DIY Kombucha: Sparkling Homebrews Made Easy (Homegrown City Life, 5)

Since the relatively recent introduction of kombucha onto North American supermarket shelves, this healthy sparkling beverage has exploded in popularity. But can it be brewed at home, with the same tasty, healthy results? With this straightforward, accessible, and highly visual how-to guide, author Andrea Potter does away with specialist jargon and expensive or hard-to-find equipment, showing how sparkling homebrews from kombucha to water kefir are definitely possible for just about anyone to make, and have fun doing it. Coverage includes: Basic fermentation science. Controlling fizz, acidity, and alcohol content. Secondary fermentation and adding flavours to the brew. Wild-fermented sodas, using a ginger bug (a wild yeast culture) Recipes for kombucha's honey-fed relative, Jun, as well as for water kefir. Answering key questions including, "Where does all that sugar go?", "Do I need to get a sitter for it when I go on holiday?", and "Does this SCOBY look normal?", and including a comprehensive troubleshooting guide to help you keep brewing confidently and consistently, DIY Kombucha is ideal for foodies, urban and rural homesteaders, and health-motivated people-it's an essential addition to your DIY toolkit! Andrea Potter is a Chef and Registered Holistic Nutritionist. Since 2009, she has owned and operated Rooted Nutrition, teaching extensively on topics from whole foods nutrition and alternative baking, to seasonal soups, and fermenting and preserving food. Andrea is passionate about supporting health-motivated cooks to make informed healthy choices that start with vibrant, delicious, practical recipes and culinary techniques. Our Communities Are Facing The Fallout From The Demise Of Vital Industry, Bankrupt Economies, Bad Policy Or Policing, And Political Mismanagement. People Are Looking For Answers, And The Same Old Simply Won't Do. In The Business Of Change Is A Practical And Inspirational Guide That Showcases How Social Entrepreneurs From Places Such As New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, And Vancouver, Who Are Weary Of Waste, Injustice, And Government Inaction, Are Using Business Savvy To Tackle Challenges In Their Communities. Part Story-telling, Part Lessons Learned, Coverage Includes: Profiles Of Remarkable Individuals And Companies In Such Diverse Sectors As Employment, Food, Art, Education, And Social Justice An Overview Of Lessons Learned And Real Impacts On The Ground Tips For Getting Started, Connecting To The Local Community, And Scaling Up. In The Business Of Change Is For Everyone Who Wants To Rebuild Their Communities And Believes That Business Can Be A Powerful, Positive Force For Change. Elisa Birnbaum Is The Publisher And Editor-in-chief Of See Change Magazine, A Digital Publication Of Social Entrepreneurship And Social Change. A Journalist And Television Producer For Over 15 Years, She's A Regular Contributor On Social Entrepreneurship For The National Post And Has Been Published In A Variety Of Publications Including The Globe & Mail, Profit, And Lifestyles Magazine. She Holds Degrees In Political Science And Law And Lives In Toronto, Ontario. Create refreshing, healthier drinks, from kombucha to herbal sodas and more, in your own kitchen. Since the relatively recent introduction of kombucha onto North American supermarket shelves, this healthy sparkling beverage has exploded in popularity. But can it be brewed at home, with the same tasty, healthy results? With this straightforward, accessible, and highly visual how-to guide, author Andrea Potter does away with specialist jargon and expensive or hard-to-find equipment, showing how sparkling homebrews from kombucha to water kefir are definitely possible for just about anyone to make, and have fun doing it. Coverage includes: Basic fermentation science Controlling fizz, acidity, and alcohol content Secondary fermentation and adding flavours to the brew Wild-fermented sodas, using a ginger bug (a wild yeast culture) Recipes for kombucha's honey-fed relative, Jun, as well as for water kefir. Answering key questions including "where does all that sugar go?", "do I need to get a sitter for it when I go on holiday?", and "does this SCOBY look normal?", and including a comprehensive troubleshooting guide to help you keep brewing confidently and consistently, DIY Kombucha is ideal for foodies, urban and rural homesteaders, and health-motivated people - it's an essential addition to your DIY toolkit! "The essential DIY book for fermented beverages. The author shows how to make kombucha and other fermented beverages from scratch, with basic equipment and ingredients, accessible terms and lots of visual references. She demystifies kombucha SCOBY, and thoroughly covers how to brew, flavor, control the fizz factor and care for the culture."-- Provided by publisher