Recent content by johnzuki

Looks normal to me, as well. I’ve seen varying coloration from creamy tan or near white, to orangey brown, and a bunch in between. It could be effected by temperature, different amounts or brands of tea, or a host of other factors. As long as you don’t see mold, or bright scary colors, it should...

Wow, that sucks. It’s good you had something to start over with! What was different this time? Any idea how it got infected?

In my experience, a kombucha recipe is a framework that you add your own flourishes to. 3/4 -1 1/4 cup sugar, 1 gallon water, black tea for 1 gallon, and a S.C.O.B.Y. Ferment for a length of time, and bottle with a fruit for secondary fermentation. Refrigerate after a few days then drink. You...

I just cant talk the wife into a 150+ dollar vacuum pump right now They sell these things to get air out of opened wine bottles for storage if you don't finish one. If you find the right kind, they can fit right over a bung with a hole. Then just start pumping, it can take a while, but it...