions to guide you through the process, available in English and as Gaeilge!

So whether you're completely new to making kombucha at home or you're an experienced home brewer, you've got the essentials to get your next batch bubbling.

And this is more than just a kombucha brewing kit. It's a new hobby, a little ritual to come back to, and a chance to slow down and make something yourself.

Feeling experimental? Once you've brewed your first batch, you can explore our organic teas and extra brewing supplies to experiment with different flavours and create your own favourite brews.

What is a SCOBY and how does it work?

SCOBY stands for "Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast", bit of a mouthful, we know. It's the living culture that ferments sweetened tea and turns it into kombucha.

During fermentation, the SCOBY feeds on the sugar in the tea, producing the acids and other compounds that give kombucha its distinctive tangy, complex flavour.

It might look like something from a sci-fi film, but your SCOBY is the key to making kombucha at home. And here's the really good bit: look after your SCOBY and it can keep brewing with you, batch after batch. Keep it healthy and you've got the makings of an endless supply of homemade booch.

Basically, your SCOBY is the little engine that keeps the whole thing going. Treat it well and it'll repay you in kombucha. And if something does happen to your SCOBY, don't panic. You can get a replacement live SCOBY and starter liquid from us and get your brewing back on track.