Kombucha Brewing Workshop in Lisbon | Fermentation Class with SCOBY

Kombucha workshop in Lisbon teaching how to brew authentic homemade kombucha from scratch in hands on fermentation workshop exploring the full process, from understanding your SCOBY and starter liquid to mastering first and second fermentation techniques. Get creative with flavor combinations, learn essential do’s and don’ts of fermentation, and leave fully equipped to start your own continuous kombucha brewing journey at home with no prior knowledge needed as everything is taught from the ground up.

This home based fermentation experience is held at instructor’s house under supervision of cat Covinha (if you’re allergic or don’t like cats, let me know so that we can find alternative solutions). Perfect for health conscious food lovers, fermentation curious beginners, and anyone looking to reduce reliance on store bought drinks, walking away with real skills, your own live SCOBY, and bottle of kombucha you made yourself.

What You’ll Learn in This Kombucha Workshop

This fermentation class covers complete brewing fundamentals:

🍵 Understanding your SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast)

🍵 Starter liquid function in fermentation process

🍵 First fermentation techniques creating base kombucha tea

🍵 Second fermentation methods developing carbonation and flavors

🍵 Creative flavor combinations experimenting with fruits, herbs, spices

🍵 Essential do’s and don’ts of safe successful fermentation

🍵 Continuous kombucha brewing journey setup for home practice

🍵 Full authentic homemade kombucha process from scratch

What’s Included in Your Workshop

This kombucha brewing session provides complete fermentation starter kit:

🍵 Full hands on kombucha brewing experience

🌱 Your own SCOBY plus starter liquid to take home

🍶 Bottle of kombucha to enjoy after workshop

📲 Digital recipe and instruction card

🫙 Jars provided, bring nothing just yourself

🍵 Complete brewing process taught from ground up

🍵 Home based intimate workshop atmosphere

🍵 Real skills for continuous home brewing

Practical Information and Group Details

This fermentation workshop accommodates specific participant needs:

🐱 Workshop location: Hosted at instructor’s home under watchful supervision of Covinha the cat

🐱 Cat note: Please flag any allergies or concerns ahead of time so alternatives can be arranged

⚠️ Experience level: No prior knowledge or experience required

👥 Group size: Minimum 2, maximum 8 participants

🫙 What to bring: Nothing, jars provided, just bring yourself

🍵 Focus: Health conscious fermentation skills for home brewing

Workshop Experience and Kombucha Brewing Process

This fermentation session follows comprehensive brewing instruction:

SCOBY Introduction: Begin understanding SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast) as living fermentation organism, learning how this pancake like culture transforms sweet tea into tangy probiotic rich kombucha through symbiotic microbial activity.

Starter Liquid Understanding: Learn starter liquid’s crucial function providing acidic environment and active cultures jump starting new fermentation batches, understanding how this kombucha from previous batch inoculates fresh sweet tea.

First Fermentation Process: Master creating base kombucha tea through first fermentation combining sweet tea, SCOBY, and starter liquid, learning temperature control, timing, taste testing, and recognizing proper fermentation completion signs.

Second Fermentation Techniques: Develop carbonation and flavors through second fermentation bottling base kombucha with added ingredients, understanding how sealed anaerobic environment creates effervescence and infuses creative flavor combinations.

Creative Flavor Exploration: Experiment with fruits, herbs, spices, and other natural flavorings creating unique kombucha variations, learning successful combination principles and avoiding ingredients causing fermentation problems or safety concerns.

Fermentation Do’s and Don’ts: Master essential safety and success principles including sanitation importance, temperature ranges, fermentation timing, pH monitoring, avoiding contamination, and recognizing healthy versus problematic fermentation signs.

Continuous Brewing Setup: Learn establishing ongoing kombucha production at home through continuous brewing method or batch system, understanding SCOBY maintenance, starter liquid management, and sustainable fermentation rhythm.

Hands On Brewing Experience: Actually make kombucha during workshop rather than passive demonstration watching, experiencing tactile learning through touching SCOBY, mixing ingredients, and executing fermentation steps under guidance.

Take Home SCOBY and Starter: Receive your own live SCOBY plus starter liquid leaving workshop fully equipped to begin independent kombucha brewing immediately, eliminating barriers to home fermentation start.

Perfect for Fermentation Enthusiasts

This kombucha workshop welcomes diverse health conscious learners:

🍵 Health conscious food lovers interested in probiotic rich homemade beverages

🍵 Fermentation curious beginners wanting accessible introduction

🍵 Anyone looking to reduce reliance on store bought drinks

🍵 Those interested in sustainable continuous home brewing

🍵 People wanting real practical skills beyond theoretical knowledge

🍵 Groups of 2 to 8 participants (minimum 2 for confirmation)

Why Choose This Kombucha Brewing Workshop

Complete From Scratch Learning: Full authentic homemade kombucha process taught from ground up requiring no prior knowledge, ensuring beginners gain comprehensive understanding rather than abbreviated introduction leaving knowledge gaps.

SCOBY Understanding: Deep dive into SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast) as living fermentation organism rather than mysterious blob, learning its biology, function, and care requirements supporting successful ongoing brewing.

First and Second Fermentation: Master both fermentation stages including base kombucha creation and carbonation and flavor development, gaining complete brewing knowledge rather than single technique limiting creative possibilities.

Creative Flavor Freedom: Experiment with fruits, herbs, spices, and combinations discovering personal preferences and successful pairing principles, moving beyond basic unflavored kombucha into diverse flavor exploration.

Essential Safety Knowledge: Learn crucial do’s and don’ts preventing contamination, over fermentation, or unsafe practices, ensuring confident safe home brewing without fear or uncertainty about fermentation processes.

Continuous Brewing Journey: Leave equipped for ongoing home kombucha production rather than single batch, understanding continuous brewing or batch methods supporting sustainable long term fermentation practice.

Live SCOBY Take Home: Receive your own SCOBY plus starter liquid eliminating biggest barrier to home brewing start, leaving workshop immediately ready to begin independent fermentation without sourcing culture separately.

Bottle of Your Creation: Enjoy bottle of kombucha you made yourself experiencing immediate tangible result and flavor satisfaction from learned techniques, providing motivation and confidence for continued home brewing.

Digital Recipe Card: Receive digital recipe and instruction card enabling home recreation without memorization concerns, supporting successful independent brewing through clear reference documentation accessible anytime.

Jars Provided: All fermentation vessels provided eliminating equipment investment before trying kombucha brewing, removing financial barrier and ensuring proper container types for successful fermentation.

Home Based Intimate Setting: Workshop at instructor’s house creating warm personal atmosphere with cat Covinha supervision adding charm, offering more relaxed authentic environment than commercial kitchen (alternatives for allergies available).

Health Conscious Focus: Perfect for reducing reliance on store bought drinks often containing excessive sugar or artificial ingredients, learning probiotic rich homemade alternative supporting gut health and wellness.

Join this kombucha brewing workshop in Lisbon and learn authentic fermentation from scratch. Master SCOBY understanding, first and second fermentation techniques, creative flavoring, and take home live SCOBY, starter liquid, and bottle of your own kombucha in home based session with cat Covinha!