Six or seven years ago, Mrs BamaVol and I visited her older sister in Sedona Arizona. Her sister, at the time, was brewing and drinking something she called kombucha (fermented tea). I had never heard of it. I tried a sip -she was drinking it warm from a teacup - and can't say it did anything for me.

Last year, we were in Eugene Oregon visiting BamaVol Jr #1 and his wife. The trip focused to a large degree on breweries and taprooms. Mrs BamaVol is strictly a wine drinker and several places did not serve wine or had a selection not to her liking. Kombucha on tap was common however and she found herself liking it. Unlike at her sister's, this was served cold and flavored with fruit, herbs and flowers.

In the past year, I have undertaken a couple Whole30's and spent a month on blood thinners which kept me away from alcoholic beverages. So I started getting into kombuchas. Most of our grocery stores are now featuring a decent selection.

So what was I thinking buying a kombucha making kit? Sometime this week I will brew my first batch. I should be in bottles within 10 days or so.

Any other home brewers? Any tips?