Kefirko Organic Dehydrated Kombucha Starter

Kefirko

Kefirko Organic Dehydrated Kombucha Starter

€16.20
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Description

Kefirko Organic Dehydrated Kombucha Starter is a convenient way to begin brewing your own kombucha at home. Made from organic ingredients, this dehydrated starter culture allows you to grow your own SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast) and create fresh, naturally fermented kombucha.

Perfect for beginners and experienced brewers alike, this starter kit helps you craft your own probiotic-rich drinks while controlling flavour, sweetness, and fermentation time. Simply activate the culture with tea and sugar, and begin your home fermentation journey.

Key Features

  • Organic dehydrated kombucha starter culture
  • Grow your own SCOBY at home
  • Ideal for DIY kombucha brewing
  • Supports natural fermentation
  • Suitable for beginners and experienced brewers
  • Reusable culture for continuous brewing

What is Kombucha?

Kombucha is a naturally fermented tea drink created using a SCOBY, producing a lightly fizzy beverage traditionally enjoyed for its refreshing taste and probiotic content.

  • 100 ml Kombucha Starter – for preparing the first 1 L of kombucha tea
  • Live culture: naturally high probiotic activity
  • Organic certified: 100% organic
  • Traditional strains: natural microbial composition
  • Easy to use: simple activation, immediate fermentation start
  • Long shelf life: maintains quality for up to 1 year
  • Sustainable: suitable for countless fermentation batches
Directions

Basic Ratio (per 1 litre of kombucha):
  • 10% kombucha starter (100 ml) + SCOBY
  • 20% concentrated sweet tea (200 ml)
  • 70% cool water (700 ml)
  • 50 g of sugar per liter of total liquid

Step-by-Step Instructions:
  1. Brew a concentrated tea using:
    • 200 ml boiling water
    • 2 tea bags or 2 tsp of loose tea (black or green)
  2. Add 50 g of sugar, stir until completely dissolved.
  3. Let the tea steep for 5–15 minutes (depends on tea type), then strain out the leaves.
  4. Add 700 ml of cool water to dilute the tea.
    ➤ Hot tea can damage the SCOBY; cold tea may slow fermentation.
  5. Add 100 ml of kombucha starter and your SCOBY.
    (If you don’t have a SCOBY yet, the starter will grow one during fermentation.)
  6. Cover the jar with a breathable cloth or use the Kefirko fermentor with the air filter.
    ➤ Do not seal it airtight – fermentation requires airflow.
    ➤ Make sure flies or contaminants can’t enter.
  7. Let it ferment at 21–25°C for 7–12 days.
    ➤ Warmer = faster fermentation; cooler = slower.
    ➤ Start tasting after day 5. Once it reaches your preferred balance of sweet and tangy, it’s ready.
  8. Once done, remove the SCOBY, save 10% of the liquid as starter for your next batch, and either refrigerate your kombucha or continue to the second fermentation.
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