Kombucha Archives * The Hunter Gatherer Society

Homemade Kombucha: A Flavorful and Healthful Hobby

January 2, 2025 rpolipnick Wild Food Recipes

Kombucha has become a staple in my family’s kitchen, even though it’s not something you hunt, fish, or forage for. After spending time outdoors or during quiet winter months, kombucha-making is a great pastime with added health benefits. I’ve always enjoyed the art of wild fermentation, not just with kombucha but also with homemade wines and ciders. Starting it from scratch was an educational experience for my whole family, and now we have several jars regularly brewing fresh batches. We’ve even shared some with friends who were curious about the process. Origins and Health Benefits of Kombucha Kombucha is thought to have originated in China or Japan thousands of years ago. This fermented tea offers many of the same health[…]

Kombucha from scratch

January 30, 2021 rpolipnick Wild Food Recipes

I know, Kombucha is not hunted, fished, or foraged for but during the winter months and even during the summer in between excursions it is a nice pastime that provides some additional health benefits. It is wild fermented which I enjoy doing with both the Kombucha and homemade wines and ciders. Plus it was a great learning experience for me and my family as we started it from scratch and now have multiple containers producing good Kombucha regularly. These in addition to a couple that we have split off and given to friends. Kombucha is thought to have originated from China or Japan and is a fermented tea that has been consumed for thousands of years. Containing many of the[…]