Help me with mold paranoia

[ChelseyW]

So this is 2 weeks into the first fermentation of my first attempt of kombucha. these white circles have kept me from bottling or tasting because I’m scared it could be mold. I haven’t thrown out because the white circles haven’t changed significantly. What do you think? Is this mold?

 

[RPh_Guy]

The spots in question aren't hairy or fuzzy, right?
It's not mold.

Welcome to HBT!

 

[ChelseyW]

The spots in question aren't hairy or fuzzy, right?
It's not mold.

Welcome to HBT!

Thank you! I don’t think so. They look matte so sometimes I’m questioning if it is fuzzy.

 

[rushpapers]

Looks great.
Enjoy your boochie treats.

 

[Sophist73]

I wouldn’t think it’s mold. I’m surprised you don’t have something more fully formed on top at this point, but I’m w/ RPh_Guy that if it’s not fuzzy/green you should be fine. I’ve brewed two dozen batches or so w no problems - it’s pretty hard to mess up compared to brewing. Welcome to kombucha!