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If you drink kombucha, you know that those little bottles of bubbly brew that you buy at the grocery store can really start to add up. But, if you make it at home, it costs a lot less. Plus, you can flavor it with herbs and fruit to make it distinctly your own. And it's even easier when you make <\/em>continuous brew kombucha<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is continuous brew kombucha?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Continuous brew kombucha is a brewing technique that allows you to have a constant supply of kombucha. Unlike batch brewing, which is done in jars, continuous brewing uses a larger vessel equipped with a spigot. This method allows you to draw off finished kombucha when you like rather than all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since you only draw off up a little kombucha at a time, continuous brew tends to ferment faster and more efficiently. Further, this technique also significantly reduces the amount of time it takes to brew kombucha, including clean-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most commercial kombucha producers use the continuous brew technique because of its ease and efficiency. However, it's also well-suited to the home brewer who may only need a gallon or two a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does it work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Continuous brewing is a simple process and tends to be easier and less time-consuming than brewing single batches. You start by making a large volume of kombucha. Most homebrewers find that 2 gallons are sufficient, but others make more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the kombucha finishes its first brewing cycle, by producing a baby SCOBY and acquiring a pleasant sour-sweet flavor, you can draw off about \u2153 of the finished kombucha. Next, you replace that volume with fresh sweet tea, continuing this cycle indefinitely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And just as you can use this method with kombucha, you can also use it to brew jun<\/a> as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Continuous Brew Kombucha<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The continuous brew method is an easy, efficient, and low-maintenance approach to making kombucha at home. Both continuous brew and batch brewed kombucha will taste pleasant with that distinct sour-sweet flavor, and will offer the same nutritional benefits, there are some distinct practical advantages to continuous brew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n