kombucha 101 thread! - Page 70

HadassahSukkot · 04-15-2013, 08:36 AM

if it helps any, when mine start out, it looks something like this:

I'd shifted the jar and the new baby bunched up, but it did not separate completely from the mother. All the white there are fizzy bubbles. Mine starts out low fizz and ends up fizzy like a soda, if not a little moreso

happyhousewife · 04-15-2013, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Stiina

Good plan.

Oh, what did you have it covered with?

Make sure when it's on the counter that it's still in a dim spot.

I had it covered with a cotton kitchen towel and rubber band.

easygoinmomma · 04-15-2013, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stiina

Good plan.

Oh, what did you have it covered with?

Make sure when it's on the counter that it's still in a dim spot.

It is suppose to be in a dim spot?

I have mine sitting right beside a window.

happyhousewife · 04-15-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by easygoinmomma

It is suppose to be in a dim spot?

I have mine sitting right beside a window.

I have mine sitting beside my coffeemaker now. I did put it on top of a heating pad with the setting on low. I just draped a green terry towel around it.

houseforjoy · 04-15-2013, 10:46 AM

scoby's do NOT like electrical stuff. if you had it on the heating pad the whole time that could be what caused it. if not i dunno

Stiina · 04-15-2013, 01:00 PM

Beside the coffee maker is probably not a good idea either. Draping a towel over it if it is in the open, is a great idea. I have seen people make quilted covers for their jars, if they need to be on the counter.

happyhousewife · 04-15-2013, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by houseforjoy

scoby's do NOT like electrical stuff. if you had it on the heating pad the whole time that could be what caused it. if not i dunno

Thanks. I didnt know that. I only put it on top of the heating pad today because it seemed to be brewing so sloooowly. I have always kept it in a dark, cool cabinet with a cotton dishtowel secured with a rubberband. I have rarely checked it maybe 3 times in 10 days. (I wanted to check it more

)

I guess I will put it back in my cabinet. Gah! I have a problem with being patient!

easygoinmomma · 04-15-2013, 01:15 PM

Does anyone know why it is suppose to be in a dim spot? I find I get the best carbonation if it is by the window.

houseforjoy · 04-15-2013, 01:23 PM

sunlight is antibacterial, if the sun is shining on it it can kill off some of the bacteria. there is one other reason but i can't think of it

Soliloquy · 04-15-2013, 01:52 PM

Lactobacilli cannot thrive in direct light. Darkness is ideal.

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solatido · 04-15-2013, 05:57 PM

It's can't be in a window, can't be in a cupboard, can't be by the coffeemaker, can't be by sourdough or kefir cultures... now I'm wondering if by the fruit bowl is a bad idea...

houseforjoy · 04-15-2013, 06:01 PM

i have kept mine in the kitchen in the corner of the counter, but i love having it in my bathroom. i have put it in the closet or under sink cabinet and it does well in both spots-- but the doors are opened frequently on the closet/under sick cab. for airflow

happyhousewife · 04-16-2013, 04:52 AM

My Kombucha went crazy last night! I forgot to take it off of the heating pad and the mother floated to the top.

blondie · 04-16-2013, 02:11 PM

I'm back in the game.

I've let it go for like 2 months, and have redone it a few times...and I keep letting mine go too far. I dumped out all my KT, and put fresh sweet tea in with my huge, beautiful mother.

Going to check in 5 days, instead of 5 weeks.

pirandellian · 04-16-2013, 05:41 PM

Question for a friends friend (lol)

Starting KT during pregnancy? Bad, ok?

04-15-2013, 08:36 AM	#1036
HadassahSukkot Deactivated being oppressed means the absence of choices - bell hooks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 8,892	Re: kombucha 101 thread! if it helps any, when mine start out, it looks something like this: I'd shifted the jar and the new baby bunched up, but it did not separate completely from the mother. All the white there are fizzy bubbles. Mine starts out low fizz and ends up fizzy like a soda, if not a little moreso

04-15-2013, 10:46 AM	#1040
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! scoby's do NOT like electrical stuff. if you had it on the heating pad the whole time that could be what caused it. if not i dunno __________________ 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.

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Stiina Rose Garden Not Sharing Exuberantly Anymore Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 9,507	Re: kombucha 101 thread! Beside the coffee maker is probably not a good idea either. Draping a towel over it if it is in the open, is a great idea. I have seen people make quilted covers for their jars, if they need to be on the counter.

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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! Does anyone know why it is suppose to be in a dim spot? I find I get the best carbonation if it is by the window. __________________ ~Normajean~ (isfj) wife to Hubby Hotwheels and momma to all boys The Manatee Lishy Doodles Goose and Charlie the litter trained Chihuahua

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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! sunlight is antibacterial, if the sun is shining on it it can kill off some of the bacteria. there is one other reason but i can't think of it __________________ 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.

04-15-2013, 01:52 PM	#1045
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04-15-2013, 05:57 PM	#1046
solatido Rose Trellis Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 3,272	Re: kombucha 101 thread! It's can't be in a window, can't be in a cupboard, can't be by the coffeemaker, can't be by sourdough or kefir cultures... now I'm wondering if by the fruit bowl is a bad idea... __________________ Harmoniously married since 2006 to my wonderful DH SAHM to T, born 7/09, H, born 5/12, J, born 9/14, and V, born 5/17

04-15-2013, 06:01 PM	#1047
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 have kept mine in the kitchen in the corner of the counter, but i love having it in my bathroom. i have put it in the closet or under sink cabinet and it does well in both spots-- but the doors are opened frequently on the closet/under sick cab. for airflow __________________ 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.

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happyhousewife Rose Garden Constantly striving to be a gentle mother. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: East TX(the Ark-La-Tex) Posts: 4,002	Re: kombucha 101 thread! My Kombucha went crazy last night! I forgot to take it off of the heating pad and the mother floated to the top. __________________ Child of the King ISFP Married since 1994 Mama to DS1- 13, DS2- 9, DS3- 6

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