Our Kombucha Book Recommendations, Recipes and Fermentation Summarized and Explained for You
We provide a brief overview of helpful literature. If it were up to us, we could spend all day just reading articles about fermentation. Often, one loses track in the jumble of all the books and articles on the internet. What else you need to know is that most good literature is written in English.
We hope you enjoy browsing!
Big Book of Kombucha - Hannah Crum
The "Big Book of Kombucha" is not only beautifully illustrated but also offers a good overview of various health benefits and the history of kombucha. In addition to descriptions of how to make kombucha yourself and common fermentation mistakes, it primarily offers more than 380 unique kombucha recipes. Authors Hannah Crum and Alex Lagory from Los Angeles are experts in the field of kombucha and are, among other things, the co-founders of "Kombucha Brewers International" in LA.
Kombucha - Louise Avery
This book by Louise Avery, the founder of LA Brewery in England, playfully explains the various steps in the kombucha-making process and provides valuable tips on different tea varieties and the equipment needed 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 yeast dosage.
DIY Kombucha - Andrea Potter
Making kombucha isn't as complicated as it sometimes seems. Author Andrea Potter explains, without confusing jargon and in simple steps, how kombucha can be made at home through fermentation, even without professional equipment. The book also contains many illustrative pictures and answers questions such as "Does my Scoby look healthy?", "How does carbonation get into my kombucha?", "What about sugar during kombucha production?", "How much alcohol is in my kombucha?", etc. Additionally, it offers recipes for Jun Kombucha, which is specifically "fed" with honey, and many other interesting recipe ideas.
Kombucha Crafter's Logbook - Angelica Kelly
This well-structured logbook helps those who want to be guided through kombucha fermentation. With the help of your own detailed, well-summarized notes, you can develop your perfect kombucha flavor profile. Here, all important steps are combined in one instructive book. Starting with the ingredients, pH values, and the individual steps of the fermentation process, all the way to your own perfected final kombucha. In addition to the logbook entries, the book offers various recipes and details about the Scoby.
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 New York couple is therefore a true bundle of expertise on the subject of fermentation and kombucha. In their book, they answer questions such as “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?”. It's a colorful, well-researched potpourri from two insiders that provides many helpful answers, especially for kombucha newcomers.
Fermentation Revolution - Sebastian Bureau, David Cote
Everything you need to know about the fermentation trend and the impact of fermented foods on your body is summarized in this book with many beautiful pictures and recipes. "Fermentation Revolution" is not just about kombucha, but generally about fermented foods, such as kimchi or other healthy fermented vegetables and fruits. A true kombucha fan will enjoy this book with its many practical instructions and gain an overview of the different types of fermentation and the important materials needed for fermentation.
Making Kombucha Yourself - Harald Karl
This rather small and compact book by Harald Karl may not be as beautifully illustrated as some other books on kombucha, but we find it very insightful for those who are starting to make kombucha at home and want to acquire a well-organized guide full of expert knowledge. With practical examples and a lot of expert knowledge from everyday life, the author answers the most important kombucha questions, and all of it in German.
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