http://kombuchatea.tribe.net/thread/5df63f62-5580-4421-bffb-df56f1f90478?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://kombuchatea.tribe.net/thread/5df63f62-5580-4421-bffb-df56f1f90478#6693794b-5a63-44fa-ba8d-935e5a5aa345 i seldom bottle it. (im lazy) but i got one of those two gallon mason jars with a glass lid (i just remove the rubber and metal hardware). the lid sets flush enouph that the fruit flys don't get in, yet it allows it to breath as needed. I have to be attentive, to keep just the right balance, but when i do, then i just pour out my two or three serving a day, and replentish that much tea as well. obviously, in warm weather i drink more, as it brew faster. if i do bottle it, its great to add a tiny bit of rooibos tea and peach puree. when that carbonates- heaven. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:21:32 GMT http://kombuchatea.tribe.net/thread/5df63f62-5580-4421-bffb-df56f1f90478#6693794b-5a63-44fa-ba8d-935e5a5aa345 Flint 2009-06-28T01:21:32Z http://kombuchatea.tribe.net/thread/5df63f62-5580-4421-bffb-df56f1f90478#776f75d9-e683-48d3-8e5e-88361fff5283 I suggest that you leave the kombucha at room temperature for 3-5 days after you bottle. i learned this trick last year and now all of my batches have excellent carbonation. when you take the SCOBY out of the tea make sure you keep a little starter tea with it and dont leave it "dry". Also make sure that your next batch is cooled off so yuo can quickly add it. Good luck! Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:07:59 GMT http://kombuchatea.tribe.net/thread/5df63f62-5580-4421-bffb-df56f1f90478#776f75d9-e683-48d3-8e5e-88361fff5283 christopher 2009-06-28T01:07:59Z http://kombuchatea.tribe.net/thread/5df63f62-5580-4421-bffb-df56f1f90478#b9797744-5eb4-47f2-b979-0de6ea094b06 ....but if you forget, or something happens, you can just use a few tablespoons of plain white vinegar, too. Kombucha is pretty forgiving once it gets going. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:47:39 GMT http://kombuchatea.tribe.net/thread/5df63f62-5580-4421-bffb-df56f1f90478#b9797744-5eb4-47f2-b979-0de6ea094b06 Brody 2009-06-26T04:47:39Z http://kombuchatea.tribe.net/thread/5df63f62-5580-4421-bffb-df56f1f90478#18b9845a-3f8a-4087-acc5-aaa2966e95ef always remember to include a cup of the tea from the batch, with the scoby's, for the next batch. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:49:37 GMT http://kombuchatea.tribe.net/thread/5df63f62-5580-4421-bffb-df56f1f90478#18b9845a-3f8a-4087-acc5-aaa2966e95ef Flint 2009-06-25T20:49:37Z http://kombuchatea.tribe.net/thread/5df63f62-5580-4421-bffb-df56f1f90478#b7381e7b-dc55-4e48-a256-799b4ccccfff Don't worry about the floating scoby, it will rise to the top once it starts to ferment. I drank my first batch in about three days, it was refreshing and delicious. I reused the mother scoby because she was hefty, and I composted her baby. Next time I will just use both. -Christian Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:58:50 GMT http://kombuchatea.tribe.net/thread/5df63f62-5580-4421-bffb-df56f1f90478#b7381e7b-dc55-4e48-a256-799b4ccccfff Christian 2009-06-25T11:58:50Z http://kombuchatea.tribe.net/thread/5df63f62-5580-4421-bffb-df56f1f90478#934557c7-2835-4451-9471-9dd0982dfbf5 So I started brewing yesterday after receiving my scoby in the mail. I followed the directions exactly and used 100% all natural loose jasmine green perals and silver needle white. My scoby is sideways in the jar though, and I was under the impression it was suppose to float on top. Is it okay? Also, once it's done, and I go to bottle it and add fruit/ginger, I just take the mother and baby out and can start two new batches right after right? Do I refrigerate bottled kombucha? Sorry for all the ? Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:38:04 GMT http://kombuchatea.tribe.net/thread/5df63f62-5580-4421-bffb-df56f1f90478#934557c7-2835-4451-9471-9dd0982dfbf5 themoonismyfrnd 2009-06-24T17:38:04Z