kombucha 101 thread! - Page 75

justbreathe · 01-07-2014, 06:57 AM

Good article about some of the myths surrounding kombucha:
http://www.phoenixhelix.com/2013/03/...ths-vs-truths/

shekinah · 01-07-2014, 05:05 PM

Fascinating!

justbreathe · 01-24-2014, 11:09 AM

so, the consensus is that drinking kombucha while pregnant is fine, if you've already been doing it, but, you shouldn't start drinking it while you're pregnant, correct?

Hopetobe · 01-24-2014, 06:19 PM

That seems to be the case. It does contain a tiny bit of alcohol, so I wouldn't be drinking a gallon or anything. I drank about 8-16oz, maybe even a little more, of ktea this last pregnancy with DD, until I just didn't want it anymore (I had HG and very little was appetizing).

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justbreathe · 01-25-2014, 07:25 AM

I wonder if really small amounts would be ok if you were just starting out?

easygoinmomma · 01-25-2014, 10:00 AM

I am sure it would be fine. I usually start out with about 1/2 cup and then work my way up. I drink it off and on during pregnancy.

Soliloquy · 01-25-2014, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justbreathe

so, the consensus is that drinking kombucha while pregnant is fine, if you've already been doing it, but, you shouldn't start drinking it while you're pregnant, correct?

In TCM and Ayurvedic thought, it is not compatible with pregnancy. I drank it during my last two pregnancies, though, with absolutely no issue.

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shekinah · 01-25-2014, 12:09 PM

Lisa do you know why? My tcm practitioner strongly encouraged me to keep drinking it through pregnancy.

Soliloquy · 01-26-2014, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shekinah

Lisa do you know why? My tcm practitioner strongly encouraged me to keep drinking it through pregnancy.

Only what I've read online. I don't remember the specific reasons and it wasn't enough to persuade me. I drank it during pregnancy.

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Soliloquy · 01-27-2014, 05:08 PM

Here is one knowledgeable kombucha brewer who advises against it during pregnancy, it starts about halfway down.

Quote:

Since the Chinese physicians First Duty is to Do No Harm, then the warning is not to give herbs unless specifically called for. When appropriate TCM herbal remedies, in my opinion, is often superior to their western counterparts.

At this time of development TCM seeks to build and strengthen the mother. Through the mother the fetus is strengthen. The image is one of creation and building. Such as that created by Kefir and Caspian Sea Yogurt or Viili. Good, nourishing wholesome foods. Kombucha Mushroom Tea, on the other hand, breaks stagnation and moves the blood. Kombucha is invigorating. Excellent for those people with a lot of phlegm and stagnation and toxins built up over the years. Not good for pregnancy - which is viewed as a form of stagnation in TCM. One does not want to "purge" a fetus.

http://www.happyherbalist.com/cautions.htm

justbreathe · 02-08-2014, 04:19 PM

I was reading something about the continuous brew method and it was talking about it being "safer" b/c you don't ever really touch the SCOBY or transfer it to another container.

With the batch method, could you just pour most of the completed bucha out, leaving the SCOBY and a cup of the mature liquid, and then add the cooled sweet tea to that?

Or is there something about not using the bottom bit of kombucha for your next batch?

(I'm sorry if this has been covered. I really did read through this whole thread a couple of weeks ago but can't remember if this was discussed or not.)

houseforjoy · 02-08-2014, 09:45 PM

i've actually read that handling the scoby is beneficial. the scoby gets the bacteria that is on your skin (that we all carry naturally on us) and adapts itself to it. so like it can actually sense bad bacteria that is harmful to the scoby and make extra good bacteria to counteract it, and it senses the good bacteria and incorporates that. i will have to see if i can find some links

Stiina · 02-08-2014, 11:07 PM

I basically do that. I pour mine out and leave some brewed tea in, then add cooled sweet tea. When the top of thr jar gets grungy I take it out and separate it off and wash the jar. This is maybe once every 5 brews.

Soliloquy · 02-09-2014, 02:49 AM

what they wrote. You can handle the SCOBY. I do. You can even let a metal spoon touch it.

: giggle

The benefit of continuous brew is that you get a mixture of very strong, normally undrinkable kt and very weak, sweet kt. And most people think it's easier. But you need to spend more money on your set-up. I would love to try it but can't justify the expense.

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Ms_Dahl · 06-03-2016, 07:11 PM

I was given a SCOBY on Tuesday. He told me to add a bit more water to what he gave me and add some sugar until I was ready to start my brew. Today I finally got around to reading about how to start the brew and followed the method Soliloquy provided on the first page of this thread. I boiled 4 cups of water with 1 cup of sugar and 6 tea bags. Then I added it to my big mason jar after it dropped to room temp and added the SCOBY and filled it with filtered water. Does that sound good?

01-07-2014, 06:57 AM	#1111
justbreathe Deactivated Grumpy kitten is watching you Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 4,103	Re: kombucha 101 thread! Good article about some of the myths surrounding kombucha: http://www.phoenixhelix.com/2013/03/...ths-vs-truths/

01-07-2014, 05:05 PM	#1112
shekinah Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2,768	Fascinating! __________________ 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)

01-24-2014, 11:09 AM	#1113
justbreathe Deactivated Grumpy kitten is watching you Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 4,103	Re: kombucha 101 thread! so, the consensus is that drinking kombucha while pregnant is fine, if you've already been doing it, but, you shouldn't start drinking it while you're pregnant, correct?

01-24-2014, 06:19 PM	#1114
Hopetobe Rose Garden Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: "Sun, sun, sun, sunny day" Posts: 3,844	kombucha 101 thread! That seems to be the case. It does contain a tiny bit of alcohol, so I wouldn't be drinking a gallon or anything. I drank about 8-16oz, maybe even a little more, of ktea this last pregnancy with DD, until I just didn't want it anymore (I had HG and very little was appetizing). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free __________________ Probably on my phone, and Andrea INTP, DYT 4/1 Wife to B ~9yrs Mom to E 3yo & L 1yo 10/13/09 Last edited by Hopetobe; 01-25-2014 at 07:47 PM.

01-25-2014, 07:25 AM	#1115
justbreathe Deactivated Grumpy kitten is watching you Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 4,103	Re: kombucha 101 thread! I wonder if really small amounts would be ok if you were just starting out?

01-25-2014, 10:00 AM	#1116
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! I am sure it would be fine. I usually start out with about 1/2 cup and then work my way up. I drink it off and on during pregnancy. __________________ ~Normajean~ (isfj) wife to Hubby Hotwheels and momma to all boys The Manatee Lishy Doodles Goose and Charlie the litter trained Chihuahua

01-25-2014, 12:09 PM	#1118
shekinah Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2,768	Lisa do you know why? My tcm practitioner strongly encouraged me to keep drinking it through pregnancy. __________________ 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)

02-08-2014, 04:19 PM	#1121
justbreathe Deactivated Grumpy kitten is watching you Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 4,103	Re: kombucha 101 thread! I was reading something about the continuous brew method and it was talking about it being "safer" b/c you don't ever really touch the SCOBY or transfer it to another container. With the batch method, could you just pour most of the completed bucha out, leaving the SCOBY and a cup of the mature liquid, and then add the cooled sweet tea to that? Or is there something about not using the bottom bit of kombucha for your next batch? (I'm sorry if this has been covered. I really did read through this whole thread a couple of weeks ago but can't remember if this was discussed or not.)

02-08-2014, 09:45 PM	#1122
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! i've actually read that handling the scoby is beneficial. the scoby gets the bacteria that is on your skin (that we all carry naturally on us) and adapts itself to it. so like it can actually sense bad bacteria that is harmful to the scoby and make extra good bacteria to counteract it, and it senses the good bacteria and incorporates that. i will have to see if i can find some links __________________ 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.

02-08-2014, 11:07 PM	#1123
Stiina Rose Garden Not Sharing Exuberantly Anymore Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 9,507	Re: kombucha 101 thread! I basically do that. I pour mine out and leave some brewed tea in, then add cooled sweet tea. When the top of thr jar gets grungy I take it out and separate it off and wash the jar. This is maybe once every 5 brews.

02-09-2014, 02:49 AM	#1124
Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	what they wrote. You can handle the SCOBY. I do. You can even let a metal spoon touch it. : giggle The benefit of continuous brew is that you get a mixture of very strong, normally undrinkable kt and very weak, sweet kt. And most people think it's easier. But you need to spend more money on your set-up. I would love to try it but can't justify the expense. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk

06-03-2016, 07:11 PM	#1125
Ms_Dahl Rose Trellis Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,026	Re: kombucha 101 thread! I was given a SCOBY on Tuesday. He told me to add a bit more water to what he gave me and add some sugar until I was ready to start my brew. Today I finally got around to reading about how to start the brew and followed the method Soliloquy provided on the first page of this thread. I boiled 4 cups of water with 1 cup of sugar and 6 tea bags. Then I added it to my big mason jar after it dropped to room temp and added the SCOBY and filled it with filtered water. Does that sound good?

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