Re: kombucha cream recipe/storage

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In message <6.2.5.6.2.20051003225443.030466d0@...> you wrote:

>

> STORAGE: This was the part where I learned from the SCOBY. Don't

> store it in the refrigerator; this inactivates the bacteria and it

> goes bad after a couple of weeks. Instead, pour a thin layer of KT

> to cover the cream, cover your jar of cream with the usual

> cloth/elastic or wax paper/elastic (I believe that daily opening of

> the jar gives it enough air), and place it on the bathroom or kitchen

> shelf. A new SCOBY skin will form and the liquid KT will slowly be

> absorbed; pour a little fresh in when it does, but it can go for

> several days without liquid covering and still be fine.

> Use it by digging your finger under the edge of the skin and taking

> out cream, tucking the skin back down. The cream lasts indefinitely

> this way, and stays bioactive. It is handy to have it on the

> bathroom shelf.

> Use is for skin ailments of all types.

> raising a glass of kombucha,

, this is splendid advice about which I am very grateful!

We have just bought a new little blender for the purpose of blenderising

scoby for cream (my old blender died a long time ago).

These instructions are just what I have been waiting for to finally get

going with my cream.

Thanks for your amazing input and all your help and sharing on this list.

It's very much appreciated :-)))

Full blast ahead,

Margret:-)

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In message <6.2.5.6.2.20051003225443.030466d0@...> you wrote:

>

> STORAGE: This was the part where I learned from the SCOBY. Don't

> store it in the refrigerator; this inactivates the bacteria and it

> goes bad after a couple of weeks. Instead, pour a thin layer of KT

> to cover the cream, cover your jar of cream with the usual

> cloth/elastic or wax paper/elastic (I believe that daily opening of

> the jar gives it enough air), and place it on the bathroom or kitchen

> shelf. A new SCOBY skin will form and the liquid KT will slowly be

> absorbed; pour a little fresh in when it does, but it can go for

> several days without liquid covering and still be fine.

> Use it by digging your finger under the edge of the skin and taking

> out cream, tucking the skin back down. The cream lasts indefinitely

> this way, and stays bioactive. It is handy to have it on the

> bathroom shelf.

> Use is for skin ailments of all types.

> raising a glass of kombucha,

, this is splendid advice about which I am very grateful!

We have just bought a new little blender for the purpose of blenderising

scoby for cream (my old blender died a long time ago).

These instructions are just what I have been waiting for to finally get

going with my cream.

Thanks for your amazing input and all your help and sharing on this list.

It's very much appreciated :-)))

Full blast ahead,

Margret:-)

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Minstrel@...

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+---------------------------------------------------------------+

God's heart is that we give love without looking for something

in return. It's love without hooks.

[Guest guest]

Thank you for this Victora. I was making this for my husband, but it wasn't

doing anything! I wasn't adding more liquid. Also, do you add more liquid

than scoby? Mine seems to come out pretty lumpy and almost grainy. It

doesn't really want to spread as much as roll around on the skin and make

little kombucha balls!

I use a VitaMix so I know I'm using a very high power blender. I'm just

wondering about the ratio of liquid to scoby.

AND one other thing. Someone mentioned using Ktea on her face instead of

the store bought astringents. Did you use straight tea? Sweet or on the

vinegar side?

Thanks to all - Shari

[Guest guest]

Thank you for this Victora. I was making this for my husband, but it wasn't

doing anything! I wasn't adding more liquid. Also, do you add more liquid

than scoby? Mine seems to come out pretty lumpy and almost grainy. It

doesn't really want to spread as much as roll around on the skin and make

little kombucha balls!

I use a VitaMix so I know I'm using a very high power blender. I'm just

wondering about the ratio of liquid to scoby.

AND one other thing. Someone mentioned using Ktea on her face instead of

the store bought astringents. Did you use straight tea? Sweet or on the

vinegar side?

Thanks to all - Shari

[Guest guest]

by the computer....in the bedroom....library.....out on the picnic table..... i

have short kerr tubs all over... every time my sweet lexi cries she gets a scoby

wrap...and within seconds it feels better... she stops crying.... and goes back

to play...beats the heck out of a bandaid ... she's learned it stings a little

at first... she'll tell you she wuuvz the sponge...

back to the cream..... i mix it up with all kindsa things 2..... aloe,,,,

clay.... lactoferment....etc. . no problems...i keep the jars sealed with a lid

and don't open them until i use them...when scoby form they are usesd as

bandaids actually... i use them all pretty often,,,, whichever container is

convienent

there are many things i use kombucha 4....... laundry soap...

shampoo/conditioner/hair gel(i am a hairdresser by trade)manicucres/pedicures

...dishes,,, vegtables..... there really are no limits sept those we give

ourselves.. i even do body wraps with scobys...

xoxo

beaN cheerZ!

Baker <vbaker@...> wrote:

One of the things I know about herbal and natural healing is that if

you listen, it's possible to learn from the earth, the herbs, the

trees, the ocean, etc. A lot of why I try things is because I'm listening.

I've made the kombucha cream the way most recipes state: put some

SCOBY into a blender, add a little liquid KT, and blenderize until

smooth. You want the texture to be as thick as possible while still

also being smooth and spreadable. Place in a jar or glass of some

kind, wider than deep.

STORAGE: This was the part where I learned from the SCOBY. Don't

store it in the refrigerator; this inactivates the bacteria and it

goes bad after a couple of weeks. Instead, pour a thin layer of KT

to cover the cream, cover your jar of cream with the usual

cloth/elastic or wax paper/elastic (I believe that daily opening of

the jar gives it enough air), and place it on the bathroom or kitchen

shelf. A new SCOBY skin will form and the liquid KT will slowly be

absorbed; pour a little fresh in when it does, but it can go for

several days without liquid covering and still be fine.

Use it by digging your finger under the edge of the skin and taking

out cream, tucking the skin back down. The cream lasts indefinitely

this way, and stays bioactive. It is handy to have it on the bathroom shelf.

Use is for skin ailments of all types.

raising a glass of kombucha,

--V

~~~ There is no way to peace; peace is the way ~~~~

--A.J. Muste

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[Guest guest]

by the computer....in the bedroom....library.....out on the picnic table..... i

have short kerr tubs all over... every time my sweet lexi cries she gets a scoby

wrap...and within seconds it feels better... she stops crying.... and goes back

to play...beats the heck out of a bandaid ... she's learned it stings a little

at first... she'll tell you she wuuvz the sponge...

back to the cream..... i mix it up with all kindsa things 2..... aloe,,,,

clay.... lactoferment....etc. . no problems...i keep the jars sealed with a lid

and don't open them until i use them...when scoby form they are usesd as

bandaids actually... i use them all pretty often,,,, whichever container is

convienent

there are many things i use kombucha 4....... laundry soap...

shampoo/conditioner/hair gel(i am a hairdresser by trade)manicucres/pedicures

...dishes,,, vegtables..... there really are no limits sept those we give

ourselves.. i even do body wraps with scobys...

xoxo

beaN cheerZ!

Baker <vbaker@...> wrote:

One of the things I know about herbal and natural healing is that if

you listen, it's possible to learn from the earth, the herbs, the

trees, the ocean, etc. A lot of why I try things is because I'm listening.

I've made the kombucha cream the way most recipes state: put some

SCOBY into a blender, add a little liquid KT, and blenderize until

smooth. You want the texture to be as thick as possible while still

also being smooth and spreadable. Place in a jar or glass of some

kind, wider than deep.

STORAGE: This was the part where I learned from the SCOBY. Don't

store it in the refrigerator; this inactivates the bacteria and it

goes bad after a couple of weeks. Instead, pour a thin layer of KT

to cover the cream, cover your jar of cream with the usual

cloth/elastic or wax paper/elastic (I believe that daily opening of

the jar gives it enough air), and place it on the bathroom or kitchen

shelf. A new SCOBY skin will form and the liquid KT will slowly be

absorbed; pour a little fresh in when it does, but it can go for

several days without liquid covering and still be fine.

Use it by digging your finger under the edge of the skin and taking

out cream, tucking the skin back down. The cream lasts indefinitely

this way, and stays bioactive. It is handy to have it on the bathroom shelf.

Use is for skin ailments of all types.

raising a glass of kombucha,

--V

~~~ There is no way to peace; peace is the way ~~~~

--A.J. Muste

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[Guest guest]

>Thank you for this Victora. I was making this for my husband, but it wasn't

>doing anything! I wasn't adding more liquid. Also, do you add more liquid

>than scoby? Mine seems to come out pretty lumpy and almost grainy. It

>doesn't really want to spread as much as roll around on the skin and make

>little kombucha balls!

I find it requires a long time of blenderizing to get it smooth, and

that adding some KT is necessary to get it smooth. I keep adding the

liquid until it's the right consistency. What you're describing is

the too dry, possibly not blended enough stage.

>I use a VitaMix so I know I'm using a very high power blender. I'm just

>wondering about the ratio of liquid to scoby.

It also takes time in the blender, more than you'd think. The SCOBY is tough!

>AND one other thing. Someone mentioned using Ktea on her face instead of

>the store bought astringents. Did you use straight tea? Sweet or on the

>vinegar side?

I use a vinegary KT. And, as the cream sits on the shelf, it becomes

more intense. When I use it plain as a toner or to treat an area of

dry skin, a blemish, or a wound, I use a vinegary KT. The sweeter

kind is I'm sure fine to use, but I prefer not feeling sticky.

--V

~~~ There is no way to peace; peace is the way ~~~~

--A.J. Muste

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> Someone mentioned using Ktea on her face instead of

> the store bought astringents. Did you use straight tea?

We use whatever we have at the time. Put on right after washing and

let it dry naturally. Then make up, creams, etc., if one is so

inclined. My kids, who won't drink it, swear by it as an astringent.

Lizzie

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> a lid and don't open them until i use them...when scoby form

> they are usesd as bandaids actually... i use them all pretty

> often,,,, whichever container is convienent

Just place them on, or tie them on and leave for awhile. Or just a

swipe of the tea?

Lizzie

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--- tinA reneE <ktea4life@...> wrote:

> there are many things i use kombucha 4.......

> laundry soap...

> shampoo/conditioner/hair gel(i am a hairdresser by

> trade)manicucres/pedicures ..dishes,,,

> vegtables..... there really are no limits sept those

> we give ourselves.. i even do body wraps with

> scobys...

>

Wow...wait a second. How do you use kombucha for

shampoo/conditioner and laundry soap? Mix it with

yucca or similar?

Becca

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