Guest guest Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hi, I'm also new to this group and kombucha. A stupid question - what does KT stand for and how do I get hold of a culture for kombucha in Sweden? Ernie On Mon, 2008-07-14 at 06:42 -0400, Rodrick wrote: > You're right on ! Probably the same people who say preschool age > children shouldn't drink raw milk, say the same thing for kt. > Rodrick > > Re: Questions from a newbie > > >From personal experience I wouldn't say it prevents you from getting > a cold. I would say it helps you get over it MUCH faster than you > normally would. I also wouldn't be that concerned about KT affecting a > child's immune system since we come into contact with so much bacteria > and viruses and such on a daily basis. I highly doubt that KT is going > to be what makes or breaks a child's immune system. Besides, surely > immunizations are MUCH worse for a child and yet 80% of parents do it > anyway. Not to get all political or anything... just my personal > observations. > > > > some say, children under 4 years old should not consume KT. It could > be that since KT will prevent catching cold, it could not allow them > to build their immune system properly. > > Parviz > > . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Hi Ernie, Not a stupid question at all if you're new to kombucha. It stands for Kombucha Tea. As far as getting hold of a scoby (which is the kt culture) in Sweden, I don't know. I'm in Pennsylvania/USA. Maybe someone near you will see your post and offer to send you one for the cost of shipping. I, myself am only on my fifth batch so I'm still very new at it too. My scoby came 4,000 miles from Alaska, from Jeani, who you will see a lot of on this group. (LOL) Rodrick @ Shankstead EcoFarm, home of The Family Cow LLC Re: Questions from a newbie > > >From personal experience I wouldn't say it prevents you from getting > a cold. I would say it helps you get over it MUCH faster than you > normally would. I also wouldn't be that concerned about KT affecting a > child's immune system since we come into contact with so much bacteria > and viruses and such on a daily basis. I highly doubt that KT is going > to be what makes or breaks a child's immune system. Besides, surely > immunizations are MUCH worse for a child and yet 80% of parents do it > anyway. Not to get all political or anything... just my personal > observations. > > > > some say, children under 4 years old should not consume KT. It could > be that since KT will prevent catching cold, it could not allow them > to build their immune system properly. > > Parviz > > . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Hello, I was wondering how much tea you added to the bottle of GTS. I think it works best if you only add a little bit of tea every couple of days. Betsy > > Hi all! I tried starting my scoby from a bottle of GTS. I steeped my tea, added sugar, cooled it down and added my full bottle (minus a sip, that I poured into a separate cup), covered with a coffee filter and have let it set for about 4 weeks on top of my freezer. After the first couple of weeks, nothing was happening, and I thought that perhaps the jiggle it got when opening and closing the door made it very unhappy. Just out of curiosity, I left it there. Now after about 4 weeks, I see a couple of little stringy things from the bottle of GTS that I dumped in. The tea is really dark, but there is a defined layer of something white at the very bottom of the jar. Is that my scoby? When I lifted my jar down today to get a good look in there, it now has a layer of bubbles on top and has a strong vinegar odor. Does that mean that it is ready? How do I find out if that is indeed a scoby on the bottom? Do I stick my hand down in there and feel it? > Thanks for the help, > Candi > > Ps. > > Also, the sip of the GTS was my only experience with Kombucha, and I have to say, that I really didn't like it. Will home brewed have a different taste to it? Is it an acquired taste? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Hello, I was wondering how much tea you added to the bottle of GTS. I think it works best if you only add a little bit of tea every couple of days. Betsy > > Hi all! I tried starting my scoby from a bottle of GTS. I steeped my tea, added sugar, cooled it down and added my full bottle (minus a sip, that I poured into a separate cup), covered with a coffee filter and have let it set for about 4 weeks on top of my freezer. After the first couple of weeks, nothing was happening, and I thought that perhaps the jiggle it got when opening and closing the door made it very unhappy. Just out of curiosity, I left it there. Now after about 4 weeks, I see a couple of little stringy things from the bottle of GTS that I dumped in. The tea is really dark, but there is a defined layer of something white at the very bottom of the jar. Is that my scoby? When I lifted my jar down today to get a good look in there, it now has a layer of bubbles on top and has a strong vinegar odor. Does that mean that it is ready? How do I find out if that is indeed a scoby on the bottom? Do I stick my hand down in there and feel it? > Thanks for the help, > Candi > > Ps. > > Also, the sip of the GTS was my only experience with Kombucha, and I have to say, that I really didn't like it. Will home brewed have a different taste to it? Is it an acquired taste? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Ok, so curiosity got the better of me. I washed up really well, and stuck my hand in to feel the bottom. It was not a scoby. It was gritty, but I don't think it was my sugar. Not sure what it was. Anyhow, it felt very slimy in there, so I went ahead and dumped it. Oh well, I tried. Anyone in the north central Ohio area that wants to share a scoby with me? Thanks a bunch! Candi > > Hi all! I tried starting my scoby from a bottle of GTS. I steeped my tea, added sugar, cooled it down and added my full bottle (minus a sip, that I poured into a separate cup), covered with a coffee filter and have let it set for about 4 weeks on top of my freezer. After the first couple of weeks, nothing was happening, and I thought that perhaps the jiggle it got when opening and closing the door made it very unhappy. Just out of curiosity, I left it there. Now after about 4 weeks, I see a couple of little stringy things from the bottle of GTS that I dumped in. The tea is really dark, but there is a defined layer of something white at the very bottom of the jar. Is that my scoby? When I lifted my jar down today to get a good look in there, it now has a layer of bubbles on top and has a strong vinegar odor. Does that mean that it is ready? How do I find out if that is indeed a scoby on the bottom? Do I stick my hand down in there and feel it? > Thanks for the help, > Candi > > Ps. > > Also, the sip of the GTS was my only experience with Kombucha, and I have to say, that I really didn't like it. Will home brewed have a different taste to it? Is it an acquired taste? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Ok, so curiosity got the better of me. I washed up really well, and stuck my hand in to feel the bottom. It was not a scoby. It was gritty, but I don't think it was my sugar. Not sure what it was. Anyhow, it felt very slimy in there, so I went ahead and dumped it. Oh well, I tried. Anyone in the north central Ohio area that wants to share a scoby with me? Thanks a bunch! Candi > > Hi all! I tried starting my scoby from a bottle of GTS. I steeped my tea, added sugar, cooled it down and added my full bottle (minus a sip, that I poured into a separate cup), covered with a coffee filter and have let it set for about 4 weeks on top of my freezer. After the first couple of weeks, nothing was happening, and I thought that perhaps the jiggle it got when opening and closing the door made it very unhappy. Just out of curiosity, I left it there. Now after about 4 weeks, I see a couple of little stringy things from the bottle of GTS that I dumped in. The tea is really dark, but there is a defined layer of something white at the very bottom of the jar. Is that my scoby? When I lifted my jar down today to get a good look in there, it now has a layer of bubbles on top and has a strong vinegar odor. Does that mean that it is ready? How do I find out if that is indeed a scoby on the bottom? Do I stick my hand down in there and feel it? > Thanks for the help, > Candi > > Ps. > > Also, the sip of the GTS was my only experience with Kombucha, and I have to say, that I really didn't like it. Will home brewed have a different taste to it? Is it an acquired taste? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Hello, Candy and Betsy!! I would advise not to feed KT with tea and sugar when growing scoby from KT. Simply pour 12 oz Raw Original, unflavored GT's KT into a clean shallow widemouth clean jar. Cover with coffe filter, or papertowel, ruberband tight, put somewhere eyelevel where you can keep an eye on it without moving, or jigglig jar. Do not disturb> surround with a blanket, or cloth that will keep it in dark.In 4-5-6 weeks, itnever fails for, i get a 1/4 inch pretty whitish, translucent,brand new scoby. ( usually consumes all KT, an very little liquid is left. That is what you add starter liquid to and sweet tea. If no starter liquid i would just add another bottle of nice soured KT ..It works every time for me! Really!! Peace,Jahjet > > > > Hi all! I tried starting my scoby from a bottle of GTS. I steeped my tea, added sugar, cooled it down and added my full bottle (minus a sip, that I poured into a separate cup), covered with a coffee filter and have let it set for about 4 weeks on top of my freezer. After the first couple of weeks, nothing was happening, and I thought that perhaps the jiggle it got when opening and closing the door made it very unhappy. Just out of curiosity, I left it there. Now after about 4 weeks, I see a couple of little stringy things from the bottle of GTS that I dumped in. The tea is really dark, but there is a defined layer of something white at the very bottom of the jar. Is that my scoby? When I lifted my jar down today to get a good look in there, it now has a layer of bubbles on top and has a strong vinegar odor. Does that mean that it is ready? How do I find out if that is indeed a scoby on the bottom? Do I stick my hand down in there and feel it? > > Thanks for the help, > > Candi > > > > Ps. > > > > Also, the sip of the GTS was my only experience with Kombucha, and I have to say, that I really didn't like it. Will home brewed have a different taste to it? Is it an acquired taste? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Hello, Candy and Betsy!! I would advise not to feed KT with tea and sugar when growing scoby from KT. Simply pour 12 oz Raw Original, unflavored GT's KT into a clean shallow widemouth clean jar. Cover with coffe filter, or papertowel, ruberband tight, put somewhere eyelevel where you can keep an eye on it without moving, or jigglig jar. Do not disturb> surround with a blanket, or cloth that will keep it in dark.In 4-5-6 weeks, itnever fails for, i get a 1/4 inch pretty whitish, translucent,brand new scoby. ( usually consumes all KT, an very little liquid is left. That is what you add starter liquid to and sweet tea. If no starter liquid i would just add another bottle of nice soured KT ..It works every time for me! Really!! Peace,Jahjet > > > > Hi all! I tried starting my scoby from a bottle of GTS. I steeped my tea, added sugar, cooled it down and added my full bottle (minus a sip, that I poured into a separate cup), covered with a coffee filter and have let it set for about 4 weeks on top of my freezer. After the first couple of weeks, nothing was happening, and I thought that perhaps the jiggle it got when opening and closing the door made it very unhappy. Just out of curiosity, I left it there. Now after about 4 weeks, I see a couple of little stringy things from the bottle of GTS that I dumped in. The tea is really dark, but there is a defined layer of something white at the very bottom of the jar. Is that my scoby? When I lifted my jar down today to get a good look in there, it now has a layer of bubbles on top and has a strong vinegar odor. Does that mean that it is ready? How do I find out if that is indeed a scoby on the bottom? Do I stick my hand down in there and feel it? > > Thanks for the help, > > Candi > > > > Ps. > > > > Also, the sip of the GTS was my only experience with Kombucha, and I have to say, that I really didn't like it. Will home brewed have a different taste to it? Is it an acquired taste? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Leo, A couple of days after I bragged on my teaspoon sized grains, my husband accidentally dumped them on the floor.� He cleaned up his mess, and threw out my grains.� While I was thankful for the clean floor, I missed those huge grains.� I had frozen extras on three separate occasions, so I thawed the oldest, from December.� They are thriving; they started growing right away, making kefir from the first day, even after being frozen for 6 months. LaDonna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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