Guest guest Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 , glass jars are perfectly fine. The bigger the opening the better and the larger the surface area the larger the mother and thus more nutrients into the brew. Cover the jars with a clean dish cloth using a rubber band to secure it. This keeps out insects, dust and other particles. Unlike plain tea, KT will NOT mold ever, as it's got anti-microbials in it. HOWEVER you have to add either VINEGAR or some of the last batch of KT every time you start a batch. This protects from mold during the first few days until the brew gets going. I had one mold one time before I knew about this step. I do a 3-5 day SECOND FERMENTATION on my KT after I've bottled it letting it sit at least that long at room temperature to finish off the ferment, burn the sugar and get some great fizz. I wouldn't be afraid to leave it out for a month bottled and capped but right now I drink it all so it doesn't get stored long. Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 According to Betsy Pryor of Laurel Farms, you should never add vinegar to your KT - it will introduce unwanted organisms and eventually change your kombucha culture into a vinegar patty. Always use KT from a previous batch. The starter is more important than the mushroom - you can brew tea without one, just using starter, and a new mushroom will form. However, Betsy also says to avoid organic tea and I don't agree with her on that! I have been using organic tea for three years and have not had a problem. I also use the gallon glass jars with great success. I have 24 batches going right now, and I always do a 14- day ferment. The only time I have ever seen mold develop was when the brewing room temp dropped below 60 degrees. Friends went on vacation in October, turned off their house heat, and when they returned, all their kombucha was fuzzy and moldy on top. This has happened to several people that I know - it seems to be a cool temperature thing. www.little-red-hen.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 I found this youtube series very helpful when I was starting with kombucha. This is good info too:http://www.cheeseslave.com/2009/08/14/how-to-make-kombucha/This is one of the most extensive sites:http://users.sa.chariot.net.au/~dna/kombucha.htmTo: From: kellyhead@...Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:12:56 -0400Subject: RE: [ ] Favorite ways to eat sauerkraut? If you do a google search you will be able to find lots of pics to help you out. Too, feel free to email me with questions. Anyway, rather than type it out again, you can find the recipe here … http://ladomesticdiva.wordpress.com/2009/08/20/kombucha-tea/ also, here is a cabbage rejuvilac recipe too: http://ladomesticdiva.wordpress.com/2009/08/26/cabbage-rejuvilac-recipe/ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Chinwe Peele Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2009 9:55 PM Subject: RE: [ ] Favorite ways to eat sauerkraut? I would like to have the recipe for kombucha if possible. Chinwe From: sola_gratia_ 77x7 <Quo.Vadisatt (DOT) net> Subject: [ ] Favorite ways to eat sauerkraut? Date: Thursday, August 27, 2009, 2:10 PM Can anyone share how they serve their sauerkraut? Do your kids eat it plain or with meat or something else? Windows Live: Make it easier for your friends to see what you’re up to on Facebook. Find out more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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