Learn to make kombucha
with Chef Jonathan!  ​

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Join us Café Frank on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall for a hands-on Kombucha making & tasting class that introduces you to the art and science of fermented tea. This fun, approachable workshop is designed for both curious beginners and food lovers looking to deepen their understanding of fermentation.

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What is Kombucha?
Kombucha is a refreshingly tangy, lightly sweet, and gently sparkling fermented tea with crisp, fruity notes and a bright, thirst-quenching finish. It naturally absorbs and carries the flavors it’s brewed with, creating vibrant blends that can range from tart and fruity to crisp and citrusy, or smooth with herbal and floral notes.

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About the Class

In this interactive class, you’ll learn how kombucha is brewed from start to finish, taste a curated selection of craft kombuchas, and explore how flavor, balance, and fermentation time shape the final drink. You’ll also get hands-on guidance throughout the process along with a take-home kombucha kit so you can confidently start brewing at home.

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What's Included?

• Expert instruction on the fundamentals of kombucha brewing and fermentation

• Hands-on guidance through the kombucha-making process

• A guided tasting flight of several craft kombuchas

• A curated small plates pairing designed to complement and highlight kombucha flavors

• A step-by-step demo of how to build a refreshing kombucha mocktail/spritzer

• A take-home kombucha kit, so you can continue fermenting your own batch at home

 

This class is designed to be relaxed, social, and educational—perfect for date nights, friends, or anyone curious about fermentation and craft beverages.​

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Note: This class is offered quarterly, join us for one class or the whole series:

 

Winter Citrus & Spice Kombucha Lab
Warm up the season with bold, comforting kombucha flavors featuring citrus, spice, and winter-inspired blends. Explore how deeper tea bases and seasonal ingredients create rich, layered, and aromatic ferments. Enjoy curated pairings that highlight cozy, festive flavor profiles.

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Spring Herbal Reset Kombucha Lab
Start the year fresh with a focus on clean, crisp kombucha expressions featuring herbal, botanical, and lightly floral notes. Learn how ingredients like mint, ginger, and soft greens influence balance, brightness, and drinkability.

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Summer Berry & Bright Kombucha Lab
Celebrate vibrant, fruit-forward kombucha with an exploration of berry-driven and juicy flavor profiles. Discover how second fermentation enhances natural fruit character, acidity, and refreshing sparkle.

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Fall Citrus & Garden Kombucha Lab
Welcome the warmer seasons with lively kombucha blends inspired by citrus, fresh herbs, and garden flavors. Explore how brightness and aromatics come together to create crisp, refreshing, and highly drinkable ferments.