{"product_id":"kombucha-at-home-a-beginner-s-guide-to-brewing-flavoring-fermentation-cocktails-more-the-kokoro-kombucha-collection","title":"Kombucha at Home: A Beginner’s Guide to Brewing, Flavoring, Fermentation, Cocktails \u0026 More (The Kokoro Kombucha Collection)","description":"Discover the Magic of Kombucha with Kokoro Kombucha!\n\nWelcome to a vibrant kombucha adventure born from a British–Polish friendship and a small, heart-led brewery in tropical Panama. This book invites you into the world of Kokoro Kombucha, where local fruit, creative second fermentations, and playful cocktails come together in one colorful, fizz-filled guide.\n\nWho this book is for\nWhether you are a total beginner or a seasoned brewer, you will find clear step‑by‑step instructions for brewing kombucha at home, troubleshooting common issues, and caring for your SCOBY with confidence. The tone is warm, practical, and encouraging, designed to help you relax into the process and enjoy every stage from first brew to final pour.\n\nInspired by the tropics\nRooted in real-life brewing experience, this book is written by two friends who built their kombucha business together in Panama. Drawing on vibrant markets and ingredients from around the world, from mango, pineapple, passionfruit, and hibiscus to lychee, yuzu, pandan and beyond, it turns global flavors into an inspiring playground of kombucha ideas.\n\nSecond fermentation flavor heaven\nA major focus of the book is second fermentation, where the magic of flavor and fizz truly comes alive. You will discover an extensive collection of flavor guides and recipes, including tropical blends like Mango Tango, Raspberry Rose, pineapple–passionfruit, watermelon–mint, lemon–ginger, floral and herbal infusions, and more, all with tips on balancing sweetness, acidity, and carbonation.\n\nKombucha cocktails and mocktails\nFor anyone who loves to entertain, there is an entire section devoted to kombucha cocktails and mocktails that turn your homemade brews into bar‑worthy creations. From light, refreshing mixers to bold, tropical combinations using kombucha vinegars, fruit ferments, and even tepache, you will learn how to build drinks that are both gut‑friendly and seriously impressive.\n\nBeyond the glass\nThe book also explores how to use kombucha in baking, sauces, dressings, marinades, hot sauce, mustard, and sourdough-style projects, plus inventive ways to cook with and repurpose extra SCOBYs. Sustainability, brewing on a budget, and zero‑waste tips run throughout, so you can make the most of every batch while caring for your body, your kitchen, and the planet.\n\nFermenting foods section\nBeyond the glass, there is a full chapter on fermenting foods with kombucha that opens the door to sauerkraut, pickles, and other simple ferments. This section makes fermentation approachable, showing how to use everyday ingredients to create flavorful, probiotic-rich foods that complement your kombucha lifestyle.\n\nThis book is an invitation to slow down, experiment, and enjoy the simple pleasure of creating something alive and delicious in your own kitchen. Whether you are drawn to kombucha for its flavor, its wellness benefits, its cocktails, or its connection to the wider world of fermented foods, you will find practical guidance and plenty of inspiration in these pages. If you are ready to turn curiosity into a bubbling jar on your countertop—and discover just how creative and satisfying home fermentation can be—this is a gentle, confidence-boosting place to begin.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0G4DS6ZVJ\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0G4DS6ZVJ.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Porrett, Natalie|Piechowicz, Bozena\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43106927738941,"sku":"BVV.B0G4DS6ZVJ.A","price":16.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B0G4DS6ZVJ-0.jpg?v=1776116992","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/kombucha-at-home-a-beginner-s-guide-to-brewing-flavoring-fermentation-cocktails-more-the-kokoro-kombucha-collection","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}