Where did my fizz go?

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Dear Jill,

To keep the fizz, when harvesting my KT, I try not to remove the scoby from my

brew until I have assembled all my harvesting equipment, such as gallon glass

jug, large measuring pitcher, cup and saucer to dip with, strainer, etc.

Then I quickly remove my scoby and set it on a glass plate while I strain and

pour my K T. into my jug.

I cap it tightly, immediately, with a double layer of thick plastic under the

lid, and put it into the refrig. Only then, do I put my scoby back into its

hotel.

My brew never sours and retains its fizz and buzz, if it has any. It isn't

necessary to burp it to keep it from exploding. It often pops when I open it to

take some out to drink. Then I cap it tightly again and it will keep for weeks.

Outside the refrig, it can explode and shoot shards of glass everywhere unless

you burp it every few days. I have never tried this, but have heard others's

reports.

I have tiny counter space, so I use my two refrigerators for storage of my

Kombucha Tea, starter and scoby hotels.

I discovered this right after the Blizzard of 96.

Blessings on you all. LOve. MArge.