How to make it
Kitchen kit for ferments, broths and teas
Most of the recipes here need nothing beyond a pot, a jar and a sieve. This page collects the equipment the methods do call for, which recipe needs each piece, and what you can use instead. We list equipment only, never supplements, and we have not tested these items.
Last updated October 19, 2026
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Which recipe needs what
Equipment the recipes call for
| Equipment | Called for by | Or use |
|---|---|---|
| Stoneware fermentation crocks | Sauerkraut, Fermentation | A 1-gallon glass jar or food-grade plastic bucket |
| Glass fermentation weights | Sauerkraut, Fermentation | A plate and a food-grade bag filled with brine |
| Airlock fermentation lids for mason jars | Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Fermentation | A clean towel, or a loose lid you burp daily |
| Swing-top glass bottles | Kombucha, Water kefir | Clean screw-cap glass bottles |
| Fine-mesh strainers | Bone broth, Milk kefir, Water kefir | Any plastic or stainless sieve you own |
| Fine-mesh straining bags | Elderberry syrup, Fire cider | A double layer of cheesecloth |
| Teapots with a loose-leaf infuser | Herbal infusions | A covered mug and a small sieve |
| Large stainless steel stockpots | Bone broth | A slow cooker |
| Digital kitchen scales | Water kefir | Measuring cups (less exact) |
| Narrow-range pH test strips (3.0 to 5.5) | Kimchi, Kombucha, Milk kefir, Water kefir | No real substitute: on the kimchi and kombucha pages the pH reading is the safety check |
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