When bottling up that fresh batch of kombucha make sure you are using the correct bottles, failure to do so could lead to a huge mess or even worse someone getting hurt from the bottle exploding.
There are many Kombucha-bottling “Do’s and Don’ts”. These include, but are not limited to:
-Do use glass, ceramic, or porcelain materials
– Do use round bottles as the pressure is evenly distributed around the surface area of the bottle
-Do leave about an inch gap of air from the top to allow pressure to build
-Don’t use square bottle as the pressure is not evenly distributed and could easily explode on any weakpoint of the bottle
-Don’t use any type of metal, crystal or plastic container as the acidity of the kombucha can react
-Don’t fill all the way to the top as this will not leave enough room for pressure and could lead to the bottle exploding
-Don’t shake kombucha! It is pressurized and can explode
Many people who are just starting out, and sometimes even well-seasoned Kombucha crafters make these mistakes; at least once! By having read this informational how-to on bottling your very own homemade Kombucha, I hope you have learned some new skills, tips, and tricks that you can keep for a rainy day or pass along to a friend or family member. Remember to be creative and have lots of fun when making your Kombucha- hopefully now you will not make a big mess!
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