USA Kombucha Tea Fermentation Crock

Kombucha is an ancient Chinese homebrew health elixir used for over 2000 years. The recent rise in interest in probiotics, detoxification, and alternative treatments for diseases such as cancer and arthritis has increased demand for this home-brewed tea in the US. Research the benefits of Kombucha tea to make an informed decision.

Those looking for a good fermenting crock have been astounded by steep prices ranging up to hundreds of dollars for stoneware crocks.

We do not claim to be experts in making Kombucha tea, nor did we want to copy someone else’s design. Regardless of the design, our customers tell us our crock works well for brewing Kombucha.

Typically, Kombucha should be stored in a dark place during fermentation; however, this beautiful crock can be displayed on your kitchen counter because it is not translucent like a glass brewing vessel.

Typical brewing time is 7-10 days in warmer weather and 7-21 days in cooler weather. Brewing time will also vary based on your home's temperature. Brewing time can be shortened by using a brew belt, which significantly warms the vessel. Pottery absorbs heat well and can be set near a heat source to speed up the brewing process.

If you plan to bottle your Kombucha tea for the secondary fermentation, the crock will produce approximately one dozen 16-oz bottles. The bottles are easy to fill because the crock is equipped with a USA-made plastic spigot.

Our crock measures 8-1/4 wide at the bottom, 7-1/4" wide at the top, and 12" tall. Although you use a cloth to cover the top during brewing, we include a pottery lid as a bonus to cover the crock when it’s not in use. (You provide the cloth and rubber band)

The standard color is priced in white and blue with the Kombucha Tea hand-painted on the front as pictured. You may choose other colors using the drop-down boxes. Colors are hand-painted and signed by the artist. Please note: the rooster, red apple, and summer splendor design is a decal and is not hand-painted. The Poppy Seed design may include flowers in both mauve and peach.

See color samples by clicking to enlarge pictures of various product examples. The white will match the cream used in the white and blue. Depending on its position in the kiln, the actual white may range from cream to white, with a grayish hue or even a tan/beige cast—another characteristic of old-fashioned hand-turned pottery.

Please note: standard white and blue will have the Kombucha Tea name hand-painted on the side. Other custom colors will not be available unless specified in the comment section at checkout. 

You can also personalize the crock for $12 using the drop-down menu at the top of the page. In the comment section at checkout, please leave the name you would like added. We will need to know whether you want the name "Kombucha Tea" included in the personalization, such as "Jan’s home-brewed Kombucha Tea." Personalized names and messages will be hand-painted.

The standard blue stripe may take 3-4 weeks to ship. Most colors, including white and personalized items, are custom-made to order and may take approximately 8 weeks to ship.

Stoneware Pottery is U.S.A.-made in Texas by a small family-owned and operated pottery company, which has been making quality pottery for over 22 years. Each piece is hand turned by a master potter, hand-painted or finished, and then coated with a lead-free glaze.

The water spigot is also USA-made at an ISO 9000-certified factory. It is NSF-certified and made of FDA-grade Polypropylene. Meets ASTM Standard D4101 specifications. Polypropylene has been identified as a safer alternative to BPA-containing polycarbonate and other plastic products.

The spigot fits a 3/4" hole and has a 7/8" threaded area.

The spigot will not be installed for shipping protection. To install, insert the spigot with the rubber washer, bevels facing each side of the opening. Place the spigot so that the handle top is pointing at 9 o’clock. Reach in and add the inside washer and nut. Hand-tighten, then hold the nut while turning the outside spigot to 12 o’clock (straight up). Add water up to and over the spigot inside. Place a napkin under the spigot and just under the front of the crock. Check for leaks over several hours. If the nut is loose, loosen it, turn the spigot to 6 o’clock, and repeat the steps. Note: Over-tightening can push the rubber washers aside and may cause them to leak. Check the bottom for wetness over several days.

Because pottery is hand turned, dimensions may vary slightly. Stoneware pottery may also develop minor imperfections during firing and glazing.  All food contact surfaces are inspected for such imperfections before shipping. The exterior may have imperfections that enhance the stoneware's character.

Lids for stoneware pottery are made the same way as the old ones and then fired. To fire them, some of the bottoms are left unglazed and will sit in the kiln. This is normal, so they do not stick during the process. The original lids were made the same way as those on antique crocks and churns. 

Microwave-, Oven-, and Dishwasher-Safe. The pottery is durable and functional for everyday use. 

Sample Homemade Kombucha Tea Recipe for a two-gallon crock: 

2 cups sugar (organic cane sugar is best)

8-12 bags of tea (organic green or black tea is best)

SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast)

2-3 cups starter liquid (already brewed Kombucha tea)

7 quarts purified/bottled water (not distilled)

cloth/linen cover

rubber band

Bring water to a boil, then add sugar and stir to dissolve. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Steep for 5-7 minutes. Remove the tea, cover the pot, and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, pour sweetened tea into the Kombucha Tea Crock. Place the SCOBY on top of the tea, then pour the starter liquid over it. Place a cloth over the crock and secure it with a rubber band. Place the brew belt (if using) around the crock and let it sit undisturbed for 7 days. After 7 days, taste the Kombucha. If too sweet, additional brewing time is needed. If too tart, brew your next batch for less time. Bottle and flavor for secondary fermentation, or decant into a glass container and enjoy it as is. Refrigerate the decanted Kombucha Tea to stop fermentation. 

The above is a recipe shared with us by an actual customer. Other recipes, including how to make your own SCOBY, are available online. 

Click Here to view our optional stoneware crock stand to elevate the crock up off a countertop.