What is Fermentation?

How does it work? What are the benefits?

What is Fermentation? If you ask five friends what fermentation is, you are likely to get at least five different answers that may or may not share anything. Fermentation is the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms and enzymes, often resulting in effervescence and the release of heat. Enzymes are often produced by a fungus, like koji, and they break down complex organic compounds into simpler structures. An Even Simpler Definition Fermentation microorganisms — be they bacteria, yeast, or mold —digest foods, and what is left after they are finished is more easily digested by the microbes in our bodies. So the microbes in your kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, sourdough, pickles, beer, wine, cider or vinegar are doing the heavy lifting for the microbes waiting deep within you.
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Course curriculum

    1. Introduction - Who Why & How

    2. Intro - The Who, the Why and the How of Kombucha Slides

    3. Resources

    1. Kombucha 101

    2. Kombucha 101 Slides

    3. Chp 1 - Glossary

    4. Chapter 1 Quiz

    5. Resources

    1. Deciphering Kombucha Labels

    2. Chapter 2 - Deciphering Commercial Kombucha Labels Slides

    3. Chp 2 - Commercial Kombucha Wallet Card

    4. Chapter 2 Quiz

    5. Resources

    1. Supplies, Ingredients & Temperature - oh my!

    2. Chapter 3 - Brewing Ingredients & Supplies Slides

    3. Supplies & Ingredients Checklist

    4. Chapter 3 Quiz

    5. Resources

    1. Va-va-va-Vessel Types

    2. Chapter 4 - Vessel Types Slides

    3. CB Vessel Coupon

    4. Chapter 4 Quiz

    5. Resources

    1. Location, Location, Location!

    2. Chapter 5 - Choosing the Best Brewing Location Slides

    3. Selecting the Best Brewing Location Checklist

    4. Chapter 5 Quiz

    5. Resources

About this course

  • $124.00
  • 54 lessons
  • 4.5 hours of video content

Ready for FUN

With Kombucha FUNdamentals, you will get a life-changing, health-boosting, confidence-building, self-paced experience that will leave you feeling happier and healthier – naturally! Make your own Kombucha for pennies on the dollar compared to the store-bought stuff. Hannah Ruhamah, the Kombucha Mamma, peppers the nutrient dense content with her quirky, colorful style, never a dull moment! She cheers you through the process with her creative, inspired songs. This course is steeped in her love the booch – the beverage and the culture - and it shows! Wellness is wealth. By the end of this self-paced course (watch anytime!), not only will you be making friends with microbes, you’ll also be improving your well-being. Our gut is our FIRST brain and it is the home of our immune system – once you start sipping, Kombucha becomes a gateway to a healthier lifestyle.

What You Will Learn

  • The history and traditional wisdom behind Kombucha

  • The wide-ranging health benefits behind this health tonic

  • Modern applications and interpretations of Kombucha

  • How to read the labels on bottles of commercial Kombucha

  • What materials you’ll need to get started

  • How to start your first brew

  • How to set up a Batch Brew and Continuous Brew system

  • How to get the flavor and fizz just right

Meet Your Instructor

Instructor Bio:

Hannah Ruhamah, “The Kombucha Mamma”, is on a mission to “change the world, one gut at a time” by educating and empowering everyone to ferment food and drink safely at home, just as we have throughout human history. In 2004 she founded Kombucha Kamp, and has been brewing Kombucha and educating others about how easy it is to make this delicious and healthy “longevity elixir” ever since. What began as a love of lip-puckering brew, this enjoyable process has evolved into her passion and lifestyle. From homebrew hobbyist, to educator, to Master Brewer to best-selling, award winning author, to the president and co-founder of Kombucha Brewers International, Hannah has grown her business organically as her experience has deepened. At Kombucha Kamp, we are committed to providing the most accurate and up-to-date information to Kombucha lovers, homebrewers and Kombucha entrepreneurs at any stage in their experience.

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What our students are saying

Judith Waidtlow

5 star rating

“The energy, enthusiasm, and love you have for this wonderful beverage is contagious, and appreciated! All presented in a humble knowing with experiences to back you up. Thank you, Judith ”

“The energy, enthusiasm, and love you have for this wonderful beverage is contagious, and appreciated! All presented in a humble knowing with experiences to back you up. Thank you, Judith ”

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Nicholas Malvesti

5 star rating

“Loved the class. I am all ready to start my first kombucha batch with full confidence. ”

“Loved the class. I am all ready to start my first kombucha batch with full confidence. ”

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Dalyce Burgess

5 star rating

“very in depth”

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