Re: KABOOM! Questions for more experienced brewers

[Guest guest]

Onthe thread of use of heating mats: my experience has been that most heating

mats are too warm and will " cook " your KT, losing much of enzyme life, both in

yeast & bacteria. But you can use the mats sold to propogate seeds, which can

be purchased in most seed or gardning catalogs or online, maybe even at some

nurserys. A number of years ago someone reported on this list the successful

use of a small-wattage extension light placed in an icechest and covered for

folks living in the cold climates. Also some folks place their ferments in

boxes and place them close or against hotwater heaters. I wonder what they did

in the olden days in China and Korea? Norma

[Guest guest]

Onthe thread of use of heating mats: my experience has been that most heating

mats are too warm and will " cook " your KT, losing much of enzyme life, both in

yeast & bacteria. But you can use the mats sold to propogate seeds, which can

be purchased in most seed or gardning catalogs or online, maybe even at some

nurserys. A number of years ago someone reported on this list the successful

use of a small-wattage extension light placed in an icechest and covered for

folks living in the cold climates. Also some folks place their ferments in

boxes and place them close or against hotwater heaters. I wonder what they did

in the olden days in China and Korea? Norma

[Guest guest]

I wonder what they do in India and the tropics where temperatures remain

over 100F (38C+). Baghdad 140F with no air conditioning.

Can not ferment in either Cold or Heat extremes. Best is 74-84F

Peace

Ed Kasper LAc. & family

www.HappyHerbalist.com

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

Re: KABOOM! Questions for more experienced brewers

Posted by: " Norma " pirie@... virgotx78636

Fri Aug 24, 2007 8:29 pm (PST)

Onthe thread of use of heating mats: my experience has been that most

heating mats are too warm and will " cook " your KT, losing much of enzyme

life, both in yeast & bacteria. But you can use the mats sold to propogate

seeds, which can be purchased in most seed or gardning catalogs or online,

maybe even at some nurserys. A number of years ago someone reported on this

list the successful use of a small-wattage extension light placed in an

icechest and covered for folks living in the cold climates. Also some folks

place their ferments in boxes and place them close or against hotwater

heaters. I wonder what they did in the olden days in China and Korea? Norma

[Guest guest]

I wonder what they do in India and the tropics where temperatures remain

over 100F (38C+). Baghdad 140F with no air conditioning.

Can not ferment in either Cold or Heat extremes. Best is 74-84F

Peace

Ed Kasper LAc. & family

www.HappyHerbalist.com

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

Re: KABOOM! Questions for more experienced brewers

Posted by: " Norma " pirie@... virgotx78636

Fri Aug 24, 2007 8:29 pm (PST)

Onthe thread of use of heating mats: my experience has been that most

heating mats are too warm and will " cook " your KT, losing much of enzyme

life, both in yeast & bacteria. But you can use the mats sold to propogate

seeds, which can be purchased in most seed or gardning catalogs or online,

maybe even at some nurserys. A number of years ago someone reported on this

list the successful use of a small-wattage extension light placed in an

icechest and covered for folks living in the cold climates. Also some folks

place their ferments in boxes and place them close or against hotwater

heaters. I wonder what they did in the olden days in China and Korea? Norma

[Guest guest]

Hi Ed and EveryOne,

I've known several people who ferment in very hot weather...including

in India....they just shorten the brewing time considerably. Some

brewing only 24 hours others a day or two.....

Kombucha is evidently quite adaptable:-))

I have also heard of people in Puerto Rico making a similar drink

called MaVie that is buried under ground while it ferments to keep it

cool!

Peace, Love and Harmony,

Bev

Manna International: Kombucha Information and Resources

Kombucha Drops - Convenient, Safe, Effective, Easy to use.

http://KMI.mannainternational.com

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http://GTE.mannainternational.com

All products made and bottled in glass

100% Certified Organic, Fair Traded, Ingredients

-- In kombucha tea , " Happy Herbalist " <eddy@...>

wrote:

>

> I wonder what they do in India and the tropics where temperatures remain

> over 100F (38C+). Baghdad 140F with no air conditioning.

> Can not ferment in either Cold or Heat extremes. Best is 74-84F

>

> Peace

>

> Ed Kasper LAc. & family

> www.HappyHerbalist.com

>

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

> Re: KABOOM! Questions for more experienced brewers

> Posted by: " Norma " pirie@... virgotx78636

> Fri Aug 24, 2007 8:29 pm (PST)

> Onthe thread of use of heating mats: my experience has been that most

> heating mats are too warm and will " cook " your KT, losing much of enzyme

> life, both in yeast & bacteria. But you can use the mats sold to

propogate

> seeds, which can be purchased in most seed or gardning catalogs or

online,

> maybe even at some nurserys. A number of years ago someone reported

on this

> list the successful use of a small-wattage extension light placed in an

> icechest and covered for folks living in the cold climates. Also

some folks

> place their ferments in boxes and place them close or against hotwater

> heaters. I wonder what they did in the olden days in China and

Korea? Norma

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Ed and EveryOne,

I've known several people who ferment in very hot weather...including

in India....they just shorten the brewing time considerably. Some

brewing only 24 hours others a day or two.....

Kombucha is evidently quite adaptable:-))

I have also heard of people in Puerto Rico making a similar drink

called MaVie that is buried under ground while it ferments to keep it

cool!

Peace, Love and Harmony,

Bev

Manna International: Kombucha Information and Resources

Kombucha Drops - Convenient, Safe, Effective, Easy to use.

http://KMI.mannainternational.com

Manna Green & White Tea Extract - Liquid Green & White Tea Extract

http://GTE.mannainternational.com

All products made and bottled in glass

100% Certified Organic, Fair Traded, Ingredients

-- In kombucha tea , " Happy Herbalist " <eddy@...>

wrote:

>

> I wonder what they do in India and the tropics where temperatures remain

> over 100F (38C+). Baghdad 140F with no air conditioning.

> Can not ferment in either Cold or Heat extremes. Best is 74-84F

>

> Peace

>

> Ed Kasper LAc. & family

> www.HappyHerbalist.com

>

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

> Re: KABOOM! Questions for more experienced brewers

> Posted by: " Norma " pirie@... virgotx78636

> Fri Aug 24, 2007 8:29 pm (PST)

> Onthe thread of use of heating mats: my experience has been that most

> heating mats are too warm and will " cook " your KT, losing much of enzyme

> life, both in yeast & bacteria. But you can use the mats sold to

propogate

> seeds, which can be purchased in most seed or gardning catalogs or

online,

> maybe even at some nurserys. A number of years ago someone reported

on this

> list the successful use of a small-wattage extension light placed in an

> icechest and covered for folks living in the cold climates. Also

some folks

> place their ferments in boxes and place them close or against hotwater

> heaters. I wonder what they did in the olden days in China and

Korea? Norma

>

[Guest guest]

If my memory is serving me (which often it doesn't) I believe

sunlight is a no-no, as it kills bacteria. I tried to find something

that explained what the 2nd fermentation did, but came up with nada.

Sorry. I am sure someone with some experience can tell you.

jan

> > I too am in sunny southern CA and dont heat much in the

winter. My KT just keeps on goin without a hitch.

> >

>

> Oh, hey, Silani and Zoe!! Where in sunny souther CA are you? I live

> in San Diego.

>

> About brewing KT in the winter, i am thinking 2 things. (1) Central

> heating homes is a relatively new phenomena; unless people back in

the

> day only brewed KT when the outdoor temp is optimal, they must have

> successfully brewed it at lower temps, surely? Maybe it only took

> longer?

>

> (2) Since there is a reason we call it sunny southern CA, I wonder

if

> one could set it in the warm sunlight on winter days and bring it in

> at night? Of course if that is a thoroughly daft idea, I hope

someone

> will tell me.

>

> --

> -

> May the Holy Spirit dance in our hearts!

>

> Sister Gloriamarie Amalfitano, S/FC

>

[Guest guest]

If my memory is serving me (which often it doesn't) I believe

sunlight is a no-no, as it kills bacteria. I tried to find something

that explained what the 2nd fermentation did, but came up with nada.

Sorry. I am sure someone with some experience can tell you.

jan

> > I too am in sunny southern CA and dont heat much in the

winter. My KT just keeps on goin without a hitch.

> >

>

> Oh, hey, Silani and Zoe!! Where in sunny souther CA are you? I live

> in San Diego.

>

> About brewing KT in the winter, i am thinking 2 things. (1) Central

> heating homes is a relatively new phenomena; unless people back in

the

> day only brewed KT when the outdoor temp is optimal, they must have

> successfully brewed it at lower temps, surely? Maybe it only took

> longer?

>

> (2) Since there is a reason we call it sunny southern CA, I wonder

if

> one could set it in the warm sunlight on winter days and bring it in

> at night? Of course if that is a thoroughly daft idea, I hope

someone

> will tell me.

>

> --

> -

> May the Holy Spirit dance in our hearts!

>

> Sister Gloriamarie Amalfitano, S/FC

>