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I started a new scoby form a GT Kombucha and after 19 days had a nice scoby and bottled a few bottles. My second bartch is now going for 27 days and is still sweet. I know I am brewing at 70 to 72 F so I know it is slower than August but this seems ridiculous. Do the inhibitors eventually...

For years I have done my best to stay away from sugar as much as possible. I occurred to me the kombucha in my 2 gal CB (I have two going at once) has new sugar added every few days as I drain down to 1 gallon before adding. I have not been doing a second ferment since I started the CB and am...

I started a CB system and placed the spigot about 2/3 up the side. Now I am wondering if I am going to loose out on some of the benefits from various nutrients by not being able to tap into them. I heat the brew with a flat pad on the bottom so I would like to think there is movement and a...

I found this resource by going though some of the old topics(this came from page 11....long time ago). Len Porzio organized his notes and experience in an easily accessible manner. Some useful tips and information. Enjoy...I would be interested in anyone opinion on his information...

I was gifted a large scoby that the owner brought in a bag with lots of starter. Can I put the scoby in upside down...? I have looked at different places and found some of say the new scoby forms on top and some say below. It is a pad that covers the whole top of the container if that...

I am close to bottling my first large batch instead of a continuous batch. I do not plan on continuing the batch but starting fresh with a two gallon btach. The current batch and thick clouds of tea color substance that I assume is yeast(?) and long dangling arms hanging down 3-6 inches. These...

First batch of Kombucha and it looks terrible....smells great! Do I have mold. The scoby is a translucent gelatin that has grayish/blue blotches. No little dry patches or hairs... The temperature has been a from 74 to 80 degrees F the whole time. It is the 5th day also. My wife thinks I...

I just started brewing Kombucha again. 15 years ago a co-worker gave my a scoby and told me how to brew it. I had no idea at the time the possibilities. So here I am starting up again with three batches so I have it available whenever or for family gatherings.