Book tip of the week: Homemade kombucha

Treasure chest on the subject of fermented drinks

11. May 2025 |

Editorial team

With “Kombucha selbst gemacht”, Alexandra Klein takes us into the fascinating world of Kombucha brewing. This book is a real treasure trove for anyone who wants to learn more about fermented drinks and creative kombucha recipes. In just 120 pages, the author manages to give a sound introduction to the production of the probiotic drink and at the same time present numerous inspiring recipes for drinks, dishes and even beauty treatments.

We particularly like the practical approach. From the care of the scoby (“Symbiotic Cultures of Bacteria and Yeast”) to step-by-step instructions, getting started with kombucha brewing is made as easy as possible. Whether strawberry-peppermint kombucha, lavender-pear or something unusual like kombucha hummus – the recipes are creative, versatile and invite you to try them out.

The beauty aspect is also surprising and innovative: Kombucha as a base for a face mask? This shows once again how versatile this drink is. Alexandra Klein combines her in-depth knowledge as a professional chef with her flair for herbs and natural ingredients, giving the book a personal and authentic touch.

Info:
Servus Verlag
ISBN 978-3-7104-0383-5
120 pages

Our conclusion

“Homemade Kombucha” is an inspiring book for beginners and kombucha lovers alike. The easy-to-understand instructions and creative recipe ideas make it an ideal companion for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the world of fermentation. A compact work full of inspiration and possibilities - both for the kitchen and for care!

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Paula Bründl whets the appetite for life

This book has no subtitle – and doesn’t need one. Because “Endlich kochen” by Paula Bründl is a declaration of love for cooking itself. To eating together. To life. And to what really counts: the little big moments around the kitchen table.

In this very personal cookbook, the 25-year-old from Salzburg, known from her own ServusTV show “Paula kocht”, combines alpine roots with modern esprit, down-to-earthness with vision and precision craftsmanship with a good pinch of joie de vivre. Endlich kochen is not a classic recipe book. It is a narrative, inspiring, almost philosophical work about cooking as a school of life.

Info:
Paula Bründl – Cooking at last
64 recipes that will enrich your life – promised!
Servus publishing house
ISBN 978-3-7104-0392-7
256 pages
@paulabrundl on Instagram
www.servusmarktplatz.com

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