Teas for brewing Kombucha
For the past year I have been running a fermentation group over on Facebook. With the large number of people to share with and learn from, I have been able to compile a list of teas which people have vouched for as effective for brewing kombucha. This list is intended to inspire the adventurous. It is not intended to imply that teas not on this list can't work. If you find an unlisted tea that works well for you then please visit Wild Fermentation Uncensored on Facebook and share your experience with us. :) Disclaimer: Sometimes a tea is reported as working well by some while not working well for others. I believe there are a couple of reasons for this... Kombucha strain used (the exact mix of culture species and their vigor varies) Differing definitions of success; success meaning vigorous scoby growth to some, while simply meaning great flavor to others. *Assam Tea ( Camellia sinensis ) *Barley Tea ( Hordeum vulgare ) *Black Tea, generic (including decaf) (