{"product_id":"80-pack-ph-test-strips-for-kombucha","title":"Kombucha pH Test Strips (0.5–5.0) – 80 Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003e80 Kombucha pH Test Strips with Color Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese easy-to-use pH test strips help home brewers monitor acidity at the beginning and end of kombucha fermentation. The 0.5–5.0 range is tailored to the acidic range relevant to kombucha, with a separate color reading for every 0.5 pH increment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 individual test strips\u003c\/strong\u003e for many batches and repeat checks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.5–5.0 pH range\u003c\/strong\u003e suited to kombucha testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.5-increment readings\u003c\/strong\u003e with an included comparison color chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtected packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e The strips have a protective cover and arrive in a sealable plastic sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple testing method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a drop of kombucha to a strip: do not immerse the strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use the pH Strips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTear off one test strip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a drop of kombucha on the test area. Do not hold the strip in the liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait approximately 30 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the strip to the included color chart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pH Should Kombucha Reach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the beginning of fermentation, Bucha Brewers recommends confirming that the brew is at pH 4.5 or below to create an appropriately acidic starting environment. Finished kombucha commonly reaches approximately pH 2.5–3.5, depending on taste and fermentation conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy test pH when brewing kombucha?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting gives you an objective way to confirm that the brew starts sufficiently acidic and that acidity develops as fermentation progresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I dip the strip into the brewing jar?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Use a clean utensil to remove a small drop and place it on the strip. This helps avoid introducing the test strip or contaminants into the main brew.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bucha Brewers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48222124179621,"sku":"PHSTRIPS80","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8907\/6389\/files\/88518928-NEW-pH-Strips-TP-bg-large.png?v=1788558197","url":"https:\/\/buchabrewers.com\/products\/80-pack-ph-test-strips-for-kombucha","provider":"Bucha Brewers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}