Kombucha 101

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ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category

Food & Drink

Event Overview

Kombucha is a delicious and healthy fermented tea beverage that dates back over 2,000 years and the ancient Chinese referred to it as “Immortal Health Elixir.” Made from sweetened tea that’s been fermented by a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY, a.k.a. “mother”), kombucha didn’t gain prominence in the West until recently.

Once I started drinking kombucha I could not stop, the high probiotic nature of the tea immensely helped indigestion issues I was having. But it came at a cost, upwards of $4.00 per bottle at health food stores. I learned that I could make it at home for only a fraction of the cost; this also allowed me to tailor the flavor to my liking. What started as a science experiment in my kitchen has led to routine, I’d like to help you get started down the path of brewing your own kombucha.

In this 1 hour class, I will walk you through the full process of kombucha brewing from starting your own scoby to propagating a high quality mother and brewing kombucha for refreshment. You’ll be able to taste some home-brewed kombucha at each stage of the process, see what a healthy kombucha culture looks like, learn what you need to get started, and get tips on flavoring the best tasting kombucha. You'll also receive printed instructions that detail everything so you can focus more on the class, and have the notes ready for you at home.

What to Bring

Pen and paper for notes

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What's Provided

Printed instructions to take home, starter scoby can be purchased for $5

Cancellation Policy
Location

MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Mary Ostafi

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Mary is an entrepreneurial urban farmer, beekeeper, yogi, and healthy food/ lifestyle enthusiast. The founder of Urban Harvest STL, she pioneered and manages the FOOD ROOF Farm atop a downtown St Louis building. Mary is passionate about sharing her gardening and food related DIY knowledge with others.

EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

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    Meghan B.
    Reviewed on 08/11/18

    My husband and I had a great time at Kombucha 101! We learned the basics and got to taste some delicious brew. We are definitely inspired to start making our own!

    My husband and I had a great time at Kombucha 101! We learned the basics and got to taste some delicious brew. We are definitely inspired to start making our own!

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    Marquita A.
    Reviewed on 06/19/18

    Mary's class was great. I liked that it was in her downtown loft apartment which was charming and inspiring. I would recommend her class to anyone interested in learning how to make Kombucha or interested in brushing up their skills. Class feedback was very useful as well.

    Mary's class was great. I liked that it was in her downtown loft apartment which was charming and inspiring. I would recommend her class to anyone interested in learning how to make Kombucha or interested in brushing up their skills. Class feedback was very useful as well.

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    Caroline U.
    Reviewed on 06/13/18

    LOVED this class!!! I learned loads and continue making kombucha even 2 years later. Would definitely recommend this to anyone interesting in starting off with kombucha. Bring a jar to get a starter scoby! Really helped me kick off the process.

    LOVED this class!!! I learned loads and continue making kombucha even 2 years later. Would definitely recommend this to anyone interesting in starting off with kombucha. Bring a jar to get a starter scoby! Really helped me kick off the process.

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    Laura V.
    Reviewed on 05/02/18

    The class was great! Mary's home is beautiful and she was well prepared for the class. She was so knowledgeable, and the samples were phenomenal!! I can't wait to start making my own :)

    The class was great! Mary's home is beautiful and she was well prepared for the class. She was so knowledgeable, and the samples were phenomenal!! I can't wait to start making my own :)

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    Kraig H.
    Reviewed on 12/11/17

    Very courteous and friendly. The class was very informational and any question we had was answered thoroughly. The class made what I thought would be a difficult task in kombucha tea brewing into a easy simple process. Excited and ready to start the process.

    Very courteous and friendly. The class was very informational and any question we had was answered thoroughly. The class made what I thought would be a difficult task in kombucha tea brewing into a easy simple process. Excited and ready to start the process.

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    Katie I.
    Reviewed on 09/17/17

    Excellent class!

    Excellent class!

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    Dixie F.
    Reviewed on 06/05/17

    Mary did a great job of demonstrating how to make Kombucha at home. She was careful to point out safety measures which need to be taken and to give additional ideas for how to produce the tea effectively. I appreciated her willingness to open her home to strangers and found the class very relaxing and informative.

    Mary did a great job of demonstrating how to make Kombucha at home. She was careful to point out safety measures which need to be taken and to give additional ideas for how to produce the tea effectively. I appreciated her willingness to open her home to strangers and found the class very relaxing and informative.

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    Lisa R.
    Reviewed on 04/17/17

    Great class and teacher. It's obvious Mary loves to share her knowledge and experience with others to make their lives better. I can't wait to start making my own kombucha.

    Great class and teacher. It's obvious Mary loves to share her knowledge and experience with others to make their lives better. I can't wait to start making my own kombucha.

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    Jenni L.
    Reviewed on 03/06/17

    The class was very well organized and Mary did a wonderful job of making the process seem very doable!

    The class was very well organized and Mary did a wonderful job of making the process seem very doable!

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    Jeff K.
    Reviewed on 03/05/17

    Mary did a great job introducing us to the world of kombucha brewing. I stopped on my way home to buy supplies and already have a batch going!

    Mary did a great job introducing us to the world of kombucha brewing. I stopped on my way home to buy supplies and already have a batch going!

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    Monique Jontaé L.
    Reviewed on 02/04/17

    Cool class! I learned a lot, the instructor made it easy and interesting. I'll never have to buy kombucha again! :)

    Cool class! I learned a lot, the instructor made it easy and interesting. I'll never have to buy kombucha again! :)

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    Julie B.
    Reviewed on 11/14/16

    What a delight the Kombucha 101 class is! Our teacher, Mary, was so good at making us feel comfortable. Excited to get started myself!

    What a delight the Kombucha 101 class is! Our teacher, Mary, was so good at making us feel comfortable. Excited to get started myself!

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    Tricia B.
    Reviewed on 11/13/16

    The class was very focused and informative, and the teacher very knowledgeable. A great start-to-finish primer on kombucha making--I enjoyed it very much!

    The class was very focused and informative, and the teacher very knowledgeable. A great start-to-finish primer on kombucha making--I enjoyed it very much!

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    Dustin S.
    Reviewed on 10/19/16

    Great class! Well worth the money!

    Great class! Well worth the money!

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    Lisa M.
    Reviewed on 10/18/16

    Mary was an awesome instructor! She was super detailed, from telling us EXACTLY how to get into her apartment, suggesting where to park, what to bring, etc. Her place was perfect for teaching the class and she made sure to let us know that she had a cat (important since I'm allergic). She was fully prepared, abundantly experienced (she's taught this class more than 20 times) and extremely humble. Throughout the class she welcomed other people's info and experience and made sure to qualify everything she taught us by letting us know that this was just her interpretation and it's open to our own. She stressed safety, invention, fun, health and provided a thorough handout. In short, it was an awesome first experience for me with both Kombucha and Dabble! Thanks Mary.

    Mary was an awesome instructor! She was super detailed, from telling us EXACTLY how to get into her apartment, suggesting where to park, what to bring, etc. Her place was perfect for teaching the class and she made sure to let us know that she had a cat (important since I'm allergic). She was fully prepared, abundantly experienced (she's taught this class more than 20 times) and extremely humble. Throughout the class she welcomed other people's info and experience and made sure to qualify everything she taught us by letting us know that this was just her interpretation and it's open to our own. She stressed safety, invention, fun, health and provided a thorough handout. In short, it was an awesome first experience for me with both Kombucha and Dabble! Thanks Mary.

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    Isaac S.
    Reviewed on 09/12/16

    Mary was a wonderful teacher. She illustrated the proper steps for Kombucha brewing from scratch so I can forge ahead on my own. All in one hour!

    Mary was a wonderful teacher. She illustrated the proper steps for Kombucha brewing from scratch so I can forge ahead on my own. All in one hour!

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    Cyndi T.
    Reviewed on 08/22/16

    This was my first experience with dabble and I was pleasantly surprised. It seemed like a very long time between the time I signed up for the class and the time the location details were shared that I was nervous I had maybe been scammed. But then two days prior the details were given and all was well.

    This was my first experience with dabble and I was pleasantly surprised. It seemed like a very long time between the time I signed up for the class and the time the location details were shared that I was nervous I had maybe been scammed. But then two days prior the details were given and all was well.

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    Stacey S.
    Reviewed on 08/15/16

    Mary was very knowledgeable about kombucha making. I'm excited to make my own soon.

    Mary was very knowledgeable about kombucha making. I'm excited to make my own soon.

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    Nancy G.
    Reviewed on 08/14/16

    Great introduction to a fool-proof method of making Kombucha tea. Mary was open to hearing ideas from group members who had been brewing KT at home, which added another welcome dimension to the learning experience. She has said she is willing to answer questions as we find our way, which I appreciate. Resources shared will provide further support. I am READY to brew!

    Great introduction to a fool-proof method of making Kombucha tea. Mary was open to hearing ideas from group members who had been brewing KT at home, which added another welcome dimension to the learning experience. She has said she is willing to answer questions as we find our way, which I appreciate. Resources shared will provide further support. I am READY to brew!

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    Christy H.
    Reviewed on 03/30/16

    I had never tried kombucha before this class, but some friends were interested in taking this class and I went along for the experience in learning something new. I found the class interesting, informative, and well presented. It was held in her home which was very clean and had lovely natural light. The instructor provided detailed handouts explaining the process at all stages - growing a scoby from scratch, ramping up to large batch production, and bottling/flavoring. I asked a lot of questions (A LOT!) and she was very helpful with all of her answers. I left with a baby scoby from the instructor and have been brewing my own kombucha ever since.

    I had read about the process of making kombucha a few years prior, but it seemed foreign and a little scary to me (live fermentation!). The instructor broke the process down well and quelled my fears about taking on this process myself. I have been successfully making my own kombucha since taking this class. I love the creativity in making different flavored batches at a fraction of the cost of commercially bottled kombucha.

    I had never tried kombucha before this class, but some friends were interested in taking this class and I went along for the experience in learning something new. I found the class interesting, informative, and well presented. It was held in her home which was very clean and had lovely natural light. The instructor provided detailed handouts explaining the process at all stages - growing a scoby from scratch, ramping up to large batch production, and bottling/flavoring. I asked a lot of questions (A LOT!) and she was very helpful with all of her answers. I left with a baby scoby from the instructor and have been brewing my own kombucha ever since.

    I had read about the process of making kombucha a few years prior, but it seemed foreign and a little scary to me (live fermentation!). The instructor broke the process down well and quelled my fears about taking on this process myself. I have been successfully making my own kombucha since taking this class. I love the creativity in making different flavored batches at a fraction of the cost of commercially bottled kombucha.

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    Kathy D.
    Reviewed on 03/21/16

    This is a great class to learn how to brew Kombucha. It is a small class which allows for questions, the ability to see a healthy scoby, and taste the homebrewed kombucha. I loved the ability to take home a scoby to be able to get started right away along with a printed handout for future reference.

    This is a great class to learn how to brew Kombucha. It is a small class which allows for questions, the ability to see a healthy scoby, and taste the homebrewed kombucha. I loved the ability to take home a scoby to be able to get started right away along with a printed handout for future reference.

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    Chris Y.
    Reviewed on 10/12/15

    The instructor was exceptional. It was a small class with varying levels of knowledge and she included everyone. We all left with a starter/Scoby (for purchase).

    The instructor was exceptional. It was a small class with varying levels of knowledge and she included everyone. We all left with a starter/Scoby (for purchase).

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    Rose M.
    Reviewed on 09/27/15

    This was a fantastic overview of the world of kombucha. As a total beginner (I had only ever tried one bottle -- that was the extent of my kombucha experience), I found the class interesting and absolutely packed with great advice from an experienced kombucha brewer (and drinker). Importantly, Mary provided an article that she herself found to be a great foundational piece, told us of additional resources for any questions that may later arise, and indicated that she herself would be happy to be of guidance to any of her pupils. The class is taught in her kitchen in small groups, which means you feel individually engaged her and with the material. 10/10, absolutely recommended even if you don't end up interested in brewing your own, it's a unique topic!

    This was a fantastic overview of the world of kombucha. As a total beginner (I had only ever tried one bottle -- that was the extent of my kombucha experience), I found the class interesting and absolutely packed with great advice from an experienced kombucha brewer (and drinker). Importantly, Mary provided an article that she herself found to be a great foundational piece, told us of additional resources for any questions that may later arise, and indicated that she herself would be happy to be of guidance to any of her pupils. The class is taught in her kitchen in small groups, which means you feel individually engaged her and with the material. 10/10, absolutely recommended even if you don't end up interested in brewing your own, it's a unique topic!

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    Donna C.
    Reviewed on 08/31/15

    Very helpful and answered all my questions.

    Very helpful and answered all my questions.

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    Audrey W.
    Reviewed on 08/24/15

    Mary's class was excellent! I knew nothing about Kombucha when I walked in...and I now I know enough to make my own. Mary was prepared, timely and articulate. Providing an opportunity to take home our own "mother" to get started provided incentive for me to get started immediately..and I am!

    Mary's class was excellent! I knew nothing about Kombucha when I walked in...and I now I know enough to make my own. Mary was prepared, timely and articulate. Providing an opportunity to take home our own "mother" to get started provided incentive for me to get started immediately..and I am!

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    Kim G.
    Reviewed on 06/29/15

    Excellent class! I thought the information was presented clearly and I appreciated the ability to see the different stages of the process. I'd recommend the class the others.

    Excellent class! I thought the information was presented clearly and I appreciated the ability to see the different stages of the process. I'd recommend the class the others.

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    Laura G.
    Reviewed on 03/29/15

    Mary was great. She makes kombucha every week and shared her process in an easily accessible way. It was my first dabble experience and I will be back.

    Mary was great. She makes kombucha every week and shared her process in an easily accessible way. It was my first dabble experience and I will be back.

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    Poppy F.
    Reviewed on 03/18/15

    I am a visual learner and really needed to see the process. I got exactly what i needed with this class. I even took pictures to refer back to. I recommend!

    I am a visual learner and really needed to see the process. I got exactly what i needed with this class. I even took pictures to refer back to. I recommend!

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    Mich H.
    Reviewed on 03/01/15

    I love Kombucha and so wanted to learn how to make it. Mary made this class super fun and easy - I am ready and prepared to brew my own batch! Thank you, Mary, for this awesome offering!

    I love Kombucha and so wanted to learn how to make it. Mary made this class super fun and easy - I am ready and prepared to brew my own batch! Thank you, Mary, for this awesome offering!

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    Susan A.
    Reviewed on 01/18/15

    Mary was a lovely host, and her class was informative and interesting.
    I'm very pleased overall.

    Mary was a lovely host, and her class was informative and interesting.
    I'm very pleased overall.

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    Amanda W.
    Reviewed on 01/18/15

    The kombucha brewing experience was exactly what I was looking. Mary taught us how to make kombucha in one hour! This class saved me hours of research. I am so happy to now have the tools for myself. everything about the class was very easy from registration, location, and feeling competent to brew my won.

    The kombucha brewing experience was exactly what I was looking. Mary taught us how to make kombucha in one hour! This class saved me hours of research. I am so happy to now have the tools for myself. everything about the class was very easy from registration, location, and feeling competent to brew my won.

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    Lisa S.
    Reviewed on 01/18/15

    Great class! This class was all that I needed to get started and feel confident about my own brewing! Thanks Mary. Well done!

    Great class! This class was all that I needed to get started and feel confident about my own brewing! Thanks Mary. Well done!

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    Kathyrne M.
    Reviewed on 11/24/14

    Great class and good handouts. Got to see the process of making Kombucha and to taste the product. I enjoyed the class very much.

    Great class and good handouts. Got to see the process of making Kombucha and to taste the product. I enjoyed the class very much.

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{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Nancy G.","created_at":"over 7 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eKombucha 101\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"Great introduction to a fool-proof method of making Kombucha tea. Mary was open to hearing ideas from group members who had been brewing KT at home, which added another welcome dimension to the learning experience. She has said she is willing to answer questions as we find our way, which I appreciate. Resources shared will provide further support. I am READY to brew!","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Christy H.","created_at":"almost 8 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eKombucha 101\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"I had never tried kombucha before this class, but some friends were interested in taking this class and I went along for the experience in learning something new. I found the class interesting, informative, and well presented. It was held in her home which was very clean and had lovely natural light. The instructor provided detailed handouts explaining the process at all stages - growing a scoby from scratch, ramping up to large batch production, and bottling/flavoring. I asked a lot of questions (A LOT!) and she was very helpful with all of her answers. I left with a baby scoby from the instructor and have been brewing my own kombucha ever since.\r\n\r\nI had read about the process of making kombucha a few years prior, but it seemed foreign and a little scary to me (live fermentation!). The instructor broke the process down well and quelled my fears about taking on this process myself. I have been successfully making my own kombucha since taking this class. I love the creativity in making different flavored batches at a fraction of the cost of commercially bottled kombucha.","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Kathy D.","created_at":"about 8 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eKombucha 101\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"This is a great class to learn how to brew Kombucha. It is a small class which allows for questions, the ability to see a healthy scoby, and taste the homebrewed kombucha. I loved the ability to take home a scoby to be able to get started right away along with a printed handout for future reference.","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Chris Y.","created_at":"over 8 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eKombucha 101\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"The instructor was exceptional. It was a small class with varying levels of knowledge and she included everyone. We all left with a starter/Scoby (for purchase).","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Rose M.","created_at":"over 8 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eKombucha 101\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"This was a fantastic overview of the world of kombucha. As a total beginner (I had only ever tried one bottle -- that was the extent of my kombucha experience), I found the class interesting and absolutely packed with great advice from an experienced kombucha brewer (and drinker). Importantly, Mary provided an article that she herself found to be a great foundational piece, told us of additional resources for any questions that may later arise, and indicated that she herself would be happy to be of guidance to any of her pupils. The class is taught in her kitchen in small groups, which means you feel individually engaged her and with the material. 10/10, absolutely recommended even if you don't end up interested in brewing your own, it's a unique topic!","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Donna C.","created_at":"over 8 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eKombucha 101\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"Very helpful and answered all my questions.","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Audrey W.","created_at":"over 8 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eKombucha 101\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"Mary's class was excellent! I knew nothing about Kombucha when I walked in...and I now I know enough to make my own. Mary was prepared, timely and articulate. Providing an opportunity to take home our own \"mother\" to get started provided incentive for me to get started immediately..and I am!","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Kim G.","created_at":"over 8 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eKombucha 101\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"Excellent class! I thought the information was presented clearly and I appreciated the ability to see the different stages of the process. I'd recommend the class the others.","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Laura G.","created_at":"almost 9 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eKombucha 101\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"Mary was great. She makes kombucha every week and shared her process in an easily accessible way. It was my first dabble experience and I will be back.","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Poppy F.","created_at":"about 9 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eKombucha 101\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"I am a visual learner and really needed to see the process. I got exactly what i needed with this class. I even took pictures to refer back to. I recommend! ","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Mich H.","created_at":"about 9 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eKombucha 101\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"I love Kombucha and so wanted to learn how to make it. Mary made this class super fun and easy - I am ready and prepared to brew my own batch! Thank you, Mary, for this awesome offering!","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Susan A.","created_at":"about 9 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eKombucha 101\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"Mary was a lovely host, and her class was informative and interesting. \r\nI'm very pleased overall. ","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Amanda W.","created_at":"about 9 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eKombucha 101\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"The kombucha brewing experience was exactly what I was looking. Mary taught us how to make kombucha in one hour! This class saved me hours of research. I am so happy to now have the tools for myself. everything about the class was very easy from registration, location, and feeling competent to brew my won.","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Lisa S.","created_at":"about 9 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eKombucha 101\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"Great class! This class was all that I needed to get started and feel confident about my own brewing! Thanks Mary. Well done!","teacher_response":null}
{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Kathyrne M.","created_at":"over 9 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eKombucha 101\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"Great class and good handouts. Got to see the process of making Kombucha and to taste the product. I enjoyed the class very much.","teacher_response":null}

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