Guest guest Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 In message <f3ket7+94hreGroups> you wrote: > > A bit of a coincidence, so soon after hearing about the " Blushing Scoby " > I thought the odd one or two, particularly the Brit contingent might be > interested in this one > > http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/viewarticle.aspx?id=503788 > <> Thanks , how interesting! I have been brewing HibiKombu for a few weeks now and it has conquered our tastebuds by storm. Only one problem: Can't brew it fast enough! I use the 'normal' amount of camellia sinensis (of all the different kinds) and one tsp of Hibiscus per litre as well. I also use slightly more sugar than I do for pure KT. Don't worry, not all my scobys are blushing and I keep them separate from the ordinary ones. Now that Elderflower time has arrived here, I have also 4 buckets of altogether 20 litres of Elderflower Kombucha brewing, last year's favourite as far as my husband was concerned. Will it beat the popularity of Hibiscus, that's the question ;-) hibily, Margret the elder;-) P.S. > Please report on presence/absence of " Cyber tail " Once many of your emails had a cybertail whale, I'm glad that this one did not leave such a trail! -- +------------------ Minstrel@... --------------------+ <)))<>< http://www.therpc.f9.co.uk <)))<>< http://www.AnswersInGenesis.com +----------------- http://www.Gotquestions.org ------------------+ The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 In message <f3ket7+94hreGroups> you wrote: > > A bit of a coincidence, so soon after hearing about the " Blushing Scoby " > I thought the odd one or two, particularly the Brit contingent might be > interested in this one > > http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/viewarticle.aspx?id=503788 > <> Thanks , how interesting! I have been brewing HibiKombu for a few weeks now and it has conquered our tastebuds by storm. Only one problem: Can't brew it fast enough! I use the 'normal' amount of camellia sinensis (of all the different kinds) and one tsp of Hibiscus per litre as well. I also use slightly more sugar than I do for pure KT. Don't worry, not all my scobys are blushing and I keep them separate from the ordinary ones. Now that Elderflower time has arrived here, I have also 4 buckets of altogether 20 litres of Elderflower Kombucha brewing, last year's favourite as far as my husband was concerned. Will it beat the popularity of Hibiscus, that's the question ;-) hibily, Margret the elder;-) P.S. > Please report on presence/absence of " Cyber tail " Once many of your emails had a cybertail whale, I'm glad that this one did not leave such a trail! -- +------------------ Minstrel@... --------------------+ <)))<>< http://www.therpc.f9.co.uk <)))<>< http://www.AnswersInGenesis.com +----------------- http://www.Gotquestions.org ------------------+ The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Hi I have also brewed the Hibiscus KT, I like it. The interesting thing is that is has produced the fattest SCOBY I have had to date, close to an inch thick and about 8 " in diameter... I like the brew a lot but my favorite so far remains the WOG (White, Oolong, Green Tea)... --------------------------------- Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Answers Food & Drink Q & A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Hi I have also brewed the Hibiscus KT, I like it. The interesting thing is that is has produced the fattest SCOBY I have had to date, close to an inch thick and about 8 " in diameter... I like the brew a lot but my favorite so far remains the WOG (White, Oolong, Green Tea)... --------------------------------- Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Answers Food & Drink Q & A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Wow! This is fascinating! I've been drinking hibiscus Kombucha for months now and had no idea that it was so good for me. Just love the taste. Thanks for finding it and sending it in, . Pangie -- After Hibiscus K Tea A bit of a coincidence, so soon after hearing about the " Blushing Scoby " I thought the odd one or two, particularly the Brit contingent might be interested in this one http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/viewarticle.aspx?id=503788 <> For info (Tail watchers). I think this could, possibly, be my first true post, as opposed to reply. Please report on presence/absence of " Cyber tail " , N.England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Hee Hee.... know what you mean about not being able to brew it fast enough, Margret. That is what was happening to me. I started with just one container for the hibiscus and those bottles ran out in just a few days. So, I decided to brew three pots of it. The stuff is just amazing tasting. Pangie -- Re: After Hibiscus K Tea In message <f3ket7+94hreGroups> you wrote: > > A bit of a coincidence, so soon after hearing about the " Blushing Scoby " > I thought the odd one or two, particularly the Brit contingent might be > interested in this one > > http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/viewarticle.aspx?id=503788 > <> Thanks , how interesting! I have been brewing HibiKombu for a few weeks now and it has conquered our tastebuds by storm. Only one problem: Can't brew it fast enough! I use the 'normal' amount of camellia sinensis (of all the different kinds) and one tsp of Hibiscus per litre as well. I also use slightly more sugar than I do for pure KT. Don't worry, not all my scobys are blushing and I keep them separate from the ordinary ones. Now that Elderflower time has arrived here, I have also 4 buckets of altogether 20 litres of Elderflower Kombucha brewing, last year's favourite as far as my husband was concerned. Will it beat the popularity of Hibiscus, that's the question ;-) hibily, Margret the elder;-) P.S. > Please report on presence/absence of " Cyber tail " Once many of your emails had a cybertail whale, I'm glad that this one did not leave such a trail! -- +------------------ Minstrel@... --------------------+ <)))<>< http://www.therpc.f9.co.uk <)))<>< http://www.AnswersInGenesis.com +----------------- http://www.Gotquestions.org ------------------+ The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Yep, I've never produced such thick SCOBIES before. They are so healthy and produce so fast, I cannot keep up with them. I'm looking for homes for my blushing SCOBIES all the time. Of course, I don't give them to beginners... I give them the 'normal' SCOBIES. I give the blushing ones to family and friends who are already brewing. Unfortunately, they are all brewing hibiscus and have and are getting an excess of SCOBIES. Pangie -- Re: After Hibiscus K Tea Hi I have also brewed the Hibiscus KT, I like it. The interesting thing is that is has produced the fattest SCOBY I have had to date, close to an inch thick and about 8 " in diameter... I like the brew a lot but my favorite so far remains the WOG (White, Oolong, Green Tea)... --------------------------------- Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Answers Food & Drink Q & A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Pangie, I'd be really interested in getting one of those hibiscus SCOBIES. Right now I'm in the process of regulating the balance of yeast and bacteria in my primary SCOBY, but I'd really like to start brewing with the hibiscus. You're somewhere over the pond, as I see by your address. Any way you could send a hibiscus SCOBY to Illinois in the US? For that matter, does any one else (closer maybe) want to send me one? (I'll reimburse postage, of course.) Namaste -- Sylvia Pangie <pangie777@...> wrote: Yep, I've never produced such thick SCOBIES before. They are so healthy and produce so fast, I cannot keep up with them. I'm looking for homes for my blushing SCOBIES all the time. Of course, I don't give them to beginners... I give them the 'normal' SCOBIES. I give the blushing ones to family and friends who are already brewing. Unfortunately, they are all brewing hibiscus and have and are getting an excess of SCOBIES. Pangie -- Re: After Hibiscus K Tea Hi I have also brewed the Hibiscus KT, I like it. The interesting thing is that is has produced the fattest SCOBY I have had to date, close to an inch thick and about 8 " in diameter... I like the brew a lot but my favorite so far remains the WOG (White, Oolong, Green Tea)... --------------------------------- Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Answers Food & Drink Q & A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Pangie, can you tell me how many tbsp. hibiscus flowers and leaves to put in a gallon of the water. I saw your recipe but I don't understand what 6/8 hibiscus flowers leaves mean. I just bought 1/4 pound of dried hibiscus leaves and flowers from our local natural store. They are all different sizes. I am excited to make some new hibiscus kombucha tonight, since my brew right now is ready to bottle. I can't wait to make blushing scobies like you so beautifully nicknamed them. I want them fat and thick ! How long did it take you to make them into inch thick scobies? Can't wait, and trying so hard to be patient with my brewing, Idy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Hello Sylvia I would be very happy to ship it to the States, However, I fear it may not survive the cold (in the plane's hold). Also, it will be x-rayed, which might not be good for it either. However, if you want to take a chance, just e-mail me at pangie777@... uk with your address. Of course, I would only charge for the postage. However, if there is anybody living in the States who has a spare blushing/hibiscus SCOBY for Sylvia, it might be better for the SCOBY. Pangie -- Re: After Hibiscus K Tea Hi I have also brewed the Hibiscus KT, I like it. The interesting thing is that is has produced the fattest SCOBY I have had to date, close to an inch thick and about 8 " in diameter... I like the brew a lot but my favorite so far remains the WOG (White, Oolong, Green Tea)... --------------------------------- Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Answers Food & Drink Q & A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Hello Idy Yes, that was a bit misleading. When I first bought the pack of hibiscus, some of the larger heads were on top. However, once they were gone I was left with bits of flowers and leaves. So, now I used the following recipe: Water: 8 Pints Tea Green: 4 Teaspoons Tea White: 3 Teaspoons Herbal Tea Nettle: 2 Heaped Teaspoons Herbal Tea Hibiscus: 3/5 Teaspoons Sugar: 405 Grams (approx. 14oz I think) I wouldn't worry too much about exact measures for the hibiscus. Sometimes, I use more and sometimes less. I started very carefully with just 2 teaspoons but then became bolder and doubled up <LOL>. Also, you don't have to use white and green tea. You can use any tea you usually use. I sometimes use Earl Grey and other times ordinary black tea. However, the best results have been with green and white tea. If you are anxious to get started and don't have green tea, substitute whatever you have in the cupboard (as long as it is real tea). Hope this helps. ) Pangie -- Re: After Hibiscus K Tea Pangie, can you tell me how many tbsp. hibiscus flowers and leaves to put in a gallon of the water. I saw your recipe but I don't understand what 6/8 hibiscus flowers leaves mean. I just bought 1/4 pound of dried hibiscus leaves and flowers from our local natural store. They are all different sizes. I am excited to make some new hibiscus kombucha tonight, since my brew right now is ready to bottle. I can't wait to make blushing scobies like you so beautifully nicknamed them. I want them fat and thick ! How long did it take you to make them into inch thick scobies? Can't wait, and trying so hard to be patient with my brewing, Idy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Hi Pangie -- Hmm. You are absolutely right. (I tend not to think of these things, being so caught up in my enthusiams.) I suppose I should try this with my own spare SCOBYs first, then if that doesn't work, go hunting a little closer to home. Who knows, maybe this hibiscus will bring my spares back from hibernation! Thanks so much anyways! Namaste -- Sylvia Pangie <pangie777@...> wrote: Hello Sylvia I would be very happy to ship it to the States, However, I fear it may not survive the cold (in the plane's hold). Also, it will be x-rayed, which might not be good for it either. However, if you want to take a chance, just e-mail me at pangie777@... uk with your address. Of course, I would only charge for the postage. However, if there is anybody living in the States who has a spare blushing/hibiscus SCOBY for Sylvia, it might be better for the SCOBY. Pangie -- Re: After Hibiscus K Tea Hi I have also brewed the Hibiscus KT, I like it. The interesting thing is that is has produced the fattest SCOBY I have had to date, close to an inch thick and about 8 " in diameter... I like the brew a lot but my favorite so far remains the WOG (White, Oolong, Green Tea)... --------------------------------- Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Answers Food & Drink Q & A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Hello Sylvia I KNOW you will find brewing with hibiscus a very rewarding experience. You just wait <LOL>! Pangie -- Re: After Hibiscus K Tea Hi I have also brewed the Hibiscus KT, I like it. The interesting thing is that is has produced the fattest SCOBY I have had to date, close to an inch thick and about 8 " in diameter... I like the brew a lot but my favorite so far remains the WOG (White, Oolong, Green Tea)... --------------------------------- Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Answers Food & Drink Q & A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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