Re: Continuous brewing question

[Guest guest]

If you search the web you will find numerous GLASS jars, jugs, etc with

metal spigots( which can be replaced with plastic or wood) they come in various

sizes some quite large.

Zoe

> I've come to the conclusion that what I need is a 2-2.5 gallon sun

> tea jar, but I don't think there is such a thing.

> I have read the posts about the ceramic jug from HH being difficult

> to keep a rubberband around the lid (to hold the cloth), and the

> concerns about pottery having lead, etc. Any jars/jugs you can

> recommend, anybody?

> If I find a suitable container for continuous brew I can always use

> the sun tea jar for the reg type, I think.

> jan

>

>> Evening Jan

>> With conventional continuous brewing as in 's book you draw

> off

>> 10% a day which is about 10oz for a gallon jar. It is really a

> pain.

>> Make a quart of sweet tea, add 10 ozs, store the rest in the frig.

>> Pull the sweet tea out early the next days so it can warm up before

>> adding it to the brew. Gee now I have a extra 2 ozs so I'll just

> add

>> them to. After a few cycles the KT starts to shift to the sweet

> side

>> and it becomes hard to maintain consistency in your brew. " Kombucha

>> Tea for your health and healing " by Alick & Mari Bartholomew

> suggest

>> drawing off a third of the KT. In the case of a gallon this would

> be

>> about a quart. Replacing it with sweet tea and letting the tea

>> ferment to taste. Depending on your brewing conditions this could

> be

>> from 2 to 4 days. This method again gives about 10 ozs per day but

>> because your fermenting to taste it is easier to maintain

>> consistency. When I do continuous brewing this is the method I use

>> but with a 2.5 gallon crock. I can bottle 3 750 ml bottles and the

>> brew is ready in about 3 days. I've done continuous brewing using

>> 2.5 and 3.8 gallon crocks and a 6 gallon pail. Really the larger

> the

>> container the better the yield to effort ratio becomes.

>> Bill

>

>

[Guest guest]

If you search the web you will find numerous GLASS jars, jugs, etc with

metal spigots( which can be replaced with plastic or wood) they come in various

sizes some quite large.

Zoe

> I've come to the conclusion that what I need is a 2-2.5 gallon sun

> tea jar, but I don't think there is such a thing.

> I have read the posts about the ceramic jug from HH being difficult

> to keep a rubberband around the lid (to hold the cloth), and the

> concerns about pottery having lead, etc. Any jars/jugs you can

> recommend, anybody?

> If I find a suitable container for continuous brew I can always use

> the sun tea jar for the reg type, I think.

> jan

>

>> Evening Jan

>> With conventional continuous brewing as in 's book you draw

> off

>> 10% a day which is about 10oz for a gallon jar. It is really a

> pain.

>> Make a quart of sweet tea, add 10 ozs, store the rest in the frig.

>> Pull the sweet tea out early the next days so it can warm up before

>> adding it to the brew. Gee now I have a extra 2 ozs so I'll just

> add

>> them to. After a few cycles the KT starts to shift to the sweet

> side

>> and it becomes hard to maintain consistency in your brew. " Kombucha

>> Tea for your health and healing " by Alick & Mari Bartholomew

> suggest

>> drawing off a third of the KT. In the case of a gallon this would

> be

>> about a quart. Replacing it with sweet tea and letting the tea

>> ferment to taste. Depending on your brewing conditions this could

> be

>> from 2 to 4 days. This method again gives about 10 ozs per day but

>> because your fermenting to taste it is easier to maintain

>> consistency. When I do continuous brewing this is the method I use

>> but with a 2.5 gallon crock. I can bottle 3 750 ml bottles and the

>> brew is ready in about 3 days. I've done continuous brewing using

>> 2.5 and 3.8 gallon crocks and a 6 gallon pail. Really the larger

> the

>> container the better the yield to effort ratio becomes.

>> Bill

>

>

[Guest guest]

Jan this is exactly like the one Ed the Happy Herbalist sells and his is

less expensive. I have one- no problems with the rubber band, but I must

admit you have to be very careful with it. You can't play with it or it will

come off. Ive had mine for several months now and really like it. Love my

brews too.

Zoe

> Take a look at this jug, please. http://tinyurl.com/2698nk It's hard

> to make out being white, but do you think that rim would be good enough

> to hold the rubberband?

> jan

>

>> I've come to the conclusion that what I need is a 2-2.5

>

>

[Guest guest]

Jan this is exactly like the one Ed the Happy Herbalist sells and his is

less expensive. I have one- no problems with the rubber band, but I must

admit you have to be very careful with it. You can't play with it or it will

come off. Ive had mine for several months now and really like it. Love my

brews too.

Zoe

> Take a look at this jug, please. http://tinyurl.com/2698nk It's hard

> to make out being white, but do you think that rim would be good enough

> to hold the rubberband?

> jan

>

>> I've come to the conclusion that what I need is a 2-2.5

>

>

[Guest guest]

If you have a store in your area that carries water, you could check with

them also. We have one here in my city and they carry 3 gallon ceramic

crocks with a spigot for around $40 (US). Cheaper than paying for shipping

on one. My best friend has one of these that she does continuous brewing

in.

--

April

On 7/1/07, Zoe W <ilovegrafix@...> wrote:

>

> If you search the web you will find numerous GLASS jars, jugs, etc with

> metal spigots( which can be replaced with plastic or wood) they come in

> various sizes some quite large.

>

[Guest guest]

If you have a store in your area that carries water, you could check with

them also. We have one here in my city and they carry 3 gallon ceramic

crocks with a spigot for around $40 (US). Cheaper than paying for shipping

on one. My best friend has one of these that she does continuous brewing

in.

--

April

On 7/1/07, Zoe W <ilovegrafix@...> wrote:

>

> If you search the web you will find numerous GLASS jars, jugs, etc with

> metal spigots( which can be replaced with plastic or wood) they come in

> various sizes some quite large.

>

[Guest guest]

Jan, Our units come with a plastic ring that helps hold the covering in

place (as well as a rubber band included) our porcelain brewers had some

problems with the plastic spigots because the manufactor had put the wrong

nuts on the spigots. We have replaced all the units that we know of (for

free). We also have on file a lead free certification from a independent

lab. All units are stamped " lead free " on the bottom.

We also carry 2 1/2 gallon (10 liters) all GLASS units with a plastic spigot

http://tinyurl.com/2fxvn3 as well as 2 1/2 gallon wooden casks with either

plastic or wood spigots. http://tinyurl.com/ywhe73 (other sizes are also

available). These Oak casks are made for vinegar brewing and are available

with wax lined or unlined. The wax lining reduces the contact with the oak

and the tannins. Tannins add flavor and value to either vinegar or kombucha

tea. Charring is another option. Oak casks come charred or uncharred.

Peace

Ed Kasper LAc. & family

www.HappyHerbalist.com

..............................................................

> I've come to the conclusion that what I need is a 2-2.5 gallon sun

> tea jar, but I don't think there is such a thing.

> I have read the posts about the ceramic jug from HH being difficult

> to keep a rubberband around the lid (to hold the cloth), and the

> concerns about pottery having lead, etc. Any jars/jugs you can

> recommend, anybody?

> If I find a suitable container for continuous brew I can always use

> the sun tea jar for the reg type, I think.

> jan

[Guest guest]

Jan, Our units come with a plastic ring that helps hold the covering in

place (as well as a rubber band included) our porcelain brewers had some

problems with the plastic spigots because the manufactor had put the wrong

nuts on the spigots. We have replaced all the units that we know of (for

free). We also have on file a lead free certification from a independent

lab. All units are stamped " lead free " on the bottom.

We also carry 2 1/2 gallon (10 liters) all GLASS units with a plastic spigot

http://tinyurl.com/2fxvn3 as well as 2 1/2 gallon wooden casks with either

plastic or wood spigots. http://tinyurl.com/ywhe73 (other sizes are also

available). These Oak casks are made for vinegar brewing and are available

with wax lined or unlined. The wax lining reduces the contact with the oak

and the tannins. Tannins add flavor and value to either vinegar or kombucha

tea. Charring is another option. Oak casks come charred or uncharred.

Peace

Ed Kasper LAc. & family

www.HappyHerbalist.com

..............................................................

> I've come to the conclusion that what I need is a 2-2.5 gallon sun

> tea jar, but I don't think there is such a thing.

> I have read the posts about the ceramic jug from HH being difficult

> to keep a rubberband around the lid (to hold the cloth), and the

> concerns about pottery having lead, etc. Any jars/jugs you can

> recommend, anybody?

> If I find a suitable container for continuous brew I can always use

> the sun tea jar for the reg type, I think.

> jan

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Ed. I like the glass one and will definitely keep it in mind.

Thanks, Sandy.

>

> Jan, Our units come with a plastic ring that helps hold the

covering in

> place (as well as a rubber band included) our porcelain brewers had

some

> problems with the plastic spigots because the manufactor had put

the wrong

> nuts on the spigots. We have replaced all the units that we know of

(for

> free). We also have on file a lead free certification from a

independent

> lab. All units are stamped " lead free " on the bottom.

>

> We also carry 2 1/2 gallon (10 liters) all GLASS units with a

plastic spigot

> http://tinyurl.com/2fxvn3 as well as 2 1/2 gallon wooden casks

with either

> plastic or wood spigots. http://tinyurl.com/ywhe73 (other sizes

are also

> available). These Oak casks are made for vinegar brewing and are

available

> with wax lined or unlined. The wax lining reduces the contact with

the oak

> and the tannins. Tannins add flavor and value to either vinegar or

kombucha

> tea. Charring is another option. Oak casks come charred or

uncharred.

>

> Peace

>

> Ed Kasper LAc. & family

> www.HappyHerbalist.com

[Guest guest]

Ed , When did you add the plastic ring? Mine doesn't have one. Would like

to purchase if possible.

Zoe

> Jan, Our units come with a plastic ring that helps hold the covering in

> place (as well as a rubber band included) our porcelain brewers had some

> problems with the plastic spigots because the manufactor had put the wrong

> nuts on the spigots. We have replaced all the units that we know of (for

> free). We also have on file a lead free certification from a independent

> lab. All units are stamped " lead free " on the bottom.

> We also carry 2 1/2 gallon (10 liters) all GLASS units with a plastic spigot

> http://tinyurl.com/2fxvn3 as well as 2 1/2 gallon wooden casks with either

> plastic or wood spigots. http://tinyurl.com/ywhe73 (other sizes are also

> available). These Oak casks are made for vinegar brewing and are available

> with wax lined or unlined. The wax lining reduces the contact with the oak

> and the tannins. Tannins add flavor and value to either vinegar or kombucha

> tea. Charring is another option. Oak casks come charred or uncharred.

> Peace

> Ed Kasper LAc. & family

> www.HappyHerbalist.com

> .............................................................

>> I've come to the conclusion that what I need is a 2-2.5 gallon sun

>> tea jar, but I don't think there is such a thing.

>> I have read the posts about the ceramic jug from HH being difficult

>> to keep a rubberband around the lid (to hold the cloth), and the

>> concerns about pottery having lead, etc. Any jars/jugs you can

>> recommend, anybody?

>> If I find a suitable container for continuous brew I can always use

>> the sun tea jar for the reg type, I think.

>> jan

>

>

[Guest guest]

Zoe, if it was one of our containers you should have received one. If so

contact me and I'll send one out for free. If its not ours I'll send you one

for postage.

Peace

Ed Kasper LAc. & family

www.HappyHerbalist.com

417 t St

Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3542

toll free 1-888-425-8827

local 831-425-8801

e-mail: eddy@...

[Guest guest]

Zoe, if it was one of our containers you should have received one. If so

contact me and I'll send one out for free. If its not ours I'll send you one

for postage.

Peace

Ed Kasper LAc. & family

www.HappyHerbalist.com

417 t St

Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3542

toll free 1-888-425-8827

local 831-425-8801

e-mail: eddy@...

[Guest guest]

I stir my continuous brew before bottling it every 3 - 4 days, this

gives me fizz in about 14 days when I drink it (I let it sit for 14

days at room temp) . Also, you don't get the yeasty build up in the

bottom of the keg and can let it go for months. I bottle 1/3 or 86 oz

of a 2 gallon keg every 3 - 4 days and then add 86 oz of new tea.

This works very good with the 2 1/2 gallon keg.

Connie

>

> I am going back and forth about wanting to do the continuous brew.

I'm

> still reading Gunther 's book and just reread some of the

Happy

> Herbalist's page. The HH said I need a 2 gallon jar for the

continuous

> brew. Has anybody used a 1 gallon?

>

> Thanks for your help once again!

>

> jan

>

[Guest guest]

I stir my continuous brew before bottling it every 3 - 4 days, this

gives me fizz in about 14 days when I drink it (I let it sit for 14

days at room temp) . Also, you don't get the yeasty build up in the

bottom of the keg and can let it go for months. I bottle 1/3 or 86 oz

of a 2 gallon keg every 3 - 4 days and then add 86 oz of new tea.

This works very good with the 2 1/2 gallon keg.

Connie

>

> I am going back and forth about wanting to do the continuous brew.

I'm

> still reading Gunther 's book and just reread some of the

Happy

> Herbalist's page. The HH said I need a 2 gallon jar for the

continuous

> brew. Has anybody used a 1 gallon?

>

> Thanks for your help once again!

>

> jan

>