Reed's Inc. · 8 ml
Reed's Culture Club Kombucha
What it is
Culture Club Kombucha is a fermented tea beverage. It is made by combining tea, sugar, and a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast). This mixture ferments over time, creating a naturally effervescent drink with a tangy flavor. This particular offering is a concentrated starter culture, designed to be used to begin the fermentation process for making your own kombucha at home. It provides the necessary microbial foundation for the drink.
How people cook with it
This starter culture is used to initiate the fermentation of homemade kombucha. It is the essential ingredient for brewing your own batches.
- Brewing kombucha
- Fermenting tea
- Creating a starter culture
- Home beverage production
To use Culture Club Kombucha, you will need to combine it with sweetened tea. Brew a batch of black or green tea and dissolve sugar into it while it is still warm. Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, add the entire contents of the Culture Club Kombucha starter to the sweetened tea. Cover the container with a breathable cloth and secure it. Let it sit undisturbed in a quiet place for several weeks to ferment. The starter will begin the process of transforming the sweet tea into kombucha.
How it differs from similar foods
Unlike pre-made bottled kombucha, this is a concentrated starter. It requires time and additional ingredients to become a finished beverage. Other starter cultures may vary in their specific microbial composition, potentially leading to subtle differences in the final flavor profile of the kombucha.
Who it is for
Home brewers and DIY beverage enthusiasts use this starter to make their own kombucha.
How to keep the rest
Store the Culture Club Kombucha starter in a cool, dark place. Refrigeration is recommended to maintain its viability and potency. Ensure the container is sealed properly to prevent contamination. It should be used before its indicated expiration date for best results in fermentation.