Guest guest Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 OK, I'm getting confused. Somehow from one of the mails (don't ask me which) I registred to not use all the sediment left in a jar after harvesting for the next brew, because that would inforce the 'yeast'part of the brew. So, what is the best way to proceed? And one other question: I know it says to cover the top of the jar with a cloth or so, but if need be, can you cover it more thoroughly, with a lid or something that is not permeable (to keep bad things out of the brew)? greetz, Vera in Belgium No Starter Pot for Me > I have also added some of the bottom yeasty layer to the brew... > Also, the KT is of a more fizzy sparkling nature, which is nice. I've always swirled the last cup or so in the bottom to make sure the sediment is used in the next batch. I wash my brewing jars between each batch. Is this necessary or can I just leave an inch or so in the bottom, add the new tea/sugar and 'shroom? Lizzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 In message <dj5dks+jpoceGroups> you wrote: > > > > I have also added some of the bottom yeasty layer to the brew... > > Also, the KT is of a more fizzy sparkling nature, which is nice. > > I've always swirled the last cup or so in the bottom to make sure the > sediment is used in the next batch. > > I wash my brewing jars between each batch. Is this necessary or can > I just leave an inch or so in the bottom, add the new tea/sugar > and 'shroom? > Lizzie, It's not really necessary to wash the jars every time .. I don't. I just wipe the inside top and outside of each jar with distilled vinegar on a paper towel to stop it getting sticky and discoloured and dirty. I should take care not to leave too much yeasty sediment on the bottom, though, unless you like a really beery Kombucha ;-) kombuchaly, Margret:-) -- +---------------------------------------------------------------+ Minstrel@... <)))<>< www.therpc.f9.co.uk <)))<>< www.AnswersInGenesis.com +---------------------------------------------------------------+ ...whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, adnirable, excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things! (Phil.4:8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 >I wash my brewing jars between each batch. Is this necessary or can >I just leave an inch or so in the bottom, add the new tea/sugar >and 'shroom? > >Lizzie I don't wash my vessels between batches, just wipe as necessary as Margret described. I do pour out my starter brew into a temporary container so that I can pour my starter over the top of the SCOBY. I decant the starter, add sweetened tea, add SCOBY, pour starter over, don't mix, cover, and wait. I saw this suggested and I've become very happy with it, because by pouring the starter over SCOBY I'm ensuring acidity. --V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 There is no best way. This is a balancing act and depends on how the culture is progressing. Read the following link for more on this: http://w3.trib.com/~kombu/KTBalance.shtml Depending on what you are trying to compensate for, it's often best to avoid things which will further propagate the yeast. But in some cases you may need more yeast to achieve a stronger culture or to impart effervescence. The link above is a troubleshooting guide which will help you better understand how and when to manipulate the culture. - Len RE: No Starter Pot for Me OK, I'm getting confused. Somehow from one of the mails (don't ask me which) I registred to not use all the sediment left in a jar after harvesting for the next brew, because that would inforce the 'yeast'part of the brew. So, what is the best way to proceed? And one other question: I know it says to cover the top of the jar with a cloth or so, but if need be, can you cover it more thoroughly, with a lid or something that is not permeable (to keep bad things out of the brew)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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