How to Store Kombucha Tea Culture

Kombucha cultures are fairly hardy, but to keep them at their healthiest, they must be stored properly. Keep a backup culture in case something happens to the original, and you may want to stockpile a few to give away to give to your friends. Refrigerate for best results.

Things You'll Need

• Kombucha culture Starter tea Clean container Distilled white vinegar

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Instructions

• 1

  Wash your container and rinse it with white vinegar to disinfect. Your container should be slightly larger than your culture, and able to seal. Plastic food containers work well.

• 2

  Wash your hands. Remove your culture from your last batch of kombucha tea and place it into your container. Fill the container with tea from your last batch and seal.

• 3

  Label the culture with the date you put it into storage. Store at room temperature for 2 weeks, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 months.