Uploaded December 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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0:10 - What is tea
0:44 - Best type of tea to use for kombucha
1:45 - Why I prefer loose-leaf tea
2:24 - Why you should avoid flavored teas or herbal infusions
3:13 - How tea type and quality affects steeping time
3:44 - Experimenting with different types of tea

To read the full article, go to youbrewkombucha.com/tea

* For a list of all my recommended materials + where to buy them (for new brewers to build your own kombucha starter kit or for expert brewers to upgrade your materials): youbrewkombucha.com/byo-starter-kit

* Find all my kombucha articles, videos and how-tos at youbrewkombucha.com

* If you’re interested, watch my video on homemade CBD Kombucha, and find my favorite water-soluble CBD products at youbrewkombucha.com/cbd-kombucha

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