Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom who enjoys brewing kombucha and fermented foods, there are plenty of thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas that will enhance her hobby and show your love and support for her passion. Here are a few gift suggestions:

1. Kombucha Brewing Kit: Surprise your mom with a complete kombucha brewing kit, including a SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast), fermentation jar, and essential brewing ingredients. This kit will allow her to experiment with flavors and create her own delicious and healthy kombucha at home.

2. Specialty Tea Blends: Since kombucha is made by fermenting tea, consider gifting your mom unique and high-quality tea blends. Look for organic and exotic teas like jasmine, oolong, or white tea for her to experiment with different flavors and aromas in her brewing process.

3. Fermentation Cookbook: Help your mom expand her culinary skills and explore new fermentation recipes with a specialized cookbook focused on fermented foods. Look for a book that covers a wide variety of fermented dishes, from pickles and sauerkraut to kimchi and sourdough bread. This gift will not only provide her with new recipes but also inspire her to try different fermentation techniques.

4. Fermentation Masterclass: Treat your mom to an online or in-person fermentation masterclass where she can learn new techniques and gain expert guidance on perfecting her fermented creations. This experience will not only be informative but also allow her to connect with like-minded individuals who share her passion for fermentation.

5. Fermentation Accessories: Consider practical and helpful accessories to aid your mom in her fermentation journey. Options include fermentation weights to keep vegetables submerged during the fermentation process, airlocks to release excess gas, or even custom-designed fermentation crocks or jars.

6. Subscription to a Kombucha Club: Surprise your mom with a subscription to a kombucha club that delivers different flavors and varieties of kombucha to her doorstep every month. This gift will introduce her to new brands and unique combinations she may not have discovered on her own.

7. Personalized Fermentation Labels: Add a personal touch to your mom's homemade kombucha bottles with personalized fermentation labels. You can create custom labels online with her name or a unique design, showcasing her passion for fermentation.

8. DIY Candles: For a creative and unique gift, consider making DIY candles using the wax leftover from the brewing process. Infuse the candles with fragrances like lavender or citrus, which will not only result in beautifully scented candles but also add a touch of sentimentality as they're made from the by-products of her kombucha brewing.

Remember, the best gifts are those that reflect your recipient's interests and passions. By giving your mom something related to her love for brewing kombucha and fermented foods, you'll not only make her birthday special but also demonstrate your support and appreciation for her hobby.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”