Looking for Kombucha starter

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Hello:

I am new in this love affair with Kombucha, but I already can't get

enough of it. Makes me feel great, clean, energized.

Questions:

I had heard of the starter mushroom being called a " mother. " Is this

the same as a SCOBY? Is SCOBY an acronym, and if so, what does it

stand for?

I had read that all Kombucha is a combination of Lactic acid and

Acetic acid. Can anyone tell me more, or send me to appropriate

sites, on the superior benefits of one versus the other?

Recipes I have seen call for half the sugar of recipes listed here.

Any thoughts?

Finally, I am looking for a mother/SCOBY. I live in Palmer, MA,

halfway between Worcester & Springfield. I would be delighted to

drive to get it, or to pay for postage. Thankyouthankyouthankyou!

Terry