Kefir and Kombucha: Brewing with Bacteria

Use the power of beneficial bacteria to create delicious fermented drinks.

By Podcast Team and Hannah Crum
Published on January 2, 2018
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In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we discuss how to properly brew kombucha and kefir, fermented drinks. Kefir or kombucha — what’s the difference? Learn about both and how to brew kombucha and kefir using bacteria to create fermentation environments. 

Known as the “Kombucha Mamma,” Hannah Crum speaks at consumer and corporate events nationwide. She and Alex LaGory created Kombucha Kamp to provide the highest-quality brewing supplies, information, and support. They mentor homebrewers and serve as commercial brewing consultants. The couple co-founded Kombucha Brewers International in Los Angeles, where they reside. Both love to brew kombucha.

Mentioned on the Podcast

Easy Milk Kefir Recipe Instructions 

Additional Resources:

Articles:
 The Health Benefits of Drinking Kombucha Tea

Home Brewing Kombucha

Water Kefir Recipe

Water Kefir: a Delicious Probiotic Beverage

Products and Books:

Scoby in Starter Liquid

The Big Book of Kombucha

Wild Fermentation, revised


Our Podcast Team:
Carla Tilghman and Jessica Anderson
Interview by Charlotte French

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