Also popularly termed “booch,” Kombucha has become a popular sweet-sour beverage. This is a probiotic-rich fermented drink that is often savored as black or green tea. Due to the kombucha buzz, many company owners are scrambling to make the beverage available to their clients and home brewers. This article will discuss how this unique drink is processed and why the installation of a Kombucha on tap system is becoming popular.
What is the origin of the Kombucha Drink?
Kombucha has been a staple drink in Northeast China for over 2,000 years. In local culture, it is referred to as “the tea of immortality,” and it was devoured by emperors thousands of years ago as a healing elixir treat. Due to its deliciousness, the drink is also gaining a lot of attention in the United States.
How is Kombucha Drink Processed and Served?
A fermented liquor known as Kombucha is made by fermenting black or green tea with yeast, sugar, and flavorings like juice or spices. These drinks are highly customizable, and the taste can be improved by adding ingredients like blueberry custard, citrus jalapeno, strawberry mint, or cherry lime.
Like beer, Kombucha is also a fermented carbonated beverage. It is common to see Kombucha in grocery store aisles, typically in single-serve glass bottles or aluminum cans. Numerous brewers have even discovered a more effective way to keg and serve this specialty beverage by installing a kombucha on tap system. The CO2 pressure source pushes Kombucha through the system while preserving the carbonation, whether it is served from a kegerator or other quick, direct draw system.
How to Install Kombucha Draft System
To install a Kombucha Draft System, the owner of the brew shop would need.
1. Draft Lines and Connectors
While installing a balanced kegging system, five feet of 3/16″ inside diameter tubing is required. The style of the kegging system will determine the right type of connector.
2. CO2 Tank and Regulator
CO2 plays a vital role in the kombucha dispensing system. It forces the drink through the lines, out of the faucet, and out of the keg. Furthermore, the right amount of CO2 preserves the recipe for carbonation, which gives Kombucha its ideal fizz. Therefore, CO2 tanks, regulators, and pressure lines are required for the Kombucha Draft System installation.
3. Draft Faucets
The main component of a kombucha dispensing system is its draft faucet. A faucet made of plated brass is not corrosion-resistant. Kombucha’s acidic composition causes quick corrosion of the faucet, and the flavor will taste metallic. Therefore, it is recommended to use faucets made of the stainless steel grade 304.
Conclusion
Keeping Kombucha on tap reduces the need for glass bottles and aluminum cans. Moreover, the acidic nature of Kombucha makes it best stored in a system made of high-quality 304 stainless steel. Beverage tanks and kegs can be recycled. It’s good for the environment and good for your health. Everyone benefits; thus, it’s a win-win situation. A tap supply of Kombucha makes giving out samples to customers easy for the brewers. The sampling allows the customers to have a taste of the product and helps them make a purchasing decision.
