Where to Start with Katherine Green
Katherine Green is a Portland-based writer and food educator with a certificate in nutritional therapy. Her approach to kombucha comes from the wellness side of the hobby: she is interested in fermented foods not just for their flavor but for their role in gut health and overall well-being. “DIY Kombucha” reflects that perspective, offering a concise, health-focused guide to brewing at home with 60 recipes for tonics and nourishing drinks. Green is also known for her work in recipe development for special diets and her broader interest in home fermentation.
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DIY Kombucha
Katherine Green · 134 pages · 2015 · Easy
Themes: kombucha brewing, health tonics, gut health, beginner fermentation, nourishing drinks
Katherine Green’s concise guide to kombucha brewing, focused on health and wellness. At 134 pages with 60 recipes for nourishing tonics, this book gets you brewing quickly and with a clear understanding of kombucha’s health benefits.
Why Start Here
Green’s background in nutritional therapy sets this book apart from other brewing guides. She approaches kombucha as a wellness practice, not just a hobby, covering topics like optimal daily intake, alcohol content and safety, and the role of fermented foods in gut health. The 60 recipes are designed with health in mind, including tonics, infusions, and mocktails.
The book is deliberately compact and practical. Green assumes you want to start brewing, not read an encyclopedia, and the instructions reflect that: clear, sequential, and free of unnecessary detail. For readers who are drawn to kombucha for its health benefits rather than the craft of fermentation itself, this is the most direct path to your first batch.
What to Expect
A slim, focused guide at 134 pages. Covers brewing basics, SCOBY care, and 60 health-focused recipes. Published by Rockridge Press in 2015. Best for readers who want a quick, wellness-oriented introduction to kombucha.