Bucket not Included. TeaLAB’s brew kit bubbles the competitor’s kits out of the water. The BubbleSnake is the a super-widget that makes brewing easy. The BrewBag is so durable you can use it to scrub out the bucket between brews. The air pump is commercial quality. The kit is made to last. When choosing a tea brewer, a few things to think about: Air- The more the better. Air Stones- They clog up or crack. They can harbor bad bacteria. Square Buckets- do not allow water flow Vortex Brewers- look cool, that’s about it. Overbuilt or Many Part Machines – Overkill TeaLAB’s system has been developed by a group of gardeners in the Northern California Coastal Mountains. It is tried and true as the easiest way to do the best. The Kit includes: BubbleSnake, BrewBag, Air Pump (571 GPH- our previous recomendation of the 951gph pump has been changed after metering dissolved oxygen in both size brews. The 571gph proved to be very effective), All Hoses & Fittings. You provide the bucket and compost, and TeaLAB makes the rest easy. If you live at a high elevation, you may consider upgrading the pump to the 951.