kb0426 1607 Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Oh lawdy. Then still fill with hot water to temper the glass, but bring other water to a boil. Dump hot water out and carefully fill bottles with boiling water. I say carefully because they can break if not tempered first. Let boiled water sit for 5-10 minutes. Label will peel right off. Use sticky side to remove leftover glue. Then resort to goof off. I never have to resort to goof off. I am naturally good at it . Kb, preparing to ship them? My offer stands! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kb0426 1607 Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Watermelon cucumber mint just got added to my list of want to try! Nadia B 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nadia B 2149 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I have perfect watermelon in my fridge and a bunch of mint growing on my window. I DON't HAVE A SINGLE BOTTLE. I think I will drink one bottle tonight just to make this flavor :unsure: Kb, deal! kb0426 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Susan W 3553 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I have perfect watermelon in my fridge and a bunch of mint growing on my window. I DON't HAVE A SINGLE BOTTLE. I think I will drink one bottle tonight just to make this flavor Kb, deal! Lol. I have sipped and hurridly sipped the rest for a new flavor. Don't tell anyone but I poured one out for the bottle. I didnt like the flavor..but still. kb0426 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Susan W 3553 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Good question. Supposedly carbonation only happens with airtight bottles. You can still flavor with screw on cap. praxisproject 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nadia B 2149 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I am pretty sure that I've read that metal lids are ok as long as they don't touch the liquid. Metal can actually erode. Just note that you will have to puree all the flavoring, so you can strain it without problems. No big deal I guess. Susan, does your booch get fizzy after the first ferment? Mine is sparkling even prior bottling. I wonder if tea has anything to do with this. I am actually using plain black from Russian store. Maybe that's the pixie dust Green tea batch will give the answer. Now question fro pro-s. What do you do with your new babies? I mean every week I am getting two new offsprings. Even if I keep two as a backup... I can sell them if I find enough booch enthusiasts here. My Dad has the same question. Are you throwing them away? Gasp. Btw, for those who haven't seen, I am bragging. Daddy and his new yeastie friend! Susan, look at these. I am dying. So flipping expensive for the pretty bottle. praxisproject and trezkholl0806 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
praxisproject 1930 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I bought my booch from a market and the lady who made it said to just open the bottle to burp it. It makes a little fizzy noise when I do if it needs burping. If it doesn't, it makes no noise. I can feel the pressure release on the bottle, it's glass with a metal preserving type lid (like a large tall passata bottle). I think a wine bottle with a screwcap (stelvin) seal would work, but might need more burping. the seal on my bottle is tight sitting up, but she said not to store it lying down. Stelvins can usually lie down, but not sure if booch shouldn't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Susan W 3553 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I am pretty sure that I've read that metal lids are ok as long as they don't touch the liquid. Metal can actually erode. Just note that you will have to puree all the flavoring, so you can strain it without problems. No big deal I guess.Susan, does your booch get fizzy after the first ferment? Mine is sparkling even prior bottling. I wonder if tea has anything to do with this. I am actually using plain black from Russian store. Maybe that's the pixie dust Green tea batch will give the answer. Now question fro pro-s. What do you do with your new babies? I mean every week I am getting two new offsprings. Even if I keep two as a backup... I can sell them if I find enough booch enthusiasts here. My Dad has the same question. Are you throwing them away? Gasp. Btw, for those who haven't seen, I am bragging. Daddy and his new yeastie friend! Susan, look at these. I am dying. So flipping expensive for the pretty bottle. Your Dad is so cute. Dont buy those bottles. I paid a ton for 8 of them. Use your adorable GT bottles. Do you need more? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
percypat 497 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Oh no Susan, I'm so sorry Nadia, your dad is adorable Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nadia B 2149 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Everyone is ignoring my baby theowing away question Yes, I am out of GT Just drank cantaloupe one. Not a fan. Taste doesn't translate too well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kb0426 1607 Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Do you have anything like Craig's List where you are? A "Free to good home" ad may help you get them used up. I keep offering to send Nadia my empties for some full ones but I have a feeling Kombucha wouldn't ship too well . Nadia B 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Susan W 3553 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Everyone is ignoring my baby theowing away question Yes, I am out of GT Just drank cantaloupe one. Not a fan. Taste doesn't translate too well. What baby tossing question? Isn't it weird how flavors sound great but dont translate well? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nadia B 2149 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Now question fro pro-s. What do you do with your new babies? I mean every week I am getting two new offsprings. Even if I keep two as a backup... I can sell them if I find enough booch enthusiasts here. My Dad has the same question. Are you throwing them away? Gasp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Susan W 3553 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Now question fro pro-s. What do you do with your new babies? I mean every week I am getting two new offsprings. Even if I keep two as a backup... I can sell them if I find enough booch enthusiasts here. My Dad has the same question. Are you throwing them away? Gasp. I think this might be the diff between batch bree and continuous brew. My baby lived at the top of my vessel and mom lived at the bottom. So the baby got thicker..slowly. You can compost them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Susan W 3553 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Oh..I totally think you should sell them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
percypat 497 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Not that I'm anywhere near that stage, but if you can sell them, why wouldn't you? Pics of Nadia's SCOBYstand at the markets please! kb0426 and Nadia B 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nadia B 2149 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Haha I think I have zero demand in my area of clubs and bars or banks and well more bars I think I should exchange scobies for bottles. Too bad I can't store them horizontaly. Wine bottle racks with booch. Booch cellars. Booch tasting tours kb0426, suth_n_belle, anniejean83 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Susan W 3553 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Haha I think I have zero demand in my area of clubs and bars or banks and well more bars I think I should exchange scobies for bottles. Too bad I can't store them horizontaly. Wine bottle racks with booch. Booch cellars. Booch tasting tours Okay..you turned many offal haters into offal lovers. SCOBY love is so much easier oh pretty one. Ebay..that would be fun. I may pay the shipping just so I can get pixie dust SCOBY. :0) kb0426 and Nadia B 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pjena 1624 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I hope I someday have so many scobys that I don't know what to do with them. Do you have a scoby hotel already? kb0426 and Susan W 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
msssjenna 155 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I just wanted to chime in .. people sell SCOBYs on etsy, either by itself of with a starter kit, like this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/152397911/kombucha-starter-kit?ref=shop_home_active Susan W, Nadia B and praxisproject 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kb0426 1607 Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Cool! I had not even considered Etsy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nadia B 2149 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Yep, kijiji too. I am thinking of making very sweet looking packs (tea, sugar, cloth and instructions) and giving it a try. Ha! Susan W, Frankiekex, kb0426 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Susan W 3553 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I hope I someday have so many scobys that I don't know what to do with them. Do you have a scoby hotel already? SCOBY hotels are awesome! pjena 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beets 1303 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I'd definitely buy a SCOBY from you, Nadia. I'm sure it'd be packed up very safely--and look cute. I'm thinking of ordering one online bc I don't have patience to grow on from GTs. Nadia B and Susan W 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pjena 1624 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 SCOBY hotels are awesome! I have 1 mama scoby in my hotel so far. I have my fingers crossed that the baby does a good job with my 2nd batch so that eventually, I can have 2 backup scobys in the hotel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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