The Big Book of Kombucha: Brewing, Flavoring, and Enjoying the Health Benefits of Fermented Tea

I've been making and drinking kombucha on and off for around 10 years. I've collected anything I can find on the subject, so have read a number of books to become better informed about what 'booch' offers. I heard about this book when it first came out and thought I wouldn't need anything it could add. Then I read some reviews from others and thought I'd look for myself. How pleased I am that I got a copy! Yes, it covers much that I already knew, but adds a huge amount of info from someone who is clearly seriously enthusiastic about her subject, and knowledgeable to boot! Hannah Crum already has a great website offering help both to novices (where we all start) and more experienced brewers alike. This is one for those who like to sit at the kitchen table and read from a book rather than a screen (I think there are lots of us still around), who want to learn and be entertained - she's a great ambassador for her passion and writes engagingly all around the subject of this weird little 'fungus' that inspires such loyalty! I have yet to try some of her suggestions for cocktails with it, nor have I made anything to carry out of dried scoby - but I love the idea! I bought a second copy for my daughter (also a brewer) as I didn't want mine out of my reach.

Excellent book, easy to read, informative. Step by step instructions on what and what not to do. I am new to making Kambucha, would recommend.

Everything you wanted to know about Kombucha plus everything you didn't know you wanted is contained in this book. I've been brewing Kombucha for some years on and off and a few months ago started on the continuous brew method which is so much easier than batch brewing. I couldn't wait for Hannah Crum to publish this book in March 2016 because her [...] was a very helpful resource. And the book is remarkable - full of information, encouragement and inspiration. Having previously brewed only the original flavour, I'm now working my way through Hannah's numerous really simple recipes and even creating my own flavours too. I recently decided not to buy recipe books in Kindle format as they tend to be hard to navigate and the illustrations are often disappointing. So I'm delighted that this paperback 'tome' is very attractively illustrated and laid out. Well done and thank you, Hannah!

What a fabulous, great, big, juicy chunk of a book! It's a treasure-trove of information about the brewing of kombucha (the fermented tea drink) and has a wealth of suggestions as to how to flavour this refreshing beverage. I went straight to the chapter "Flavour Inspirations" as I am enjoying discovering just how many different ways there are of flavouring kombucha. I've tried strawberry alone and with other berry fruits, also apple and cinnamon and am now experimenting with apricot and vanilla pod and also with freshly picked elderflowers added to the first fermentation (there might be downsides to this so I have started a separate brewing jar). It all smells wonderful. There is also historical information about kombucha in Chapter 5 which is a fascinating read. I can heartily recommend this book to anyone interested in brewing kombucha - it really is the "one go-to resource for all things kombucha".

What a fantastic book. I have only just be introduced to the SCOBY after a friend of mine gifted one to me. This book tells you everything you need to learn about brewing and fermentation. I absolutely love it. Lots of great recipes as well as additional uses for your SCOBY. definitely recommend this book to anyone looking to add fermented products to their diet and lifestyle.

The Big Book of Kombucha is a must-have for anyone interested in brewing and enjoying kombucha at home. The book is incredibly comprehensive, covering everything from the basics of fermentation to advanced techniques for flavoring and troubleshooting. The step-by-step instructions are clear and beginner-friendly, while the detailed explanations of kombucha’s health benefits and science make it equally valuable for experienced brewers. The recipes for creative flavors are a highlight, inspiring endless experimentation. Beautifully illustrated and easy to follow, this book is the ultimate resource for kombucha enthusiasts. Highly recommended!

L bought the paperback version . I am absolutely delighted . A very practical book , organised with good Index &c It seems to cover everything it is printed on good paper and colour illustrated . A very good buy for such a big book . My eyesight is not good and I would have paid a bit more for larger bolder print . Both practical and Inspirational ,

This is quite a book! Loads of information, delivered in easy to follow chapters and steps. Lots of hints and tips and pictures showing you what your kombucha will look like as you go. Recommend.

il libro si presenta pieno di dettagli e di idee. loro di Kombucha Kamp sono fenomenali e li adoro. chiaramente è un libro per chi è veramente appassionato di kombucha e vuole capire meglio come sfruttare le qualità dello scoby.

Me regalaron un scoby de kombucha y no sabía muy bien por donde empezar. Me encanta la kombucha pero ya no quería pagar tanto si la podría hacer en casa. El libro está muy completo y tiene muchas fotos que te ayudan a entender los procesos. Además viene con muchísimas recetas para darle sabor a tu bebida. Súper recomendable

Please don't buy this at least kindle version doesn't worth the money spent, tons and tons of information available with better ideas and information on the Internet purely waste of money, have patience and look for the kombucha information in the net you will definitely get lots of ideas

Excellent book with great explanations and amazing pictures. Tons of recipes and much appreciated smooth high quality pages.

A great book. I've almost finished reading it! Chock full of great info and recipes. The various uses of kombucha and the 'mother' is more varied than I ever imagined, and I'm looking forward to trying many of the suggestions found within. A great book for bolstering up a beginners confidence, and varied enough to intrigue someone who has made the drinks for years already.