Re: Re: Repeated Continuous Brewing Fails

[Guest guest]

Thanks!

This was exactly the info I needed!

> **

>

>

> Hi Mark,

>

> When i top up my continuous brewing container I always take some of the

> finished KT from the spigot and pour it on top of the SCOBY before I put a

> clean cover on the brew.

>

> Pouring the finished KT on top protects it from molds, Use a clean cover

> each time, it is too easy to reverse the sides and inadvertently put dust

> and mold that had landed on the top into the KT if you turn the cloth over.

> I keep two covers one for using and the other for washing and then switch

> so I always have a clean one to cover each new brew. The cover needs to be

> finely woven like a cotton tea shirt or napkin. Using a wider weave like

> cheesecloth lets the mold in.

>

> Hope this helps, if not, I would change the brand of tea i am using and if

> needed use glass instead of a ceramic container. Tea can carry mold spores

> and one in awhile that can cause your KT to mold.

>

> It is best not to smoke or have any potted plants near your KT.

>

> Peace, Love and Harmony,

> Bev

>

> Kombucha Manna Drops:

> 100% Certified Organic http://KMI.mannainternational.com

> Manna Green & White Tea Extract:

> http://GTE.mannainternational.com

> Made and Packaged in Glass

> Kombucha: " How To Make Kombucha Manual "

> http://amazon.com/dp/B0044XV8FA

>

>

> >

> > I have tried over and over again to do continuous brewing. I can get it

> to the point where the kombucha is ready. I start using it and topping it

> back up, and then it moulds. I've tried adding white vinegar to lower the

> PH, I've used more tea to up the tannin content, I've tried various types

> of coverings/lids for the container, and nothing has worked. I am using one

> of the ceramic water bottle bases for the fermentation container. Any

> advice would be greatly appreciated.

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

TBH I've never done, nor am interested in doing a continued brew system.  It

just doesn't make sense to me (no one try to explain it!!!  I just don't see

the point).

Peace easies!

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To: original_kombucha

Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:17 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Repeated Continuous Brewing Fails

 

Thanks!

This was exactly the info I needed!

> **

>

>

> Hi Mark,

>

> When i top up my continuous brewing container I always take some of the

> finished KT from the spigot and pour it on top of the SCOBY before I put a

> clean cover on the brew.

>

> Pouring the finished KT on top protects it from molds, Use a clean cover

> each time, it is too easy to reverse the sides and inadvertently put dust

> and mold that had landed on the top into the KT if you turn the cloth over.

> I keep two covers one for using and the other for washing and then switch

> so I always have a clean one to cover each new brew. The cover needs to be

> finely woven like a cotton tea shirt or napkin. Using a wider weave like

> cheesecloth lets the mold in.

>

> Hope this helps, if not, I would change the brand of tea i am using and if

> needed use glass instead of a ceramic container. Tea can carry mold spores

> and one in awhile that can cause your KT to mold.

>

> It is best not to smoke or have any potted plants near your KT.

>

> Peace, Love and Harmony,

> Bev

>

> Kombucha Manna Drops:

> 100% Certified Organic http://KMI.mannainternational.com

> Manna Green & White Tea Extract:

> http://GTE.mannainternational.com

> Made and Packaged in Glass

> Kombucha: " How To Make Kombucha Manual "

> http://amazon.com/dp/B0044XV8FA

>

>

> >

> > I have tried over and over again to do continuous brewing. I can get it

> to the point where the kombucha is ready. I start using it and topping it

> back up, and then it moulds. I've tried adding white vinegar to lower the

> PH, I've used more tea to up the tannin content, I've tried various types

> of coverings/lids for the container, and nothing has worked. I am using one

> of the ceramic water bottle bases for the fermentation container. Any

> advice would be greatly appreciated.

> >

>

>

>