Scale your SCOBY with confidence. From boutique taprooms to large-scale distribution, ZR BREW provides premium, food-grade 304 stainless steel kombucha brewing systems designed specifically for the unique demands of tea fermentation and SCOBY management.
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From tea steeping and sugar mixing to SCOBY fermentation, flavoring, carbonation and filling, ZR Brew kombucha brewing systems help beverage producers build a controlled, hygienic and scalable process for bottled kombucha production.
The process begins in our Kombucha Brewhouse (Tea Kettle). Equipped with an agitator and electric/steam heating, it efficiently boils water, steeps tea leaves, and thoroughly dissolves sugar before the liquid is cooled via a heat exchanger and transferred.
The sweetened tea enters our specialized Kombucha Fermenters. Often featuring open-top designs or wide manways to allow the SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast) to breathe and grow, this stage typically lasts 7-15 days.
The fermented kombucha is filtered and transferred to a Flavoring/Bright Tank. Here, fruit purees or juices are added, and the beverage is carbonated using a carbonation stone before being sent to the filling machine.
Kombucha is highly acidic (low pH). Our tanks are constructed with premium, passivated stainless steel to prevent corrosion, ensuring your product remains pure and free from metallic off-flavors.
Handling a massive commercial SCOBY is challenging. We offer open-top fermenters with breathable covers, or closed tanks with extra-wide top/side manways designed specifically for easy SCOBY removal and transfer.
Consistent fermentation requires consistent temperatures. Our fermenters feature highly efficient dimple cooling/heating jackets and PT100 sensors to keep your yeast and bacteria in their optimal environment.
ZR Brew manufactures kombucha brewing equipment for pilot testing, small-batch production and commercial bottled kombucha lines. From tea steeping and sugar mixing to SCOBY fermentation, flavoring, carbonation and filling, select the system type below to find the recommended kombucha production solution.
The 2500L Kombucha Brewing Equipment (Model: ZR-KBC-2500L) is a large-capacity, commercial-grade fermentation and production system engineered for kombucha manufacturers, beverage production facilities, and investors establishing high-volume kombucha production lines. With an effective volume of 2,500 liters per batch and a confirmed operational capacity of up to 8 batches per day, this system is designed to meet the throughput demands of established commercial kombucha operations and large-scale beverage plants. Built from SUS304 food-grade stainless steel with steam heating and PLC semi-automatic control, the ZR-KBC-2500L integrates brewhouse, fermentation, cooling, CIP, and control systems into a coordinated production platform — suitable for producers scaling from artisan volumes to industrial kombucha manufacturing output.
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ZR Brew supplies complete kombucha brewing systems for pilot batches, small beverage startups and commercial bottled kombucha production. Below is the standard equipment configuration for a complete kombucha process, covering tea brewing, sugar mixing, SCOBY fermentation, flavoring, carbonation, storage and optional filling. All components can be customized according to your production capacity, process layout and hygiene requirements.
| System Module | Component | Features |
| Tea Brewing | Tea Kettle / Sugar Mixing Tank | Integrated agitator, electric/steam heating jacket. |
| Cooling | Plate Heat Exchanger | Rapidly cools hot tea before it hits the SCOBY. |
| Filtration | Inline Bag Filters | Removes tea leaves and large particulates. |
| Fermentation | Kombucha Fermenter (Open or Closed) | 25% headspace, cooling jacket, wide manway for SCOBY. |
| Finishing | Flavoring / Bright Tank | Carbonation stone, sample valve, level sight glass. |
| Control | Centralized Control Panel | PID/PLC temperature and pump control. |
| Cleaning | Portable CIP Cart | Dedicated cleaning system to prevent contamination. |
•Ideal For: Startups, cafes, and recipe testing. •Features: Compact, electric-heated tea kettles and versatile single-wall or jacketed fermenters. Perfect for transitioning from homebrew to commercial sales.
•Ideal For: Regional distribution and dedicated kombucha taprooms. •Features: Efficient steam-heated brewhouses, multi-tank cellar setups, and integrated carbonation tanks for consistent, high-volume production.
•Ideal For: National distribution brands. •Features: Fully automated tea extraction, massive SCOBY handling solutions, continuous brewing configurations, and high-speed filtration systems.
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Open-top fermenters covered with a breathable cloth are traditional and allow maximum oxygen exposure, which the SCOBY needs for primary fermentation. Closed fermenters (with wide manways left open during primary) offer more versatility, as they can be sealed and pressurized later for carbonation or storage, saving you from buying separate bright tanks.
While some beer equipment overlaps, kombucha has unique needs. Beer brewhouses are designed to extract sugars from grain (mashing/lautering), which is unnecessary for tea. Kombucha requires a simple, efficient boiling and mixing tank. Furthermore, the extreme acidity of kombucha requires rigorous passivation of the stainless steel, and standard beer fermenters lack the wide access needed to safely remove a 50lb SCOBY.
There are two main methods: natural bottle conditioning (adding sugar before bottling) or forced carbonation. For commercial consistency, forced carbonation is preferred. This involves transferring the fermented kombucha to a pressure-rated Bright Tank equipped with a carbonation stone, where CO2 is injected directly into the liquid before kegging or bottling.
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Every ZR Brew kombucha brewing system is designed, fabricated and tested in our own factory before shipment. Our stainless steel workshop manufactures tea brewing tanks, sugar mixing tanks, open-top or closed fermenters, bright tanks, cooling units, CIP systems and sanitary pipelines according to your production process. Before delivery, each system undergoes pressure testing, pipeline inspection and operational testing to ensure hygienic, stable and scalable kombucha production. You receive factory test videos, inspection records and direct technical support before the equipment leaves our workshop.
Yes. All our tanks are built to order. We can adjust the height-to-width ratio of your kombucha fermenters to fit perfectly within your facility’s spatial constraints.
For smaller systems (under 500L), electric heating is cost-effective and easy to install. For larger commercial systems (1000L+), steam heating is highly recommended for faster boiling times and better energy efficiency.
Yes, we provide complete turnkey solutions. We can supply the necessary bag filters, pumps, and semi-automatic or fully automatic filling machines to get your kombucha ready for the market.
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