HAPPY KOMBUCHA BLOG — vegetarian

I like my ginger beer throaty with personality over lightly flavoured sugar water. But the good thing is that you don't really have to choose. You can make your ginger beer however you like it. If you like only a touch of ginger and don't want it too fiery just reduce the amount of fresh ginger you add and you can just omit the chillies if you don't want that throaty quality......

Making Almond milk kefir is just as easy as making dairy milk kefir. Almond milk kefir is a minimal dairy option but it is not completely dairy free or vegan option.

When you are making Almond milk kefir there are a few things that you will need to keep in mind as there are a few major differences between homemade dairy milk kefir and homemade Almond milk kefir. The first is that almond milk kefir will not thicken like dairy milk kefir does. This is due to the different proteins an...

As your brew will produce a new scoby every time you brew it won't be long before you have more than you need. So what do you do with them all? Some helpful hints and idea's on what to do with all the extra scobies you have grown. Brew more kombucha... It might sound obvious but now you have more scobies you can start off more batches or bigger batches if you want. Experiment....You can use your spare scobies to experiment with new tea's (or even coffee) or different sugars and then throw the scoby away when you have finished....

  Kefir grains are very sustainable and economical. With gentle care, these grains can be recycled endless times. There are two varieties of kefir grains: water kefir which has a yellowish/clear crystal colour depending on the sugar they have been fed and milk kefir which has a white creamy cauliflower-type appearance. Both are delicious and have many health benefits. Kefir can be taken by all generations, from young to old, male and female. It is safe and nutritious. Since milk kefir grains feed on lactose, kefir is perfect for individuals who are colon sensitive and lactose intolerant. The good thing...

The question we get asked the most about Sourdough is, do you have to use Rye Flour? The answer is no, you can use any kind of flour (although different flours will give different results) personally i recommend bread flour if you are not using Rye flour, however we would encourage you to give Rye a try.  Why use Rye? Sourdough rye is an ancient food. Its rich, full flavour and deep colour is the basis of a large number of traditional breads. Today, modern wheat has displaced rye, making many beloved breads less common in bakeries and on our tables. Before cooking with rye flour,...