Re: can I cut up a scoby for smaller batches?

[Guest guest]

Even a tiny piece will make a batch and a new scoby, although it may take

longer the first tiem. Realize that all it is is Bacteria and Yeast so even

when you put a tiny piece in you are introducing it to the batch. The new

one that forms will take the shape of the jar you put it in.

May I suggest you either ask around for a larger jar or go to Walmart and

buy one for about $4. It will be so much easier to keep track of. But if you

must use a bunch of little jars for now, make a batch of sweetened tea, let

it cool and almost fill your jars with the tea. Plop a piece of SCOBY in

each one and top off with some finished tea. Secure a piece of paper towel

or tee shirt with a rubber band and you will be good to go. You do realize,

however, that if you do 6 small jars that at the end of the brew time you

will now have 6 SCOBYs!

On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 1:12 PM, gravitygoober <saralynn77@...> wrote:

> I have a large pickle jar going right now, and have a backup scoby I

> would like to use, but only have smaller containers. Can I slice her

> in half, or is that a bad idea??

>

>

>

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M

upstate NY

[Guest guest]

Cut it away.. Not a problem

From: gravitygoober <saralynn77@...>

Subject: can I cut up a scoby for smaller batches?

kombucha tea

Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 1:12 PM

I have a large pickle jar going right now, and have a backup scoby I

would like to use, but only have smaller containers. Can I slice her

in half, or is that a bad idea??

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