1. Kilner Drinks Dispenser (8 Litre)
Kilner is the brand everyone trusts for a reason. The glass clarity allows you to inspect your SCOBY health easily. The 8L size is perfect for Continuous Brew, providing a steady supply for a family of four. Warning: The stock tap is plastic. We strongly recommend upgrading to a 304 Stainless Steel spigot (sold separately) for long-term safety.
Pros
- Wide neck makes cleaning easy
- Thick, durable glass
- Perfect size for CB method
Cons
- Stock plastic tap is mediocre
- Heavy when full
2. SS Brewtech Mini Brew Bucket
If you are tired of breaking glass jars, switch to steel. This is professional brewing equipment scaled down. It has a conical bottom which collects yeast sediment, keeping your tap clear. Because it is steel, you can use a magnetic heating stir-plate if you want to get fancy. It is expensive, but it will last forever.
Pros
- 100% Stainless Steel (Zero leaching)
- Conical bottom collects sediment
- Blocks UV light
Cons
- You can't see the SCOBY growing
- Expensive
3. Mortier Pilon Fermentation Crock
Most brewing jars are ugly. This one is designed to look good in a modern kitchen. It uses a specialized glass shape and a ceramic-look plastic collar (BPA free). The tap is high quality. It’s smaller (5L), making it better for couples or single drinkers. The included wax pencil lets you write the brew date directly on the lid.
Pros
- Beautiful aesthetic
- Integrated filter mesh
- Rewritable lid label
Cons
- Smaller capacity (5L)
- Tap flow rate is slow
4. Humble House SAUERKROCK
While technically designed for sauerkraut, many brewers swear by ceramic crocks for Jun Tea. The opaque walls block all light (protecting nutrients) and the heavy ceramic stabilizes the temperature. Note: This is a batch brew vessel (no spigot), so you have to ladle the tea out, which some purists prefer to avoid spigot cleaning issues entirely.
Pros
- Excellent temperature stability
- Blocks 100% of light
- No spigot to clog or leak
Cons
- No spigot (requires ladling)
- Heavy and breakable
5. DozyAnt 304 Stainless Steel Spigot
This isn't a jar; it's the part that saves your jar. If you buy a cheap dispenser from a home goods store, it likely has a plastic tap painted silver. That paint will flake off into your drink. Buy this £12 replacement. It fits almost all standard dispenser holes (16mm). It has a quarter-turn ball valve that never drips and won't corrode.
Pros
- 100% Acid resistant
- Quarter-turn ball valve (smooth flow)
- Includes silicone washers
Cons
- Requires installation (easy)
The Cloth Cover Rule
Never use the glass lid that comes with your jar during fermentation! The SCOBY needs oxygen. If you seal the lid, you risk exploding the jar or killing the bacteria. Use a tight-weave cotton cloth secured with a rubber band to keep fruit flies out.
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