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My lil photo blurb documenting the process of growing my own scoby from scratch.

I've had the same issue happen. Did some research. Turns out the Scobys will take on the flavor of the tea. So basically your scoby is tasting more like the tea and less like the original GT correct? I've solved it by adding a bottle of that same GT every 3 batches to keep the flavor. Let me...

Wow. Truly magnificent. Great job!

When I was a first time kombi brewer I had the same issue. I contacted Lion Heart and asked them what to do. They said that the scoby I bought from Craigslist wasn't as beefy as it should be but after about 3 batches it'll be buff enough to make a good brew. I bought my starter kit from them...

oh and note, if you are afraid your scobys are susceptible to mold, add a 1-2 tablespoons of white vinegar to boost the acidity. It'll make your lil Scoby happy and more productive. Like getting a adrenaline injection kinda. The first batch after it's boost will be a bit sour/tart. The following...

I'll let you guys know how it goes. I'm gonna test this idea. I've done some research online. If it turns out, I'll let you know. If anyone has experience be it good or bad, please post response. I'd love to hear your feedback or even your rocketship design ideas...

If the bubbles are a greener color and look like the are full of puss, trash it. Depending on where you live you could be dealing with regional specific issues. Post a pic, I'll circulate it around my friends that are local Portland Brew Pubs and my friends at the Lion Heart Kombucha Pub.

Your Scoby needs to be at a temp range from 74-89 F. If it's not at that range your scoby can get sick or even die. lower or higher can cause infection so to speak. Mold is the number one killer. It looks like your Scoby maybe in the beginning stages of mold. You can't save it if it's mold. To...

Great day here in Portlandia - save the heat (makes starting a scoby super easy). 4 days ago I tried growing a Scoby from a GT PassionBerry. The results are amazing. I kept the wide mouth mason jar in my outdoor incubator. Today the scoby is 1" thick and ready to vroom vroom. Next test is...