CHERYLinND

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I use sun tea jars, too, and I love them! I found six of them for under $40 from an online hardware store. I've never had leaks, but I did tighten the spigots before use.

http://www.ronshomeandhardware.com/71132-120OZ-Waterme-Bev-Taper-p/535369.htm

spearko520

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what are the spigots on your tea jars made out of? mine are stainless.

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hxcpunk71

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I'm curious about this too,because I can't find a solid 1 gallon glass jar anywhere!!!

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spearko520

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target has solid jars - 1g - 2 1/2 g- the 2 1/2 are 20 bucks- they have a silicone seal that works great - you just take the handle off, drill the hole out larger so it fits a grommet (like the kind on a bucket lid) put the grommet in the plastic silicone part and glue it onto the metal lid. they work great...

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hxcpunk71

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Thanks I appreciate the help!! Is it better to have a stainless spout or a plastic for bottling?

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CHERYLinND

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Here's someone selling 4 1-gallon jars for $30.
http://www.happyherbalist.com/4one-gallonjarswithplasticlids.aspx

SikboarderTy

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im also curious about this?

, i just bought 2, 1gal suntea jugs from st. vinnies, they have plastic spouts. ive read that plastic is bad for the culture, but i doubt that the tiny bit of plastic, that is considered food safe sticking into the bottle, will leach any toxins if at all into your tea. insight is always nice

ChessRockwell

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I wouldn't worry about the plastic. If you're not fermenting the whole thing in an entirely plastic container, you should be fine. Metal, bad. Plastic, not best. But when you're only pouring through it not fermenting in it, I wouldn't worry about it at all.

kleinishere

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On this note: after fermentation of the kombucha is done, do you all think there should be cause for concern in transferring to a CO2 pressurized keg and into a kegerator? Fermentation's over, cold temp, etc. At this point, are we OK w/ a neutralized, non-active substance or is the acidity still a factor in leeching metal from the keg?

There's mention, however rare, on the internet about kombucha on tap at some Whole Foods and restaurants so it's certainly being done. Wondering if there's something they may be doing differently. Would be awesome to have the beer / kombucha (healthier drink) combo to add some balance to a kegerator.

KegOutlet

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I wouldn't ferment kombucha in a stainless container... I'd look for a glass jug. Maybe a 3 gallon carboy?

Where'd you find your recipe? I've actually been interested in doing this.