Commercial Kombucha Brewing One-Stop Solution
Ready to start or scale your kombucha brewing? Start with the right equipment. Here is some of the equipment that a kombucha brewery absolutely needs:
- Water Treatment System
- Hot Water Tank System
- Tea Brewing System: The Extraction Unit
- Open Fermentation (Stage 1)
- Filtration System
- Pressurized Fermentation (Stage 2)
- Storage & Aging System
- CIP Cleaning System
- Cooling System (Glycol System)
- Automation Control Unit
- Filling & Packaging System
Kombucha Process Flow
Brewing Kombucha is an art that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. Our complete line solution covers the entire process from water treatment to final filling. The diagram below shows the complete process flow, clearly illustrating every key step in Kombucha production, giving you a clear overview of the entire plant layout.
Kombucha Brewing System List
1. Water Treatment System
Water is the soul base of Kombucha. High-quality water determines the purity and stability of the final product. Our water treatment system uses multi-stage filtration technology to effectively remove impurities, chlorine ions, and microorganisms, providing the ideal medium for fermentation.
Core Equipment: RO System / UV Sterilizer / Precision Filter
2. Hot Water Tank System
The hot water tank system serves as the central water supply hub for continuous production. In Kombucha brewing, the tea brewing process requires a large volume of constant-temperature hot water for tea extraction. Our hot water tank system heats and stores water in advance, ensuring instant supply when needed—eliminating production pauses caused by waiting for water to heat, significantly improving production efficiency.
Core Equipment: Insulated Hot Water Tank / Heating Device (Steam/Electric) / Temperature Sensor / Hot Water Supply Pump / Level Controller
3. Tea Brewing System
The tea brewing system marks the starting point of the entire kombucha production process. Its design directly impacts the flavor foundation of your brew. We offer a range of customizable brewing vessel configurations to suit different tea types (loose-leaf vs. bagged), process requirements, and budget considerations.
Core Equipment: Brewing Vessel / Tea-liquid Separator / Plate Heat Exchanger
4. Open Fermentation (First Fermentation)
Core Equipment: Open Fermentation Tank / Temperature Control Jacket
5. Filtration System
After primary fermentation, yeast strands and suspended solids remain in the liquid. The mission of the filtration system is to remove these impurities, obtaining a clear and bright liquid that enhances the visual appeal and taste purity of the product.
Core Equipment: Diatomaceous Earth Filter / Membrane Filter / Sanitary Transfer Pump
6. Pressurized Fermentation (Second Fermentation)
This is the critical stage that gives Kombucha its signature effervescence. In a sealed pressure tank, residual sugar continues to ferment, producing carbon dioxide and forming fine bubbles. At this stage, you can also add flavorings to create unique profiles.
Core Equipment: Pressurized Fermentation Tank / Safety Valve / Pressure Gauge / CIP Spray Ball / Sampling Valve
7. Storage & Aging System
Before filling, the finished product needs to briefly reside in storage tanks to stabilize quality while awaiting packaging. Our storage tanks are equipped with sterile vents and pressure maintenance devices to ensure consistent product quality during storage.
Core Equipment: Aseptic Storage Tank / Sterile Vent Filter / Level Gauge / CIP System
8. CIP Cleaning System
Hygiene and safety are the lifelines of food and beverage production. Our CIP (Clean-in-Place) system enables automated cleaning and sterilization of the entire brewing line—including fermentation tanks, pipes, and fillers—without disassembly, ensuring every batch is produced in a clean environment.
System Components: Chemical Tanks / CIP Return Pump / Automation
9. Cooling System (Glycol System)
Precise temperature control is key to high-quality Kombucha fermentation. Our glycol cooling system provides a stable and reliable cold source for fermentation tanks and storage tanks, ensuring the fermentation process always remains within the optimal temperature range, regardless of seasonal changes.
System Components: Glycol Buffer Tank / Chiller Unit / Cooling Water Piping & Pumps
10. Automation Control Unit
Intelligent control is the core brain of a modern craft brewery. Our control unit connects all equipment across the production line, enabling centralized monitoring and data management, making complex brewing processes simple and controllable.
System Components: Main Control Cabinet / Field Sensors / Actuators / Remote Monitoring
11. Filling & Packaging System
The final step is getting the delicious Kombucha into the bottle. We offer isobaric filling solutions specifically designed for carbonated beverages, maximizing bubble retention and preventing foaming and oxidation, ensuring consistent quality in every bottle.
Core Equipment: Bottle washer / Bottle rinser / Isobaric Filler / Capper / PET bottle filler / Can filler and seamer / Labeling Machine / Date Coder
About Us
SDET, founded in 2011, specializes in the design, production, and sales of intelligent equipment for high-end beer, wine, kombucha, and other beverage applications. We provide global clients with complete brewing system solutions and custom stainless steel vessel services.
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