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I was curious about this as well. The first couple batches I made I would use soap and water first and then wash with vinegar. But now I just leave my SCOBY in the container, fill my jars and then re-fill the SCOBY with fresh tea/sugar mixture. Seems to be okay but I would love know if I am...

I know KT is used to reduce candida in the body, but is it possible to increase the amount of candida? Since a strain (if there are strains) of candida is present in SCOBYs is there a chance it would increase the amount in our own bodies? Maybe if contaminated in the brewing process? I am...

how can i get more 'fizz'? i have read adding more sugar will do this, but are there types of fruit that create more effervesce than others? also, does the environment of the second fermentation (temp, time etc.) make a difference? thanks

i tried your recipe yesterday and was wondering if your finished product had any carbonation. it has only been 12hrs for mine but not much for bubbles yet. thanks