Guest guest Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hi! This is my very first time making kombucha. I'm making my first scoby from some store bought kombucha and I'm worried about some strange looking gooey stuff on top. It's greenish gray and is a bit snotty looking Is this normal? I took a photo of it, but I can't figure out how to attach it to my message. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Thanks Margret, it looks so gross! Do I scoop it off at any point, or just bottle it with that in it? > > > Hi! This is my very first time making kombucha. I'm making my first scoby from some store bought kombucha and I'm worried about some strange looking gooey stuff on top. It's greenish gray and is a bit snotty looking Is this normal? I took a photo of it, but I can't figure out how to attach it to my message. Any help is greatly appreciated. > > Beth, this snotty greenish stuff is harmless and occurs with most brews > at one stage or another. We call it 'ooglies'. > > There are some on my site: > > http://www.therpc.f9.co.uk/family/scobygrow/home.html > > Uploading pictures to the Kombucha Yaahoo site is not really difficult: > kombucha tea/photos/album/0/list kombucha tea: Photos: Thumbnail View > > They would have to be approved first, so it may take a little while until > they come up. > > Developing a viable Kombucha brew from a store-bought bottle may take quite > a long time, and may not be successful, as the store-bought Kombucha > usually lacks a balanced bacteria-yeasts culture, and is usually deficient > in yeasts. > > Keep us updated on how you're doing. > > Blessings, > > Margret:-) > -- > +------------------ Minstrel@... --------------------+ > > creation.com > The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; the righteous run to him > and are safe. (Proverbs 18:1) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 In message <iaku27+tkoveGroups> you wrote: > ........ it looks so gross! Do I scoop it off at any point, or > just bottle it with that in it? Hi Beth, I always strain the KT through a fine nylon sieve before bottling. The nature of the live KT is, however, to keep forming more ooglies in the bottle and even after decanting, if you leave the KT standing longer than a day. It's not harmful at all. It's the nature of Kombucha to be ooglified - it's the nature of being alive ... is being messy! ;-) But it's oh so healthy! Enjoy your KT, ooglies and all! Have a good week! Margret:-) -- +------------------ Minstrel@... --------------------+ http://www.therpc.f9.co.uk/family/scobygrow/home.html http://bavarianminstrel.wordpress.com creation.com ...looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. (Titus 2:13) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Absolutely NOT true! I've grown my SCOBYs from GT Synergy, and my Kombucha has been comming out great! Tavit > > ...I've read about the tea not being very good if you start from commercial Kombucha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Absolutely NOT true! I've grown my SCOBYs from GT Synergy, and my Kombucha has been comming out great! Tavit > > ...I've read about the tea not being very good if you start from commercial Kombucha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 In message <ic43so+fb5ceGroups> you wrote: > ..... I have a thin but healthy looking SCOBY going right now. Hurrah!! > However, the whole thing smells like it's turned to vinegar. Normal! After all the sugar has been converted this is what to expect: Kombucha vinegar. Great stuff to use as starter, add to fruit juice, use as cleaner similar as you would ordinary vinegar. Use it like Cider Vinegar. Great, neat with honey and hot water against colds! Good for facial/muscle massage! > I've read about the tea not being very good if you start from commercial > Kombucha, There is all sorts of misinformational tosh on the web! Also normal! ;-) >.... but can i use the mother that's growing from it even if it's > turned to vinegar? As Tavit says: Absolutely! > How thick should I let it get before I start new tea with it? Thickness does not matter a hoot, but be generous with your Kombucha vinegar as you add it to your next batch. It carries a bountiful supply of Kombucha Yeasts and Bacteria. You're on a winner, Beth! :-) Margret:-) in merry old England -- +------------------ Minstrel@... --------------------+ http://www.therpc.f9.co.uk/family/scobygrow/home.html http://bavarianminstrel.wordpress.com creation.com Every problem is an opportunity to trust God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 YAY!!!! Thanks so much for your help! I can't wait to make another batch of tea :-) Beth > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 YAY!!!! Thanks so much for your help! I can't wait to make another batch of tea :-) Beth > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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