[OK} More starter for bigger amounts ? min.brewing time?

[Guest guest]

I just wondered,if i need the double amount of starter (400-500 ml)

for making 4l of tea (using a 5l jar)?

Furthermore:What is the minimum brewing time? our 2nd lot is brewing

now the 4th day ( just put in a 3rd)and we have ran out of

kombucha.We have a good temp. in our hot water cupboard and it has

already formed a scoby.I haven't used very much sugar.I know the

scobies shouldn't be disturbed,but my family here is quite in

anticipation.

Thank you.

and little Oliver (already hooked on kombucha)

[Guest guest]

In message <dq6a3u+l1sqeGroups> you wrote:

> I just wondered,if i need the double amount of starter (400-500 ml)

> for making 4l of tea (using a 5l jar)?

Yes, , it would be advisable. However, if you don't want to make such

a big sacrifice (although it IS worth it in the long run) you could use

less liquid and add a few tbsp of distilled/pasteurised vinegar as well,

adding more protective acidity for best fermentation.

> Furthermore:What is the minimum brewing time? our 2nd lot is brewing

> now the 4th day ( just put in a 3rd)and we have ran out of

> kombucha.We have a good temp. in our hot water cupboard and it has

> already formed a scoby.I haven't used very much sugar.I know the

> scobies shouldn't be disturbed,but my family here is quite in

> anticipation.

I would have thought 6 days is a minimum.

I brew mine longer, at least 8 days, but my temperatures are lower, about

65 F/ 18 C on average.

Do try your brew on day 5 and see what your tastebuds say. A straw is a

good utensil to use and leaves the culture relatively undisturbed.

Watch out for good acidity which carries the health-giving properties.

I use about 90grams per litre (about 3 oz).

You say you don't use a lot of sugar. How much do you use?

The sugar IS important. It feeds the Kombucha culture which transforms

the sugar into healthy acids.

I let several brews ferment at different intervals, so I'm never without

the wonderful tonic. You will find out how much to brew for your own

personal needs and how to space the brews so that you never need go short.

Best wishes with blessings,

Margret:-)

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