Guest guest Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 In message <b8da681f0801300627l6b9c8766ve94854988571043@...> you wrote: > In answer to question number one...it is quite alright if the scoby curves > down the side of the jar. As long as the scoby stays damp on top to help > it remain acidic enough to avoid mold you should be fine. > > In answer to question number 2...I would put the second scoby in with the > first until your first batch is done. It won't leave you much to drink but > I would then take the first batch when it is finished and use it for > starter tea for two new batches or even three since you will have a new > baby from the batch you are brewing now. > > My personal opinion is that scobys should never be stored in the fridge > since it slows down the bacteria and yeasts. They do fine if kept in a > sufficient amount of finished KT on the counter. What Sandy said here in the 3 points would exactly be my answer too, just to provide a reinforcement! Happy brewing! Margret:-) -- +------------------ Minstrel@... --------------------+ <)))<>< http://www.therpc.f9.co.uk <)))<>< http://www.AnswersInGenesis.com +----------------- http://www.Gotquestions.org ------------------+ God sent His only Son into the world so that we might have life through Him (1 4) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 In answer to question number one...it is quite alright if the scoby curves down the side of the jar. As long as the scoby stays damp on top to help it remain acidic enough to avoid mold you should be fine. In answer to question number 2...I would put the second scoby in with the first until your first batch is done. It won't leave you much to drink but I would then take the first batch when it is finished and use it for starter tea for two new batches or even three since you will have a new baby from the batch you are brewing now. My personal opinion is that scobys should never be stored in the fridge since it slows down the bacteria and yeasts. They do fine if kept in a sufficient amount of finished KT on the counter. On Jan 29, 2008 11:40 PM, Heinz <luv2scrap@...> wrote: > Hey everyone. I am pretty excited. I used my 1/2 gallon jar and started my > tea this afternoon. I do have a couple of questions to make sure that I am > doing this right. > > > -- Live and Love Well, Sandy (Jennings, FL; zone 8b) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 In message <000d01c86380$11f65860$bf0ad318@SARAH> you wrote: > Sandy and Margret - I just had another thought - everything I read was > very adamant about not touching the scoby or disturbing tea while > fermenting. Won't adding the other disturb it? Good question, ! In your case it does not matter. Disturbing the brew won't actually disturb the fermentation, only the formation of the new scoby, which is not really a problem, as you are adding your second one in top of the first on. If there was already a thin skin of new scoby, this will just merge with the rest of the brew and help the fermentation. I might consider adding either a tabsp of acidic KT or distilled vinegar over the top of your brew before re-covering it. Then just leave it alone at least for 7 days.... or until you carefully try your brew. It will be ready to harvest when you like the taste. It should have a pleasant acidity. Happy brewing! Margret:-)UK -- +------------------ Minstrel@... --------------------+ <)))<>< http://www.therpc.f9.co.uk <)))<>< http://www.AnswersInGenesis.com +----------------- http://www.Gotquestions.org ------------------+ God sent His only Son into the world so that we might have life through Him (1 4) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 thank you Sandy. This has been pretty frustrating for me. The woman who gave me the scobies told me to only use 100% black tea because it the KT doesn't properly ferment with a mix of teas (but I know that everyone here believes that you should use at least PART black tea - some even say green or white is okay too). She also told me that all extra scobies should always be kept in the frigde, but that didn't make sense either since it is a product that is supposed to ferment. Can I put a lid on the extra ones? I don't really have a place for them except under my sink cabinet and there are cleaning supplies under there too. In answer to question number one...it is quite alright if the scoby curves down the side of the jar. ...My personal opinion is that scobys should never be stored in the fridge since it slows down the bacteria and yeasts. Recent Activity a.. 40New Members b.. 2New Photos c.. 2New Links Visit Your Group Meditation and Lovingkindness A Group to share and learn. Health Achy Joint? Common arthritis myths debunked. Moderator Central Join and receive produce updates. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Sandy and Margret - I just had another thought - everything I read was very adamant about not touching the scoby or disturbing tea while fermenting. Won't adding the other disturb it? In answer to question number one...it is quite alright if the scoby curves down the side of the jar. ...My personal opinion is that scobys should never be stored in the fridge since it slows down the bacteria and yeasts. Recent Activity a.. 40New Members b.. 2New Photos c.. 2New Links Visit Your Group Health Asthma Triggers How you can identify them. Meditation and Lovingkindness A Group to share and learn. Ads on Learn more now. Reach customers searching for you. . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Sandy and Margret - I just had another thought - everything I read was very adamant about not touching the scoby or disturbing tea while fermenting. Won't adding the other disturb it? In answer to question number one...it is quite alright if the scoby curves down the side of the jar. ...My personal opinion is that scobys should never be stored in the fridge since it slows down the bacteria and yeasts. Recent Activity a.. 40New Members b.. 2New Photos c.. 2New Links Visit Your Group Health Asthma Triggers How you can identify them. Meditation and Lovingkindness A Group to share and learn. Ads on Learn more now. Reach customers searching for you. . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Re: My new adventure! > thank you Sandy. This has been pretty frustrating for me. The woman who > gave me the scobies told me to only use 100% black tea because it the KT > doesn't properly ferment with a mix of teas (but I know that everyone here > believes that you should use at least PART black tea - some even say green > or white is okay too). She also told me that all extra scobies should > always be kept in the frigde, but that didn't make sense either since it > is a product that is supposed to ferment. Can I put a lid on the extra > ones? I don't really have a place for them except under my sink cabinet > and there are cleaning supplies under there too. > > ...I would personally try to find a place almost anywhere EXCEPT under the kitchen sink, expecially with cleaning supplies there. The top of your fridge would so much, much better! Almost anyplace would do much better! That is just my opinion....but if mold is going to grow in a household...under the kitchen sink is a prime spot and any odors from your cleaning supplies could/would be problematic. Gayle WI/USA (curently 1F/-17C and blustery) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 > I know that everyone here believes that you should use at > least PART black tea - some even say green or white is > okay too Actually, I don't know that anyone believes that's entirely necessary. On experimentation, it appears that, while at least 25% C. sinensis (black, white, green, whatever -- though I prefer to save white tea for hot tea where I can savour it, as it's generally much more nuanced than the equivalent green) will help keep the familiar " kombucha " flavour, it's not at all necessary. I've cultured in 100% roobios before. The only thing to be careful of is teas with a high essential oil content (mint, chamomile, etc) should be tested with a spare scoby in increasingly-greater concentrations to ensure that you're not " disinfecting " your mother culture. > She also told me that all extra scobies should always be > kept in the frigde, but that didn't make sense either > since it is a product that is supposed to ferment. They should be kept in the fridge to lower their metabolic rate so they don't die for lack of food. > Can I put a lid on the extra ones? I don't really have a > place for them except under my sink cabinet and there are > cleaning supplies under there too. Keep the extras in the fridge with a bit of k-tea to keep them happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 > In answer to question number one...it is quite alright if the scoby curves > down the side of the jar. ...My personal opinion is that scobys should never be stored in the fridge > since it slows down the bacteria and yeasts. In the case of long-term storage, slowing down is what you want. If they don't slow down and aren't " fed " , they'll start dying off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 > I would have to disagree with you on this point. I > keep all of my extra scobys in jars sitting on my kitchen > counter in nothing but finished KT and they do just fine. > I have NEVER pulled a scoby from the hotel because it has > died off. Even after months and months of sitting there > they are still viable, make great KT and are happy as > clams buried in the sand. Mayhap it has something to do with the temperature around here. It gets easily into triple digits in the heat of summer, and I don't run my A/C while I'm not in the house (and rarely when I am). I've not had unfed babies last more than a month or so in room-temp KT without being refrigerated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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