First brew update: Dreams etc.

March 27, 2012

I hope I am not posting too much. This is a new journey for me. Yesterday I gave

everyone their first taste of Kombucha. Just 2 oz for each of the 5 kids, and 2

for my hubby. I took about 3 oz I think. I thought it tasted good, everyone else

thought it was drinkable, but a little tart. I hope this isn't TMI but it moved

some bowels in our house within an hour. I think it was a bit hard on hubbys

stomach, he said he felt like he took an Am Pm (an herbal bowel cleanser that is

quite strong.) That is good news!!!! I think I need to go with a sweeter brew

for him though, and we all need to take it early in the day rather than later

because my already energetic boys would not quit last night, and hubby had

insomnia.

I on the other hand slept, but had bizzarre vivid dreams in full color, with

plot and audible music. This isn't particularly a new experience for me, but it

hasn't happened in a long time. Unfortunately the dreams were the horror film

genre. Quite disturbing. Seriously if I penned this stuff it would be as good as

King, but I don't really want to subject anyone to that. I myself loathe

horror films. I just wish I could have some vivid beautiful dreams. I have had

nightmares ever since I can remember, as little girl they were very intense. And

this is not stuff that is conjured up after happening in my life, or that I have

ever experienced. My brain just seems to find bizzare things. Any way, sorry

about that rabbit trail.

I started a continuous brew for my second batch. Will try to keep it on the

sweeter side this time, and take it in the morning!!

Modiste

March 27, 2012

How cool, Modiste, of you to share your experiences!

re. " TMI, " I think most of us are aware of kombucha's ability to " move you, "

lol. You are right that a less tart brew might not have quite as much an

effect, but it's still good for hubby & the kids! Also, the longer they drink

kombucha, they'll probably start appreciating brews that are more tart.

Don't forget that you can mix a " young " kombucha with a " mature " kombucha (helps

dial down the sour level). You might also consider mixing your tart kt w/

something else they would normally drink, such as fruit juice, or seltzer/soda

water. After all, drinking kombucha should be an enjoyable experience, not a

chore!

Enjoy the journey,

Vicki in Orlando

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> I hope I am not posting too much. This is a new journey for me. Yesterday I

gave everyone their first taste of Kombucha. Just 2 oz for each of the 5 kids,

and 2 for my hubby. I took about 3 oz I think. I thought it tasted good,

everyone else thought it was drinkable, but a little tart. I hope this isn't TMI

but it moved some bowels in our house within an hour. I think it was a bit hard

on hubbys stomach, he said he felt like he took an Am Pm (an herbal bowel

cleanser that is quite strong.) That is good news!!!! I think I need to go with

a sweeter brew for him though, and we all need to take it early in the day

rather than later because my already energetic boys would not quit last night,

and hubby had insomnia.

> I on the other hand slept, but had bizzarre vivid dreams in full color, with