3b. question for Ed Caspar re : Bentonite clay and Kombucha

[Guest guest]

Do, I haven't tried any commercial liquid clay with

kombucha, so I can not answer that.

I do believe that any clay (French, Green, etc) will work.

For Kombucha Tea. rate of 1-6 grams per gallon of KT less

for KT that is almost clear and the higher for more cloudy.

Bentonite must be hydrated before being used. It is the

electrical charge, in the case of Bentonite clay = negative

that helps clarify KTand this is produced from the

interaction of the clay and water.

Measure out the desired quantity (say, 2 grams). Pour 3/4

cup of boiling water into a small bowl (for 4 grams of

Bentonite, use 1-1/2 cups of boiling water) and add the

Bentonite. If you do not have a gram scale, one measured

teaspoon of Bentonite weighs 5.4 grams. Use a small whisk

and mix the Bentonite-water into slurry. Mix for at least

two minutes, working out any lumps that form. You want a

creamy consistency. Cover and set aside for 24 hours. Do NOT

skip this step! The Bentonite will settle, so grab the whisk

and whip it into slurry again. Alternative method: Making

Bentonite with 1 pint of boiling Water in a blender. Turn

blender on high for 3 minutes. let mixture stand for 20

minutes. Slurry is now ready. If No Blender Is Available:

Mix 3 tablespoons of Bentonite with 1 pint of boiling water

in a sauce pan. Allow to cool. Then put in a glass bottle or

similar. Shake for 10 minutes. Let stand over-night. Shake

again before using.

For the mineral/ health benefits the recommended dose of

4-5 grams (level tsp) per glass (8 fl oz) about 1/2 oz (15

g) per Quart/liter of KT.

live free and healthy

Ed Kasper L.Ac., Acupuncturist & Medicinal Herbalist

http://HappyHerbalist.com eddy@...

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3b. question for Ed Caspar re : Bentonite clay and Kombucha

Posted by: " canadiangirlsdream "

canadiangirlsdream@... canadiangirlsdream

Date: Tue Jun 13, 2006 5:21 pm (PDT)

Hello Ed, I would like to follow your suggestion to use

Bentonite clay

in kombucha. I went to a health food store today to pick

some up, but

then stopped since I did not know if it is better to use

the dry

powder kind or the liquid Bentonite? I assume probably the

powder, but

am not certain. Also, could I use green clay for the same

purpose? I am

not so much after the clarifying effect, but more after the

minerals in

the clay which I think might add an extra dimension to my

kombucha

experience.

Thanks in advance,

Do

[Guest guest]

Ed, thanks so much for your info! I am still not clear about the

amount to use. Is your reference at the bottom meant for use in

kombucha, or for drinking bentonite in water? I think you mean the

latter?...

Let's say then that I am dealing with 3 liters of fermented kombucha

tea, and I want to reap the benefits of the minerals in the bentonite.

and want to use the blender method. Would I be using 1 tsp of clay to

1 1/2 cups of boiling water, blend in blender for 3 min. then let sit

for 20 min. then add all (the slurry) to the 3 l of fermented kombucha

tea? Then let stand for 4-5 days until I want to drink it?

Thanks again for your kind suggestions and for being patient,

Do

In original_kombucha , " Ed Kasper LAc "

wrote:

>

> Do, I haven't tried any commercial liquid clay with

> kombucha, so I can not answer that.

> I do believe that any clay (French, Green, etc) will work.

> For Kombucha Tea. rate of 1-6 grams per gallon of KT less

> for KT that is almost clear and the higher for more cloudy.

> Bentonite must be hydrated before being used. It is the

> electrical charge, in the case of Bentonite clay = negative

> that helps clarify KTand this is produced from the

> interaction of the clay and water.

>

> Measure out the desired quantity (say, 2 grams). Pour 3/4

> cup of boiling water into a small bowl (for 4 grams of

> Bentonite, use 1-1/2 cups of boiling water) and add the

> Bentonite. If you do not have a gram scale, one measured

> teaspoon of Bentonite weighs 5.4 grams. Use a small whisk

> and mix the Bentonite-water into slurry. Mix for at least

> two minutes, working out any lumps that form. You want a

> creamy consistency. Cover and set aside for 24 hours. Do NOT

> skip this step! The Bentonite will settle, so grab the whisk

> and whip it into slurry again. Alternative method: Making

> Bentonite with 1 pint of boiling Water in a blender. Turn

> blender on high for 3 minutes. let mixture stand for 20

> minutes. Slurry is now ready. If No Blender Is Available:

> Mix 3 tablespoons of Bentonite with 1 pint of boiling water

> in a sauce pan. Allow to cool. Then put in a glass bottle or

> similar. Shake for 10 minutes. Let stand over-night. Shake

> again before using.

>

> For the mineral/ health benefits the recommended dose of

> 4-5 grams (level tsp) per glass (8 fl oz) about 1/2 oz (15

> g) per Quart/liter of KT.

>