Loose tea mold?

[Shakedown Shaman]

Hello, I was wondering if someone can please let me know whether or not if some of the tea bags broke open starting a new batch of Kombucha the loose tea will mold? Thanks

 

[JohnSand]

Hi, welcome aboard!
I haven't made kombucha, but I don't think that's a risk.

 

[hottpeper13]

Those bits could be floating on top and become part of the scoby,so don't think they are mold spots. Look for fuzz,that might be mold.

 

[rushpapers]

I make thousands of liters of kombucha. Tea finings always make their way through the process. Sometimes whole leaves remain until final filtrations.

It’s cool. No worries.

I throw my pellicles away so there’s no bits of tea remaining from batch to batch.

 

[Blockerson Parter]

it's important to note that mold can develop on tea leaves if they are exposed to excessive moisture or stored improperly. To prevent mold growth, ensure that your tea is stored in a dry and airtight container.

 

[Jetpack_Maniac]

I use loose tea exclusively since it's easier to use when doing large batches. It doesn't particularly change mold risk but I do strain it all out. Tea itself is covered in mold spores and hot steeping is a huge help on reducing risks, as is getting the brewed tea into your cultures right away.