Art of Kombucha Brewing: Hands-On Workshop at Crabtree Farms, Chattanooga

At Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga - 1000 E 30th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37407 - a two-hour workshop turns kitchen curiosity into a repeatable craft. The Art of Kombucha Brewing with Danielle Brasel guides beginners through hands-on fermentation, flavoring, and bottling while focusing on practical safety and sustainable habits. Step inside the farm's workshop and you'll find a long preparation table, stacks of glass jars, labeled tea tins, and trays of fresh herbs from an adjacent demonstration garden. Danielle begins with a concise history of kombucha and its probiotic benefits, then moves into ingredients, sanitation, temperature control, and timing. Participants stagger through measured steps: steeping sweet tea, introducing a SCOBY, monitoring fermentation, and testing for desired tartness. Flavoring techniques include citrus zest, ginger, and herb infusions drawn from the farm beds, and Danielle demonstrates secondary fermentation and carbonation tips so your finished bottle is lively but safe. The class is small—up to ten people—which makes instruction personal. Expect hands-on moments: ladling cooled tea, transferring cultures, and labeling your own bottle to take home. Crabtree Farms supplies a starter kit and printed instructions, so your first brew doesn't end with theory. The farm environment adds texture: bees and butterflies inspect flowering herbs, and the nearby urban green space reminds visitors how food production and fermentation intersect in a city setting. This workshop stands out because it pairs technical skill with local context. Rather than a generic kitchen demo, the course ties flavoring to seasonality and promotes low-waste practices such as reusing glass bottles and composting spent tea leaves. It's a useful stop for travelers who want a practical souvenir—knowledge and a bottle rather than a trinket—and for residents eager to expand home fermentation skills. Practicalities are straightforward: the session lasts approximately two hours, requires no prior experience, and has a minimum age of 16. Meeting point: Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga • 1000 E 30th Street Chattanooga, TN 37407. Refunds can be requested up to 7 days before the start of a workshop with a cancellation fee of 10% of the ticket amount. If you have questions about accessibility, dietary concerns, or group bookings, contact Chloe Watts at 423-493-9155 or email: [email protected]. Bring curiosity, a notebook for recipes, and an apron if you prefer. Whether you're a traveler chasing local food experiences or a Chattanooga resident learning a practical craft, this kombucha workshop delivers approachable instruction, sensory appeal, and a tangible skill that multiplies at home. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early to visit the herb beds, ask Danielle about adjusting sugar and steep time for personal taste, and bring a resealable container so you can safely transport a sample to enjoy later with local bread or market cheese and some friends along.