kombucha 101 thread! - Page 8

cobluegirl · 12-05-2011, 10:00 PM

I use pickle jars from Sam's. I also have some gallon jars. Sometimes you can get gallon pickle jars from theaters that sell pickles.

easygoinmomma · 12-06-2011, 06:47 AM

I have another question, if you use berries to flavor your kombucha, do you eat the berries or throw them out?

zak · 12-06-2011, 07:30 AM

Are you refrigerating it after 24 hours with the fruit in (I put fruit in, let it sit for a day on the counter and then put it in the fridge).

I do NOT eat the fruit.

It looks so weird.

houseforjoy · 12-06-2011, 10:03 AM

i put it on the counter for 24 hours with the fruit and then put it in the fridge too. i use purred fruit(i took a bunch of strawberries blended them up and put them in ice cube trays and then i just put 2 fruit cubes in a quart jar), but i don't really drink the bottom stuff either

easygoinmomma · 12-07-2011, 06:54 AM

They had been on the counter for 3 days, but they looked soggy so I wasn't about to try and eat it.

backtobasicsmum · 12-07-2011, 09:37 PM

I don't eat the fruit either. I think you *could* but they are too off in texture for me to swallow them.

easygoinmomma · 12-09-2011, 06:55 PM

Dh tried the second batch today and said it was way better then the first.

So far I have only managed to get the boys to take sips of it, but that is better then nothing, right.

I have another question

how much can you drink in a day or what is the recommended amount to drink per day?

backtobasicsmum · 12-09-2011, 07:00 PM

I'm glad your second batch was better.

I try to drink a big glassfull daily...I don't know if it is something you could really overdo or not...

ReedleBeetle · 12-09-2011, 07:35 PM

We love it! right now, I'm watering it down 1/4 Kombucha and 3/4 water so Isaac will drink it and I'm going to slowly increase the ratio of kombucha.

backtobasicsmum · 12-09-2011, 07:36 PM

Why didn't I think of that? ds3 *really* loves "juice"....even some kombucha would be better than no kombucha!

houseforjoy · 12-09-2011, 08:39 PM

if your new to kombucha you should start off slowly. it does detox you so if you drink to much you can feel really badly. if i have been off of it for awhile i usually start by drinking 1?4-1/2 cup a day and working up to a cup or so by the end of 2 weeks. once your body is used to it you can drink more. i think ronald regan drank like 2 liters a day of it when he had brain(?) cancer--but he was using it as a cure/medicine

--which worked by the way

Soliloquy · 12-09-2011, 09:32 PM

If you get a batch that's too sour it makes an excellent marinade.

I don't eat the fruit but you can. You can also eat the SCOBY.

BTBM, I'm so glad your digestion is improving! Ferments really can help.

I paid $3 for some of my gallon jars but some I got free. If you know anyone who buys things from Costco or Sam's they might have gallon jars to give you. Or ask at a restaurant or deli counter. They just recycle them. School cafeteria is another possible source.

AngelaVA · 12-14-2011, 12:19 PM

I finally grew a new scoby and have my first home batch from the new scoby. Just wondering, what do you think is stronger, homemade or the GT's raw?

easygoinmomma · 12-20-2011, 07:55 AM

I just wanted to come back here and say that I found out part of the reason my kombucha was so sour. I was using a mixed berry blend and that flavor is really sour. I am really liking strawberry and raspberry. I have some apple *brewing*

(that sounds wrong) that I am excited to try. I also wanted to say that I love it way more when it is bubbly!

backtobasicsmum · 12-20-2011, 07:13 PM

12-05-2011, 10:00 PM	#106
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12-06-2011, 06:47 AM	#107
easygoinmomma Rose Garden Silence is golden unless you have boys. Then it means they're into something! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 11,564	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another new question #63 and 64 I have another question, if you use berries to flavor your kombucha, do you eat the berries or throw them out? __________________ ~Normajean~ (isfj) wife to Hubby Hotwheels and momma to all boys The Manatee Lishy Doodles Goose and Charlie the litter trained Chihuahua

12-06-2011, 07:30 AM	#108
zak Administrator Friend of the Fellowship Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The South Posts: 33,212	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another new question #63 and 64 Are you refrigerating it after 24 hours with the fruit in (I put fruit in, let it sit for a day on the counter and then put it in the fridge). I do NOT eat the fruit. It looks so weird. __________________ -zak Wife to MrZak Mama to the ZakKids - 2005, 2007, 2010, 2012 and 2017 Dedicated GCMer since 2003 Administrator and Moderating Cradled, Babes, Breastfeeding, Beautiful Mothers and Circumcision

12-06-2011, 10:03 AM	#109
houseforjoy Rose Garden trying to live like olaf "this is the best day of my life!... and quite possibly the last!" Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: in the sunshine with my own personal flurry Posts: 9,563	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another new question #63 and 64 i put it on the counter for 24 hours with the fruit and then put it in the fridge too. i use purred fruit(i took a bunch of strawberries blended them up and put them in ice cube trays and then i just put 2 fruit cubes in a quart jar), but i don't really drink the bottom stuff either __________________ Amanda, ENFJ Mommy to my bounty: ds 13 years, dd 12 years, dd 9 years , dd 6 and ds 4 Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day?....because I am shaken. 5 But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. 6 I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.

12-07-2011, 06:54 AM	#110
easygoinmomma Rose Garden Silence is golden unless you have boys. Then it means they're into something! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 11,564	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another new question #63 and 64 They had been on the counter for 3 days, but they looked soggy so I wasn't about to try and eat it. __________________ ~Normajean~ (isfj) wife to Hubby Hotwheels and momma to all boys The Manatee Lishy Doodles Goose and Charlie the litter trained Chihuahua

12-07-2011, 09:37 PM	#111
backtobasicsmum Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 29,784	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another new question #63 and 64 I don't eat the fruit either. I think you could but they are too off in texture for me to swallow them. __________________ Karisa W -17 My talking boy E - 16 My doing boy J - 14 My sparkly girl L - 11 My funny boy O - 9 My snuggly boy

12-09-2011, 06:55 PM	#112
easygoinmomma Rose Garden Silence is golden unless you have boys. Then it means they're into something! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 11,564	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another new question #63 and 64 Dh tried the second batch today and said it was way better then the first. So far I have only managed to get the boys to take sips of it, but that is better then nothing, right. I have another question how much can you drink in a day or what is the recommended amount to drink per day? __________________ ~Normajean~ (isfj) wife to Hubby Hotwheels and momma to all boys The Manatee Lishy Doodles Goose and Charlie the litter trained Chihuahua

12-09-2011, 07:00 PM	#113
backtobasicsmum Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 29,784	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another new question #63 and 64 I'm glad your second batch was better. I try to drink a big glassfull daily...I don't know if it is something you could really overdo or not... __________________ Karisa W -17 My talking boy E - 16 My doing boy J - 14 My sparkly girl L - 11 My funny boy O - 9 My snuggly boy

12-09-2011, 07:35 PM	#114
ReedleBeetle Rose Garden Hangin' on for dear life! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WV, I'm a mountain momma Posts: 25,579	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another new question #63 and 64 We love it! right now, I'm watering it down 1/4 Kombucha and 3/4 water so Isaac will drink it and I'm going to slowly increase the ratio of kombucha. __________________ RiAnnon infj Single Momma to LegoCraft May 2005

12-09-2011, 07:36 PM	#115
backtobasicsmum Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 29,784	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another new question #63 and 64 Why didn't I think of that? ds3 really loves "juice"....even some kombucha would be better than no kombucha! __________________ Karisa W -17 My talking boy E - 16 My doing boy J - 14 My sparkly girl L - 11 My funny boy O - 9 My snuggly boy

12-09-2011, 08:39 PM	#116
houseforjoy Rose Garden trying to live like olaf "this is the best day of my life!... and quite possibly the last!" Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: in the sunshine with my own personal flurry Posts: 9,563	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another new question #63 and 64 if your new to kombucha you should start off slowly. it does detox you so if you drink to much you can feel really badly. if i have been off of it for awhile i usually start by drinking 1?4-1/2 cup a day and working up to a cup or so by the end of 2 weeks. once your body is used to it you can drink more. i think ronald regan drank like 2 liters a day of it when he had brain(?) cancer--but he was using it as a cure/medicine --which worked by the way __________________ Amanda, ENFJ Mommy to my bounty: ds 13 years, dd 12 years, dd 9 years , dd 6 and ds 4 Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day?....because I am shaken. 5 But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. 6 I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.

12-09-2011, 09:32 PM	#117
Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another new question #63 and 64 If you get a batch that's too sour it makes an excellent marinade. I don't eat the fruit but you can. You can also eat the SCOBY. BTBM, I'm so glad your digestion is improving! Ferments really can help. I paid $3 for some of my gallon jars but some I got free. If you know anyone who buys things from Costco or Sam's they might have gallon jars to give you. Or ask at a restaurant or deli counter. They just recycle them. School cafeteria is another possible source.

12-14-2011, 12:19 PM	#118
AngelaVA Rose Garden Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 11,512	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another new question #63 and 64 I finally grew a new scoby and have my first home batch from the new scoby. Just wondering, what do you think is stronger, homemade or the GT's raw? __________________ Wife to David since July 2005, Mama to Genevieve born June 2006 and to Gabrielle born February 2009

12-20-2011, 07:55 AM	#119
easygoinmomma Rose Garden Silence is golden unless you have boys. Then it means they're into something! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 11,564	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another new question #63 and 64 I just wanted to come back here and say that I found out part of the reason my kombucha was so sour. I was using a mixed berry blend and that flavor is really sour. I am really liking strawberry and raspberry. I have some apple brewing (that sounds wrong) that I am excited to try. I also wanted to say that I love it way more when it is bubbly! __________________ ~Normajean~ (isfj) wife to Hubby Hotwheels and momma to all boys The Manatee Lishy Doodles Goose and Charlie the litter trained Chihuahua

12-20-2011, 07:13 PM	#120
backtobasicsmum Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 29,784	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another new question #63 and 64 __________________ Karisa W -17 My talking boy E - 16 My doing boy J - 14 My sparkly girl L - 11 My funny boy O - 9 My snuggly boy

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