How to Make Kombucha Tea - Zoobird2024-03-29T07:14:24Zhttps://www.zoobird.com/forum/topics/how-to-make-kombucha-tea?groupUrl=camelliasinensis&commentId=2129360%3AComment%3A22917&groupId=2129360%3AGroup%3A4526&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSaroj Earl said: Congratulati…tag:www.zoobird.com,2010-01-22:2129360:Comment:229832010-01-22T14:54:18.265ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
<a href="http://www.zoobird.com/profile/SarojEarl">Saroj Earl</a> said: Congratulations & good luck with your first batch of kombucha. I'm certain you'll be enjoying your own fresh delicious brew when it's ready. Sorry, I don't know the science of kombucha. And I haven't experimented with length of time for fermentation. I consistently go from new moon to full moon or full moon to new moon, but I've seen that in the warm weather, the babies are much thicker and the taste is a little more…
<a href="http://www.zoobird.com/profile/SarojEarl">Saroj Earl</a> said: Congratulations & good luck with your first batch of kombucha. I'm certain you'll be enjoying your own fresh delicious brew when it's ready. Sorry, I don't know the science of kombucha. And I haven't experimented with length of time for fermentation. I consistently go from new moon to full moon or full moon to new moon, but I've seen that in the warm weather, the babies are much thicker and the taste is a little more vinegary so I often shorten the fermentation by a day or two in summer and lengthen when the winter is colder. I consistently use about 1-1/2 cups of organic cane sugar, haven't experimented with different sugars or amounts. I haven't tried adding fruit juices either. Oh, and I've never refrigerated a scoby. I had never heard that. Let me know if you learn more on that. I consistently get a kombucha that tastes similar to champagne to me.<br />
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Mike said: It's the first thing I have ever fermented. So, there's some science I don't remember. I've always wanted to try brewing. Just never did it. I've read about it a few times over the years. I know that the amount of sugar you put in and the time the brew ferments are two factors that affect the taste and strength. The cool thing about this kombucha is that you can make it with all the favorite teas: green, mate, black, and even flavor it with fruit. I just love the concept. And, I absolutely love how what I've tried so far tastes. I've tried three kinds: GJ's, Carpe Diem, and the homemade stuff from The Jones restaurant here in Gainesville:<br />
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I didn't know it was OK to keep the SCOBY out, unrefrigerated. Cool! Saroj said "She says if you'r…tag:www.zoobird.com,2010-01-16:2129360:Comment:229172010-01-16T15:20:21.026ZMichael Levinhttps://www.zoobird.com/profile/MichaelLevin
<a href="http://www.zoobird.com/profile/SarojEarl">Saroj</a> said "She says if you're using vinegar, it's not necessary to add the tea starter from your last batch. I say if you're using tea starter from the last batch, why use vinegar? I make the best kombucha I've ever tasted using yerba mate." Can I use a liter pop bottle since I don't have a glass jar?
<a href="http://www.zoobird.com/profile/SarojEarl">Saroj</a> said "She says if you're using vinegar, it's not necessary to add the tea starter from your last batch. I say if you're using tea starter from the last batch, why use vinegar? I make the best kombucha I've ever tasted using yerba mate." Can I use a liter pop bottle since I don't have a glass jar?