kombucha 101 thread! - Page 3

Soliloquy · 09-22-2011, 09:57 AM

It doesn't matter. A really small one might take longer but it doesn't matter either way.

backtobasicsmum · 09-28-2011, 09:23 AM

Okay, I'm ready to bottle my tea to make it fizzy. I keep reading that putting it into glass bottles can make it explode. I had been planning on using canning jars with lids...what do you guys use? If I only leave it for, say 3 days, is there any chance of it exploding?

cobluegirl · 09-28-2011, 09:33 AM

I have never had one explode. I did have a cork fly off before though.

houseforjoy · 09-28-2011, 09:34 AM

i have never had mine explode.

i do make sure to leave some head room and i don't screw the lid on super tight either.

backtobasicsmum · 09-28-2011, 11:23 AM

I'm getting excited about this! I got it all bottled up in glass canning jars with fruit (1 with peach puree, 1 with strawberry puree and 2 with blueberry puree). I didn't think to taste it, until I had it all mostly poured into the jars with fruit...it was really good.

Tasted like apple cider. I'm so excited to taste the fruity versions soon. I got another batch brewing right away and next time I'll try some fizzy without fruit. I'm aleady thinking I'm going to need a second glass gallon jar.

zak · 09-28-2011, 11:39 AM

Rock on. I've got mine in glass canning jars (quart size) and no issues so far. That's how MIL has been doing it for a year or two with no issues as well.

I need another gallon jar too.

Off to have some raspberry!!!

JustMandy · 09-28-2011, 12:00 PM

I really want to do this! Where can a girl get a scoby?

backtobasicsmum · 09-28-2011, 12:02 PM

Anyone that makes kombucha gets "baby" scobys, so you just need to find someone local that makes it. I'm sure you could have someone mail it to you as well, if necessary. I randomly found my scoby on my local facebook garage sale site...but we live in a town of 1000 so I knew by second hand the gal who had a scoby and felt safe getting one from her.

Soliloquy · 09-28-2011, 02:20 PM

It can explode. Will it? Highly unlikely. Highly. I usually do my 2nd ferment for at least 7 days and I've never had an explosion. Just fyi you may not get fizz in only 3 days but it will still taste good

Mandy, I mail SCOBYs but I am notoriously slow about it.

JustMandy · 09-28-2011, 02:29 PM

What about this?

http://www.foodrenegade.com/how-to-g...ombucha-scoby/

backtobasicsmum · 09-28-2011, 03:21 PM

I'd say, give it a try!

Soliloquy · 09-28-2011, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustMandy

What about this?

http://www.foodrenegade.com/how-to-g...ombucha-scoby/

, I've done it, it works! Using two bottles will take less time.

---------- Post added at 06:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:34 PM ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustMandy

What about this?

http://www.foodrenegade.com/how-to-g...ombucha-scoby/

, I've done it, it works! Using two bottles will take less time.

---------- Post added at 06:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:08 PM ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by zak

Rock on. I've got mine in glass canning jars (quart size) and no issues so far. That's how MIL has been doing it for a year or two with no issues as well.

I need another gallon jar too.

Off to have some raspberry!!!

I brew 6 gallons at a time.

backtobasicsmum · 10-03-2011, 02:31 PM

So, all the boys tried some peach fizzy kombucha today. ds1's comment "It's zappy apple juice!"

If I can convince dd to try it, I'm sure she would like it too. This is good stuff!

Soliloquy · 10-04-2011, 09:40 AM

It is good, isn't it!!

cobluegirl · 10-04-2011, 10:52 AM

check theaters that sell pickles.. they often have glass jars that they just throw away....

09-22-2011, 09:57 AM	#31
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! tiny update and question post 25 It doesn't matter. A really small one might take longer but it doesn't matter either way.

09-28-2011, 09:23 AM	#32
backtobasicsmum Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 29,784	Re: kombucha 101 thread! tiny update and question post 25 Okay, I'm ready to bottle my tea to make it fizzy. I keep reading that putting it into glass bottles can make it explode. I had been planning on using canning jars with lids...what do you guys use? If I only leave it for, say 3 days, is there any chance of it exploding? __________________ 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

09-28-2011, 09:33 AM	#33
cobluegirl Rose Garden never be afraid of who you were meant to be Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 43,819	Re: kombucha 101 thread! tiny update and question post 25 I have never had one explode. I did have a cork fly off before though. __________________ T4/1 ISTJ Enneagram 9 Ds-T4/2 Dd1-T1/4 Dd2-T2/1 The greatest challenge for most of us is believing that we are worthy now, right this minute. Worthiness doesn't have prerequisites. ~Brene Brown "The Gifts of Imperfection"[/CENTER]

09-28-2011, 09:34 AM	#34
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 question #32 i have never had mine explode. i do make sure to leave some head room and i don't screw the lid on super tight 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.

09-28-2011, 11:23 AM	#35
backtobasicsmum Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 29,784	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another question #32 I'm getting excited about this! I got it all bottled up in glass canning jars with fruit (1 with peach puree, 1 with strawberry puree and 2 with blueberry puree). I didn't think to taste it, until I had it all mostly poured into the jars with fruit...it was really good. Tasted like apple cider. I'm so excited to taste the fruity versions soon. I got another batch brewing right away and next time I'll try some fizzy without fruit. I'm aleady thinking I'm going to need a second glass gallon jar. __________________ 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

09-28-2011, 11:39 AM	#36
zak Administrator Friend of the Fellowship Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The South Posts: 33,212	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another question #32 Rock on. I've got mine in glass canning jars (quart size) and no issues so far. That's how MIL has been doing it for a year or two with no issues as well. I need another gallon jar too. Off to have some raspberry!!! __________________ -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

09-28-2011, 12:00 PM	#37
JustMandy Deactivated Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Among the tall straight pines of the coastal plain. Posts: 5,797	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another question #32 I really want to do this! Where can a girl get a scoby?

09-28-2011, 12:02 PM	#38
backtobasicsmum Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 29,784	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another question #32 Anyone that makes kombucha gets "baby" scobys, so you just need to find someone local that makes it. I'm sure you could have someone mail it to you as well, if necessary. I randomly found my scoby on my local facebook garage sale site...but we live in a town of 1000 so I knew by second hand the gal who had a scoby and felt safe getting one from her. __________________ 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

09-28-2011, 02:20 PM	#39
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 question #32 It can explode. Will it? Highly unlikely. Highly. I usually do my 2nd ferment for at least 7 days and I've never had an explosion. Just fyi you may not get fizz in only 3 days but it will still taste good Mandy, I mail SCOBYs but I am notoriously slow about it.

09-28-2011, 02:29 PM	#40
JustMandy Deactivated Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Among the tall straight pines of the coastal plain. Posts: 5,797	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another question #32 What about this? http://www.foodrenegade.com/how-to-g...ombucha-scoby/

09-28-2011, 03:21 PM	#41
backtobasicsmum Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 29,784	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another question #32 I'd say, give it a try! __________________ 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

10-03-2011, 02:31 PM	#43
backtobasicsmum Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 29,784	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another question #32 So, all the boys tried some peach fizzy kombucha today. ds1's comment "It's zappy apple juice!" If I can convince dd to try it, I'm sure she would like it too. This is good stuff! __________________ 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

10-04-2011, 09:40 AM	#44
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 question #32 It is good, isn't it!!

10-04-2011, 10:52 AM	#45
cobluegirl Rose Garden never be afraid of who you were meant to be Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 43,819	Re: kombucha 101 thread! another question #32 check theaters that sell pickles.. they often have glass jars that they just throw away.... __________________ T4/1 ISTJ Enneagram 9 Ds-T4/2 Dd1-T1/4 Dd2-T2/1 The greatest challenge for most of us is believing that we are worthy now, right this minute. Worthiness doesn't have prerequisites. ~Brene Brown "The Gifts of Imperfection"[/CENTER]

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