Homemade vs Store-bought Kombucha: What is better?

Kombucha may be consumed directly out of a bottle or brewed right at home. Each of the options has advantages and disadvantages, and knowing them will allow you to make the right choice in terms of the type of Kombucha to consume based on your lifestyle, taste, and health objectives.

Store-bought Kombucha

Pros:

• Comfort: No brewing, ready to drink
• Consistency: Flavours are consistent and predictable 
• Safety: Made in controlled conditions using tested SCOBYs

Cons:

• Price: It can be expensive per bottle.
• Sugar content: Certain brands include additional sugar or flavouring.
• Limited experimentation: You have a few options.

Ideal for: Beginners, busy people or those wanting consistent taste. 

Homemade Kombucha

Pros:

• Customisable flavours: Herbs, fruits, flowers, spices.
• Cost-effective: Prepare bulk orders at a fraction of the prices in stores.
• High probiotic content: Homemade batches can contain more live cultures as long as they are brewed properly.

Cons:

• Time-consuming: It takes primary fermentation 7-14 days.
• Possibility of contamination: Needs to be sanitised.
• Learning curve: Experimentation on taste and fizz.

Best suited to: DIYers, flavour explorers, and health-conscious brewers.

Quick Comparison Table

Tips for choosing

• Like uniformity and convenience- Shop.
• Prefer innovative tastes and interactive entertainment- Brew at home.
• Can’t decide? Combine both, shop store-bought for convenience, and experiment at home on weekends.

No matter what you choose, Kombucha is a gut-friendly, refreshing and tasty drink.

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