TIANTAI
QUALITY EQUIPMENT FOR KOMBUCHA BREWING
50L to 8000L CAPACITY
Kombucha Brewery Solutions
The quality of the brewing vessel you purchase matters, and can be a determining factor in how well you are able to manage your KOMBUCHA.
- Tank bottom: 150° cone
- Heating option: steam (dimple jacket)
- Brewing tank less than 1000L capacity: steam heating or electric heating is recommended, and a hot water tank is not a necessary expense.
Tank top: opening flat head - Brewing tank with more than 1000L capacity: steam heating is recommended and the optimal choice is with a hot water tank.
- Supporting pumps, valves, sanitary stainless steel pipes, etc.
- Pressure: atmospheric
- Tank top: Flat-top semi-open
- Diameter-to-height ratio: 1.5:1
- Insulation and jackets: double layer with jacket and insulation, according to customer requirements or local temperature averages. The room temperature that is optimal for fermentation at this stage is typically used as a reference point. If the ambient temperature is consistently above room temperature year round, a cooling jacket and insulation layer will be needed to maintain the optimal fermentation temperature. Conversely, a warm water jacket should be included to ensure the fermenter is at the desired temperature.
- Supporting pumps, valves, sanitary stainless steel pipes, etc.
- Pressure: 2 bar
- Tank top: closed dished head
- Tank bottom: conical / dished
- Insulation and jackets: double layer with jacket and insulation
- “Dry hopping” port: for pitching juice
- Carbonation port: for carbon-filled
- Supporting pumps, valves, sanitary stainless steel pipes, etc.
- Function: glycol water supply for FV, BBT, CLT or kombucha cooling
- Cooling: circulated 35% Glycol liquid -5℃ from chiller
- Insulation: 80mm with low thermal conductivity PU
- Water injection inlet with end cap
- Sanitary welded thermowell for high accuracy temperature sensor
- Supporting pumps, valves, sanitary stainless steel pipes, etc.
- Function: Glycol water chilling
- Type: Air cooled glycol water chiller
- Refrigerant: Freon R407C environmental friendly (Other Freon for special request)
- Automatic temperature controller
- Supporting pumps, valves, sanitary stainless steel pipes, etc.
- Function: supply hot water to make fermenter maintain temperature 22-28℃ / to tea brew kettle
- Pressure: atmospheric
- Heating option: steam (dimple jacket)
- Insulation: 80mm with low thermal conductivity PU
- Floating ball level sensor for stopping heating with alarm
- Sanitary welded thermowell for high accuracy temperature sensor
- Supporting pumps, valves, sanitary stainless steel pipes, etc.
- Function: Beer finer filtering
- First stage filter (pre-filter): 10um
- Secondary filter (pre-filter): 5um
- Third filter (fine filter): 0.45um
- Filter material: polysulfone
- With pump and control cabinet
- Temperature process: 1~4℃ to 72℃(hold 30sec) to 2~4℃
- Electric control cabinet *1
- Plate heat exchanger *1
- Supporting valves, sanitary stainless steel pipes, etc.
- Packaging: glass bottles, PET bottles
- Capping: plastic with screw thread, aluminium cap, crown cap
- Rinsing system: Water or air
- Mobile CIP chart as an economical solution
- CIP structure: hot water tank + caustic tank + acid tank
- Tank capacity: 100L
- Consistent and thorough cleaning of all equipment and pipelines without disassembly or re-installation
- The design of the high-lift CIP pump and low-resistance pipeline guarantees optimal working pressure at the end cleaning device and ensures the best cleaning result.
- Tea brewing and fermentation control: PID
- CIP control: PID
- (PLC is available as your request)
- Cabinet Material: Anti-power Plastic painting
- Assembling Style: wall hanging or platform mounted
- Electrical Components: World wide brand CE certificated
Kombucha Brewing Equipment
We sell everything you need to successfully brew Kombucha Tea.
01.
Tea Brewing Tank
Capacity: 200L to 5000L (+15% Headspace minimum)
Material: SUS 304
Function: Tea steeping, boiling, and sugar mixing
Heating option: electric (only for tank with less than 1000L capacity) / steam (dimple jacket on bottom and side wall)
100% TIG welding with pure argon gas shield
Tank top: opening flat head
Tank bottom: 150° cone
Agitator: manually with a paddle / electric stirrer with a motor and reducer (upward or downward stirring as required for tanks of different sizes)
Sieve plate: optional, utilized for the filtering of tea leaves and not required for tea bags
Tea bag filter: optional. When utilizing a semi-open flat-top brewing tank, you can add a teabag filter basket or to install a hook on the wall of the upper portion for hanging teabags.
Collection ring: at the bottom, for filtered tea
Floating ball level sensor for stopping heating with alarm
02.
Open Flat-top Fermenter
Capacity: 200L to 10000L (+25% Headspace minimum)
Material: SUS 304
Function: 1st stage kombucha fermentation with scoby
Tank top: Flat-top semi-open
Tank bottom: 150° cone
Pressure: atmospheric
100% TIG welding with pure argon gas shield
Insulation: 80mm PU
Jacket: dimple plate on bottom and side wall
Cooking Jacket can be used as hot water heating jacket to maintain Kombucha fermented at 22-28 C temperature
Top mounted double clamp 360° rotary CIP spraying ball and port
CO2 blow-off arm with butterfly valve (Removable)
Full sanitary sampling valve with EPDM seal
Sanitary welded thermowell for high accuracy temperature sensor
Sanitary level tube and valves
03.
Closed Pressurized Fermenter
Capacity: 200L to 10000L (+20% Headspace minimum)
Material: SUS 304
Function: 2nd stage kombucha fermentation and conditioning
Tank top: closed dished head
Tank bottom: conical / dished
Pressure: 2 bar
100% TIG welding with pure argon gas shield
Insulation: 80mm PU
Jacket: dimple plate on bottom and side wall
Cooking Jacket can be used as hot water heating jacket to maintain Kombucha fermented at 22-28 C temperature
Full sanitary sampling valve with EPDM seal
“Dry hopping” port: for pitching juice
Mechanical safe valve PVRV 3 bar on top
Carbonation port with CO2 dissolved stone 0.22um
Top mounted double clamp 360° rotary CIP spraying ball and port
Sanitary level tube and valves
04.
Brite Tank
Capacity: 200L to 10000L (+20% Headspace minimum)
Material: SUS 304
Function: Kombucha maturation / storage
Tank top: closed dished head
Tank bottom: conical / dished
Pressure: 2 bar
100% TIG welding with pure argon gas shield
Insulation: 80mm PU
Jacket: dimple plate on bottom and side wall
Cooking Jacket can be used as hot water heating jacket to maintain Kombucha fermented at 22-28 C temperature
Full sanitary sampling valve with EPDM seal
Mechanical safe valve PVRV 3 bar on top
Carbonation port with CO2 dissolved stone 0.22um
Top mounted double clamp 360° rotary CIP spraying ball and port
Sanitary level tube and valves
05.
Fine Membrane Filter
Function: Beer finer filtering
First stage filter (pre-filter): 10um
Secondary filter (pre-filter): 5um
Third filter (fine filter): 0.45um
Filter material: polysulfone
Number of filters: 5
Working pressure: 0.4Mpa
With pump and control cabinet
06.
Filling Machine
Packaging: glass bottles, PET bottles
Capping: plastic with screw thread, aluminum cap, crown cap
Rinsing system: Water or air
Drip tray catches liquid and funnels to a drain point
Options for CO2 pre-purge and single or double evacuation to clear the atmosphere from bottles before pressurizing for filling
Kombucha Brewing Equipment
Contact us now to discover how successful kombucha factories configure their equipment.
Kombucha Brewing Process
Tiantai professional equipment helps you gain your healthy SCOBY and perfect sparkling kombucha.
Step 1: Tea brewing
Tea is typically prepared in a tea brewing tank using raw materials such as tea leaves, sugar, and water.The choice of tea is a critical factor in determining the flavor profile of the kombucha. Black, green, white, oolong and blended teas are commonly used. Each tea variety offers different levels of tannins, antioxidants, and other compounds influencing taste and fermentation. Whole-leaf teas release tannins and other compounds more slowly than processed tea bags, which are processed with a high surface area to steep faster and release caffeine more quickly.
Step 2: Tea diluting
Typically, freshly brewed tea is of higher concentration and temperature, which allows for mixing with brewing water at room temperature in a specific ratio. This not only cools the tea and facilitates subsequent fermentation, but also reduces the concentration and increases yield.
Step 3: Primary fermentation stage
The diluted tea is pumped to the first stage fermenter. Typically, the fermentation tank at first stage is an open, flat-top, atmospheric pressure fermentation tank, and the tank body is designed with a large diameter and a low height for easy operation. The recommended fermentation temperature at this stage is 22–28°C, the optimal range for the process, and lasts approximately seven days.
Step 4: Secondary fermentation stage
Once the initial fermentation process is complete, the tea is transferred to second-stage fermenters. These tanks are typically closed pressure vessels that look very similar to beer fermenters.Usually, the juice or puree is mixed with tea during the second fermentation stage.The fermentation temperature at this stage is usually around 15°C, and lasts approximately seven days.
Step 5: Filtration
A final filtration process to remove particulate impurities from tea following the second stage of fermentation.
Common filter
- Kieselguhr filter
- 3 tiered fine membrane filter: 10 microns / 5 microns / 0.5 microns
Step 6: Brite tank
The brite tank is often utilized to mix flavorings, initiate secondary fermentation, and carbonate kombucha before packaging and distribution.
Step 7: Filling
The kombucha filling process requires careful temperature control to slow down ongoing fermentation and prevent over-carbonation or potential bottle explosions. The filling machines are designed with sensors that monitor and adjust filling speed and pressure, allowing for adaptation depending on the fermentation stage and ensuring consistency in carbonation levels. Additionally, the machines are constructed from materials resistant to corrosion from kombucha's acidity and designed with minimal areas where residue could accumulate, promoting cleanliness and safety.
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days Lead Time
For your personalized kombucha equipment, an average 60-day lead time applies.
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Fittings and accessories installed by Tiantai have a 5 years warranty from the date of acceptance.
years Workmanship Guarantee
Tank bodies and structures come with a 20-year guarantee on workmanship and materials.
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