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Kombucha Makers Unite; Where to ask and be answered
drc13 replied to kb0426's topic in Recipe Sharing
I'm in Cronulla, I'm pretty sure the local health food store sells kombucha (not sure about plain/raw variety) but the main issue was I wouldn't have been home in time before closing to get some. Not to worry though I ended up with a weird ACV/White vinegar/Starter tea mix and after 5 days of brewing I have a definite white layer formed over the top of the liquid and no obvious signs of colored mold which I presume is a good sign that my brew is going to plan! I've never tasted kombucha before so taste wise I won't have anything to compare it to but if it comes out anything like a bubbl -
Kombucha Makers Unite; Where to ask and be answered
drc13 replied to kb0426's topic in Recipe Sharing
Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately bottled Kombucha will be a little hard for me to track down here in Sydney before the weekend. I could get to the supermarket and get distilled white vinegar if that's any better than ACV. So am I correct in presuming that you don't think I've got enough acid in the mix? -
Kombucha Makers Unite; Where to ask and be answered
drc13 replied to kb0426's topic in Recipe Sharing
Hi Guys, I just started my first ever Kombucha brew this morning. I am a little concerned about the whole starter tea situation though so would like some advice. I purchased my SCOBY off ebay which came with in a small amount (probably 100ml or less) of starter tea. Not being the most patient person I wanted to start big with my gallon sized glass container. I boiled a gallon of water, added 1 cup of white sugar and 8 black tea bags and let it sit overnight. This morning I transferred it into my glass container added the scoby and starter tea. Now I knew this wasn't enough st