HAPPY KOMBUCHA BLOG

   The bacteria and yeasts of Kombucha are healthful not just for humans, but for many other animals as well.  Depending on your dog’s (or cats) diet, your pet may be subsisting on processed food that may not digest well and can cause issues, just like processed food does to humans. This can lead to many ailments – halitosis, overweight, skin conditions and more. Kombucha may help to restore balance to your pet’s digestive system. Especially after being administered anti-biotics, Kombucha can restore a healthy balance of flora to your pet’s gut.  But remember, they aren’t people and the dosage...

If you want to make really thick and creamy Milk kefir then the fat content of the milk you use is important. Don't be concerned if you have just received your grains and the kefir they are producing is a bit thin. This is normal and is part of the settling in process that your grains will naturally go through. this can take a few days to a week or so but then your kefir will thicken up and will be of a pourable smoothie yogurt consistency. If once this has happened you are still looking to make even thicker...

People keep asking me for a recipe for Rejuvelec...so here it is... Enjoy...  Rejuvelec is a fermented drink that is inexpensive and fun to make. It is very refreshing and full of wonderful nutrients for your body. It is a probiotic beverage and also contains healthy vitamins (B, K and E) as well as enzymes. It helps to promote a healthy intestinal environment making it great for your digestive system (It can also be used as a starter for raw nut cheese) Looking for something new? Try rejuvelec! To make Rejuvelec you will need: 1x Bean Sprouter wheat seeds (rye, quinoa, buckwheat...

  Summer is upon us so i thought it might come in handy to mention how to look after your Kefir and Kombucha while you are away on holiday so that you don’t come back to a lot of dead cultures. I’ll Start with Kombucha… Kombucha is the easiest to look after while you are away, the best thing to do is simply start a new brew a day or two before you go. You need to make sure that your scoby is in plenty of tea for the time you are away but if you start a new brew...

our fabulous new website

hello.... Well Kombucha and Kefir i know heaps about but blogging zilch so please bear with me while i get the hang of this blogging thing. I wanted to start this blog to let everyone know that we have just launched our new website www.happykombucha.co.uk and to share our knowledge of Kombucha and kefir. I am hoping that people will be able to read my blogs and it may help make the daunting process of your first brew a little easier (well that's the plan anyway!) so it seems only fitting to start by talking about Kombucha. Kombucha is our passion here at happy kombucha. My first Blog is a top five things to help you succeed when you start brewing Kombucha.

1. Wash everything, make sure that everything you use in the brewing of your kombucha is super clean, i always wash twice, just in case. You can clean your brewing equipment with a mild detergent (make sure you rinse and then rinse again) or alcohol. I would recommend a mild detergent.
2. Get everything out in front of you before you start. weigh out your ingredients etc. het your instructions ready etc. etc.
3. Keep it simple and follow the recipe! This might sound stupid but most people who run into trouble on their first brew do so because they have tried to do too much too soon. You can advance to adding juices to your second ferment soon but walk before you run!
4. Don't try to skimp on the sugar. Sugar is an one of the primary ingredients in Kombucha. You cannot ferment without sugar! it is that simple!  No you cannot use sweeteners and i would recommend using syrups, molasses or honey until you are an experienced brewer.
5. BE PATIENT! again another obvious one but your kombucha will not really do anything dramatic. Sometimes it froths but not always, other than that it will just sit there quietly making yummy Kombucha. When it comes time to test your Kombucha do so with a straw as it will disturb your brew the least (make sure its clean!). If its not ready yet leave it and try again tomorrow. It really is worth the wait.

I hope that all helps... If you need anymore questions then get in touch via the website.....