# DIY Kombucha Teas This Recipe for Homemade Kombucha is Completely Customizable By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-kombucha References: [shutterbean](http://www.shutterbean.com/2015/how-to-make-kombucha-at-home/) The 'Shutterbean' blog has developed a recipe for homemade kombucha that is fun and easy to follow. While kombucha is a delicious and healthy drink, it can often be expensive to buy at the store. This recipe helps you enjoy homemade kombucha anytime and save a few dollars while you're at it. While the kombucha brewing process may seem intimidating, it is actually relatively simple. To begin making your homemade kombucha, you will need a gallon jar, a scoby, tea sugar, a cheesecloth, pH level strips and a sticker thermometer. Begin by brewing a batch of sweet tea and then adding it to your kombucha starter. Ensure the temperature is not above 88 degrees Fahrenheit before adding your [scoby yeast mixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoby). Next, check the pH level to ensure it is below 4.5. To finish, cover the mixture with a cheesecloth and then leave in a warm place for seven to 10 days. Once your kombucha is brewed, you can also [add fruits to the tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jarr-peach-yuzu) to give it an additional boost of flavor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Homemade Beverages:** The trend of making your own beverages such as kombucha and other teas at home is disrupting traditional beverage industries as consumers opt for healthier and more cost-effective options. - **DIY Culture:** The rise of DIY culture is creating opportunities for innovation in industries such as food & beverage as people seek to take control of their health and well-being by making things themselves. - **Health and Wellness:** Growing consumer interest in health and wellness is driving the popularity of homemade kombucha and other healthy drinks, creating opportunities for businesses in this industry to cater to this demand. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage:** The beverage industry has an opportunity to tap into the trend of DIY beverages such as homemade kombucha and tea by marketing and selling DIY kits, or by offering classes and workshops on brewing and flavoring techniques. - **Food:** The food industry can incorporate homemade kombucha and other DIY beverages into their menus as a healthy and trendy option, or by offering DIY kits for customers to purchase and make at home. - **Retail:** Consumers seeking to make their own healthy beverages at home may create a new market for retail stores to sell supplies and ingredients needed for kombucha and other DIY beverages, or for retailers to create their own DIY kits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [At-Home Kombucha Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kombu.md) - [Illustrated Kombucha Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kombucha-guide.md) - [Automated Kombucha Brewing Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kombucha-brewer.md) - [Fermentation Brewing Home Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kombu-fermenstation.md) - [DIY Tepache Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-tepache.md) - [Iced Tea Lemonade Kombuchas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-tea-lemonade-kombucha.md) - [DIY Hard Cider Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-cider-brewing-kit.md) - [Tart Rhubarb Kombuchas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhubarb-kombucha.md) - [Customizable Boba Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbleology.md)