kombucha 101 thread! - Page 64

backtobasicsmum · 11-22-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by solatido

I started my last jar about a month ago and forgot to bottle it

. The SCOBY looks great, should I just remove most of the vinegar and brew more as usual?

shekinah · 01-29-2013, 09:32 PM

This is a friend's. She got her scoby from someone in her town, she used my recipe (from LisaM's at the beginning of this thread) of just black tea, sugar, and water, and it has been on the counter for 4 days. She says this is a black patch and black specks growing everywhere. Those were not there when she got the scoby. Is it normal? I have never seen this on mine before. It doesn't look like the usual yeast strands to me.

houseforjoy · 01-29-2013, 09:36 PM

mine has never done that

, yeast gets dark but not black in my experience. that looks more like mold

backtobasicsmum · 01-29-2013, 09:36 PM

It doesn't look like the yeast strands that I have either. It does look kind of mold like. Can she leave it for a few more days and see how it changes? Take pictures everyday?

houseforjoy · 01-29-2013, 09:38 PM

just out of curiosity what is she covering it with?

HadassahSukkot · 01-30-2013, 12:32 AM

that looks like black mold.

I definitely have not gotten that on my booch.

shekinah · 01-30-2013, 02:01 AM

Ok, I asked her what was covering it, and I'll get back to you when she responds.

I'm actually wondering if maybe her scoby was dying a bit. She did mention when she got it that it smelled awful and really strong ACV scent; she could smell it from across the room. I wonder if it was too far fermented with no sugar keeping the cultures alive in the tiny amount of liquid it had. Would that make sense? Maybe it didn't have a good balance of bacteria to fight off mold growth.

SweetCaroline · 01-30-2013, 05:45 AM

i'd toss it

Dandelion · 01-30-2013, 08:35 AM

I have read that the scoby can grow mold if it grown in a tea that contains oil. Maybe she is using a tea with oil in it?

pirandellian · 01-30-2013, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shekinah

Ok, I asked her what was covering it, and I'll get back to you when she responds.

I'm actually wondering if maybe her scoby was dying a bit. She did mention when she got it that it smelled awful and really strong ACV scent; she could smell it from across the room. I wonder if it was too far fermented with no sugar keeping the cultures alive in the tiny amount of liquid it had. Would that make sense? Maybe it didn't have a good balance of bacteria to fight off mold growth.

You know, I wonder if that's what happened to ours. it got left with no sugars for so long, then got mold.

HomeWithMyBabies · 01-30-2013, 12:49 PM

Mine has been neglected for almost a month.

It got so sour last time I still have that batch to get through.

cobluegirl · 01-30-2013, 12:57 PM

I haven't touched mine in months....

Thankfulforgrace · 01-30-2013, 01:04 PM

I am loving mine! Thanks so much for the info in this thread!

I am a little nervous though, I'm going to need to let mine go 10 days or so instead of 7 so hoping that batch isn't going to be ruined!

houseforjoy · 01-30-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HomeWithMyBabies

Mine has been neglected for almost a month.

It got so sour last time I still have that batch to get through.

when that happens to me i pour it into bottles to use in the bathtub, or to use as an astringent for my face, or in a jar for the counter to use for mean marinade. then i just make a new batch and don't have any for drinking

cobluegirl · 01-30-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Thankfulforgrace

I am loving mine! Thanks so much for the info in this thread!

I am a little nervous though, I'm going to need to let mine go 10 days or so instead of 7 so hoping that batch isn't going to be ruined!

should be totally fine. They can go 4+ wks. It just gets more tart the longer you go.

01-29-2013, 09:32 PM	#947
shekinah Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2,768	Re: kombucha 101 thread! This is a friend's. She got her scoby from someone in her town, she used my recipe (from LisaM's at the beginning of this thread) of just black tea, sugar, and water, and it has been on the counter for 4 days. She says this is a black patch and black specks growing everywhere. Those were not there when she got the scoby. Is it normal? I have never seen this on mine before. It doesn't look like the usual yeast strands to me. __________________ Missina Moved across the country for love. Married in the mountains Sept 6, 2008. Former hotel manager turned placenta encapsulation specialist. I'm finally on facebook! Feel free to add me - Link Zahavah Calvary (Oct 2013)

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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! just out of curiosity what is she covering it with? __________________ 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.

01-30-2013, 12:32 AM	#951
HadassahSukkot Deactivated being oppressed means the absence of choices - bell hooks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 8,892	Re: kombucha 101 thread! that looks like black mold. I definitely have not gotten that on my booch.

01-30-2013, 02:01 AM	#952
shekinah Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2,768	Re: kombucha 101 thread! Ok, I asked her what was covering it, and I'll get back to you when she responds. I'm actually wondering if maybe her scoby was dying a bit. She did mention when she got it that it smelled awful and really strong ACV scent; she could smell it from across the room. I wonder if it was too far fermented with no sugar keeping the cultures alive in the tiny amount of liquid it had. Would that make sense? Maybe it didn't have a good balance of bacteria to fight off mold growth. __________________ Missina Moved across the country for love. Married in the mountains Sept 6, 2008. Former hotel manager turned placenta encapsulation specialist. I'm finally on facebook! Feel free to add me - Link Zahavah Calvary (Oct 2013)

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