Guest guest Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Laurie...I'd be happy to send you a SCOBY for postage, you're close so it probably won't cost more than $6 depending on size of the SCOBY. If you're interested contact me off list and we'll work it out... Also, I did start a SCOBY with GT Dave's, but discarded that line after awhile as it just wasn't as nice as my others. Gayle WI/USA Step 2 > Hi Everyone... > > Does anyone know of SCOBY babies that I can find locally here in the > great, white nort' of Minnesota? Or .... If it is possible to send > babies through the mail in this below zero weather, does anyone have > one they'd be willing to part with? > > One more question... Has anyone had any luck starting a SCOBY from an > already-bottled product? > > Thanks much! > Laurie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Laurie - Did someone already respond to you? I am in Wisconsin. I'll have an extra scoby in a couple of weeks. I just started, but I am willing to share. Step 2 Hi Everyone... You've convinced me that you can change the taste and acidity of the Kombucha when you brew your own, as opposed to buying a pre-made and bottled product. So... I'm ready to give it a try. I looked at the list of folks in my area that have babies, and was able to contact one of them. She no longer gives them away, but is making money selling the SCOBY babies for a rather large sum. I need to start with a much smaller monetary investment than what she is asking, so..... Does anyone know of SCOBY babies that I can find locally here in the great, white nort' of Minnesota? Or .... If it is possible to send babies through the mail in this below zero weather, does anyone have one they'd be willing to part with? One more question... Has anyone had any luck starting a SCOBY from an already-bottled product? Thanks much! Laurie ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.17/1253 - Release Date: 1/31/2008 9:09 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 > One more question... Has anyone had any luck starting a SCOBY from an > already-bottled product? > > Thanks much! > Laurie Laurie, I've grown my own SCOBY from G.T. Dave's Synergy. It took about two weeks to form. There are pictures in the photo section. http://health.ph./group/kombucha tea/photos I enjoyed the process. Dove It's not easy being a locavore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Laurie...the taste method is what is generally used to determine when a brew is " done " . Quite simply it is done when it tastes good to you! :- ) On or about the seventh day you can start taste testing. The most popular way to do this is with a straw. I cut the end of the straw on an angle and then slip the angled end between the side of the brew container and the SCOBY. Put your finger over the end of the straw after it is down in the brew and then withdraw the straw whilst keeping your finger over the end. Like using a pipette in science class. Remember, your first baby may not be impressive, it is adjusting to changes. Be sure to not disturb the brew until it is ready to taste test, the newly forming baby does not at all like to be bothered!! Just think...in one short week your first brew will be ready to taste! Let us know how it goes on day 7. :- ) Good luck... Gayle WI/USA Re: Step 2 > Hi all, > > My thanks to all who responded in the thread and by PM. I have a > beautiful SCOBY happily floating in a jar of tea. (thanks Gayle) > > My husband has indicated that since we have a new addition to the > family *ahem* that we should give it a name. He is now calling my > SCOBY, " Flapjack " . > > He made such a big deal over Flapjack yesterday (because he was > teasing me, lol) that the dogs now think we have a new pet in the > house and are jealous of the jar. *sigh* > > How do I know when it's done brewing? > > Cheers! > Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 > > My husband has indicated that since we have a new addition to the > family *ahem* that we should give it a name. He is now calling my > SCOBY, " Flapjack " . > > He made such a big deal over Flapjack yesterday (because he was > teasing me, lol) that the dogs now think we have a new pet in the > house and are jealous of the jar. *sigh* > *LOL* That's the funniest thing I've heard all day! -Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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