Re: Re: Using vinegar as starter ?

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In message <507803.13966.qm@...> you wrote:

> .. " vinegar " as a starter for brewing KT

> Will it affect the taste of the KT ?

Not significantly, as the Kombucha bacteria and yeasts transform the

sugar into similar acids. However, KT is preferable, as it carries

the Kombucha DNA and will help the fermentation of the brew.

First brews often are not as good in taste as later ones and they take

longer to brew while the microflora still find its 'feet' and balance.

> What the proportion to the sugared tea for brewing KT ?

Do you mean the recipe?

Mine is

per litre of water (or quart if you work in imperial)

100 grams sugar (I use ordinary white as it is great food for the culture)

2 teaspoons of tea (or 2 teabags).

generous quantity of acidic starter (1/4 cup per litre/quart).

Hope that answers your questions, SUe.

Margret:-) from misty, cool UK

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