Lawrence's extra scoby

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What is a good way to store an extra SCOBY? It's always good to have a backup.

Thanks -

Lawrence "

I store mine at room temp in tea, or half tea and half

water. I keep it slightly sweet by tasting every 3 days, adding sugar if

necessary - organic sugar is said to be best. Then every now and then I take

the scoby out, drain the liquid carefully and clean out yeast from the bottom

(too much yeast puts the matrix out of balance I find) - clean the jar and lid

with running water and a brush, then replace the contents.

What is the most common method of freezing and then reconstituting extra SCOBYS?

Thanks - Lawrence "

I would never freeze a scoby. I was given one which

had been in the fridge for months, allegedly in a 'dormant state' and now it

does not seem to be able to reproduce at room temp, to the distress of its

original owner. As they thrive in room temp., I would just make extra jars of

them and start giving them away.

best, Lizzie in Oz

best, Lizzie in Oz