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Living Culture
Ginger Bug - Soda Starter Culture
5.0 · 12 reviewsA dehydrated ginger bug culture. Wake it up in about a week, then use it to make naturally fizzy, probiotic soda.
- Dehydrated Ginger Bug culture
- Muslin cloth jar cover
- Beautiful instructions
$20
Quantity
- Free shipping on orders over $40
- 30-day ginger bug guarantee
- Handmade with love in Sandpoint, Idaho
- Organic ingredients
- No artificial flavors
- Plant-based
- Non-GMO
- Gluten-free
- Made in the USA
The method
How a ginger bug works
01
Feed it daily
Mix ginger, sugar, and water and feed your bug for about a week until it bubbles.
02
Brew a flavor
Steep any of our soda spices into a sweet tea and let it cool.
03
Ferment & bottle
Add your active bug, bottle, and let it carbonate naturally over about two days.
04
Keep it going
Refrigerate between batches and a weekly feeding keeps it brewing for years.
Our promise to you
You are in good hands
We have your back
If there is any problem with your ginger bug culture in the first 30 days, we will send you a new one for free.
Fast shipping
Your order leaves Sandpoint, Idaho in 1 to 2 days, so you can start brewing soon.
Real help, anytime
Email or chat with us whenever you get stuck. A real person will always write back.
Why make it yourself
Six reasons to brew your own
Delicious
Real roots, barks, and fruit. Soda that actually tastes like something.
Probiotic
Live cultures and natural fermentation, made for your gut.
Fun
A hands-on project the whole family can share.
Easy
If you can stir a jar once a day, you can make it.
Unique
Flavors you will never find on a store shelf.
Natural
No artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. Ever.
Questions
Good to know
What is a ginger bug?
A ginger bug is a living culture of wild yeast and good bacteria, grown from fresh ginger, sugar, and water. It is the old-fashioned way to make soda fizzy, before store-bought fizz.
How long will my ginger bug last?
A long time. Keep it fed and it will keep making soda for years. Store it in the fridge between batches, and a weekly feeding keeps it happy.
What if my ginger bug doesn't wake up?
Your ginger bug comes dehydrated, so you wake it up with daily feedings over about 5 to 7 days. If it does not wake up, reach out within the first 30 days and we will send you a new culture for free.
Is homemade ginger bug soda alcoholic?
No. Like kombucha, the natural fermentation makes only a tiny trace of alcohol, usually well under 0.5%. The result is a fizzy, probiotic soda the whole family can enjoy.
When will my order ship?
Orders ship from Sandpoint, Idaho within 1 to 2 business days. Shipping is free on orders over $40.
What if something isn't right?
We stand behind every order. If anything arrives damaged, just reach out and we will make it right.
Customer reviews
What people are saying
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Reviews for Ginger Bug - Soda Starter Culture
“Clear and detailed instructions make it very easy to get the “bug” started. The finished product was so tasty, it all disappeared very quickly! Looking forward to trying more flavors!”
“Very easy to get started! This new way of homebrewing drinks has created an addict. I’ll be planting ginger in my garden next month, just to keep this starter alive indefinitely!”
“The ginger bug starter worked perfectly! Having made one from scratch once before, I really appreciated how much easier this was. Once going, it’s worked just as described. I’m very happy with it. I have also appreciated the recipe cards and soda mix packs, which have given me enough guidance that I can now improvise my own soda recipes.”
“Easy to follow directions, started making soda within 2 weeks, although I’m now the #1 buyer of organic ginger at the grocery store. Ginger bug still going strong after 2-3 months. I love the flexibility to create my own recipes for ginger beer. Recently made a blackberry jalapeno ginger beer and a strawberry watermelon ginger beer waiting to be bottled. Would recommend!”
“Love my ginger bug! It’s easy to care for and a great addition to my cadre of “food pets”!”
“This is a great product! Easy to follow instructions. It turned out great!”
“The ginger bug starter was easy to use! The instructions were well laid out. Customer service is extremely helpful with any additional questions. I have kept my alive for almost 3 months with very little effort.”
“I was super nervous and hesitant when I got this, knowing that I would have to feed it everyday and keep it alive, ontop of all the other daily life tasks and 3 kids under 5 years old but its 100% do-able! Its so much easier than anticipated and by day 4 we could see and hear the bubbles! Which was super exciting and encouraging as I’ve never done something quite like this before! This has made me want to venture out to do more! And I LOVE the smell of the fermenting ginger 🧡 overall all really low maintenance that only takes away 3 minutes or less of ones time.”
“My son received the Ginger Bug Kit as a gift so he could make soda. The instructions are easy to follow and his bug has thrived and he has now gifted two other people baby ginger bugs from his. We have used it to make root beer and strawberry soda.”
“I’ve a few minor hiccups while rehydrating my bug, and Diane has been AMAZING with answering questions and concerns. I would recommend Sandpoint Soda just because of her help!”
“Directions were crystal clear and so easy to follow. Successful soda making attempt. I’d buy again for sure !”
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