The choice of tea can really enhance the kombucha taste and is an easy way for the kombucha brewer to vary. All types of tea work well with kombucha, but some varieties stand up particularly well to kombucha, so much so that they give character to the finished drink. The end result is a wonderful "teig" kombucha, where the tea is obvious and no further seasoning is necessary.
We have achieved particularly good results with oolongs such as very fruity Phoenix types and very "green" Ti Guan Yin or equivalent. Their almost perfumed, herbal and fruity tones survive the entire fermentation process without any problems. Surprisingly, we have also received equally fine results from white teas such as Bai Mu Dan, where the mild shades manage to reach through the acidity of the kombucha and create an elegant, almost wine-like drink. Obviously, it pays to experiment even with low-key teas.
When it comes to kombucha, it is not so simple that the highest quality is always preferable. Simple, good teas with nice fullness can work just as well while the most elegant can disappear in the fermentation.
Black teas are often suitable if you are looking for a more neutral, full-bodied, "traditional" kombucha character, suitable if you want to flavor your kombucha with ginger or other spices.
When brewing tea for kombucha fermentation, it pays to deviate from the usual methods and instead over-extract the tea leaves. There are no results here, probably as many ideas as kombucha brewers, but we recommend that you use significantly more leaves and longer extraction time than normal. The roughness and bitterness that occurs during overextraction usually disappears during the kombucha process while the aromas remain. However, many of our teas do not become too bitter, which is an advantage in this special preparation.
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Bai Mu Dan Snow Buds is an organic white tea from Simao, Yunnan Province, China. It is harvested by hand at an altitude of about 1600 metres above sea level and the picking consists of one bud and one to two leaves. The flavour is light, round and clear with soft nutty notes and a subtle floral quality. ....
Cloud and Mist is a hand-picked organic green tea from the Wuling Mountains in Hunan Province, China. The Wuling Mountains are known for their beautiful and pure nature and for their excellent environment for growing tea. The difference in temperature between night and day is great, the humidity is high and the mountains are often shrouded in clouds and fog....
Himalayan Black is an example of a micro-production made from an exquisite pick from the peak of the second flush. Himalayan Black is a black tea with a rich dark malty flavour with hints of cocoa and roasted notes and a smooth and clean finish. The tea has a large amount of buds. In the Mood for Tea...
Jasmine Maojian is an organic Chinese green tea made from a hand-picked late spring harvest that has been repeatedly scented with jasmine flowers. This time-consuming process gives this jasmine tea an authentic and wonderful scent of jasmine. Jasmine Maojian goes well with all Asian cuisine and is an excellent choice for both mild and spicy dishes. Harvest:...
Keemun is one of China's and the world's most famous black teas. This organic black tea is from Anhui, a province with a very long history of green tea cultivation. Keemun Gong Fu is grown in Qimen, the original site of Keemun, and the picking consists of bud and one to two leaves. The dark chocolate brown leaves...
An organic green tea from Kirishima in southern Japan. Like most Japanese teas, this sencha is steamed and classified as chu-mushi, i.e. medium steamed tea. The needle-shaped leaves give a clear and fresh infusion with a rich and soft greenery. 70-75 c 2-4 grams 200ml 1-3 minutes
The Tie Guanyin Li Li Xiang is a delicious version of China's most famous oolong tea. "Lili Xiang" means "every leaf is fragrant". The tea leaves are hand-picked from tea bushes grown at high altitude in inner Anxi, in a clean and incredibly beautiful and pristine environment and the tea is made with great craftsmanship. Tie Guanyin has two good...
Our Traditional Tie Guanyin is an exquisite version of China's most famous oolong tea. The tea leaves are hand-picked from tea bushes grown at high altitude in inner Anxi, in a clean and incredibly beautiful and pristine environment and the tea is made with great craftsmanship. Traditional Tie Guanyin undergoes a long and skilful carbon roasting process. In the cup, the...
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