IF YOU MAKE KOMBUCHA YOU BETTER WATCH THIS!!!

[@myparallaxview]

I used to get bronchitis (lasting months) every year & pneumonia nearly every year. Had pneumonia 13 times AFTER getting the pneumonia vaccine about 16 years ago. I had good diet & took tons of vitamins & herbs (also went gluten, corn, soy, sugar free). Sambucus was the only thing that helped, and liposomal vitamin C helped a lot, these made the bronchitis & pneumonia shorter, but did not prevent. about 2 years ago I started drinking ginger kombucha - I have not been sick at all for 2 years! First time in my entire life to be free of these (first pneumonia when I was 6 months old). Don't know if it is the ginger, or the kombucha, or the combo (not willing to experiment b/c I'm just so happy to be free of lung problems). I think most people drink kombucha as a morning tonic, but it makes me sleepy, so I use it before I go to sleep & it helps me sleep better. So I am a HUGE FAN of ginger konbucha!

[@Praiz7]

WOW!

[@myparallaxview]

Wow it is! The sad thing is that I tried kombucha many years ago, but got too freaked out about some blob growing in something sitting out on the counter for a week - I was too scared about bad bacteria & what was it anyway so I stopped... but now more research & I understand the process of fermentation and how safe it is, so tried it again - with spectacular results!

[@kparziale6131]

Sandra, the cheapest and easiest way to get a starter "scoby" is to purchase a bottle of kombucha. Then leave it open with some cheese cloth over the top, and it will form it's own "scoby". You can then use it to make yours, and use the kombucha liquid for your starter. Other than that , if you have a friend making kombucha...they might give you a scoby and some starter tea for free.

[@barbarahogan4796]

k parziale I can't find the scoby at? Or did I miss it. .

[@angiekrajewski6419]

k parziale thank you very much for the tip i will try tomorrow...i did start to make my kombucha...like one blog said bit it took really so many days around three weeks.even more.....and it turned out when i tried to. Do a batch of kombucha one my scoby done..the scoby turned out with a bad looking mole on it so i threw it away ...i wanted it to be a natural color not with bad looking mole .... I will try your way tomorrow..thanks ...

[@donnataylor8188]

Thank you. I love Kombucha. I brewed it years ago and stopped for awhile. I've got back into it and have been really enjoying it. I love the second fermentation where you add some fruit or juice and leave it for 3 days. I have found out so much more about the health benefits. You can also use raw honey instead of sugar, you call it 'Jun'. With Jun you use green tea. This also is very beneficial. Thanks again.

[@CatherineWesley-xw7ih]

Got hubby onto the kombucha with fruit juice, have a mix of green tea and regular with honey and now trying the green tea. I can't thank you enough for all the helpful info you give us all.

[@dawncierelli1510]

I MADE KOMBUCHA!!! I MADE KOMBUCHA!!! I MADE KOMBUCHA!!!! THANK YOU STACY!!! YOU'RE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just finished my 1st batch--I'm on to my 2nd ferment---with organic tart cherry juice!!! I was going to add elderberry juice but it had agave in it--so I just used the other juice! You guys are awesome in what you do, your videos, what you guys do on a daily basis in teaching others--it is really a sacrifice at times, I'm sure, for you, but a pleasure because you are servants...so I just want you to know, that this was HUGE for me...(I'm the chef that made the knife comment to you the other day)---would never disrespect to you when commenting, just want to help ..... be blessed out there you two! My hubby & I LOVE your channel and so admire you in your efforts...our homestead is coming along--one day at a time...we just are so encouraged by your channel!

[@Chimonger1]

Naturally occurring Fluoride [not so toxic], is a Different, from the kind added to municipal water supplies and dental products [which is quite toxic, and from industrial waste streams].

[@Sbannmarie]

oh didnt' know that thanks

[@direstraights]

I've read that IF you're bathing in City water one can use Vitamin C Ascorbic or Tablet form in and then Bentonite Clay to absorb all the toxins. (Not using any other bath products so as not to change the chemistry) What is the difference ? Did your say? Cos' flouride is flouride no? Thanks

[@Chimonger1]

@@direstraights I only know, that if trying to filter fluoride out of a muni water supply, a Different kind of filter is required, because fluoride cannot be blocked by a carbon filter. That said… For shower/bath, whatever chemicals are in the water, there are charcoal filters that greatly reduce much of it, as it comes thru the faucet & filter, but, again, charcoal does not stop fluoride. Vit. C is antioxidant in the body; I have not seen any data proving it does/not stop toxins in the water for bath or shower. Bentonite clay…similar…have Not seen any data proving if it captures toxins in bath water, but, people have used it internally to scavenge toxins from the gut. That would only capture toxins in the gut, it won’t pull toxins out of deeper tissues very well; same used on skin, it can pull some out of skin, but not from deep tissues. Also, caution using clays!! Whether you drain to a septic or to muni sewer, clay gums up the system! If you used 1 c. clay powder per bath, weekly, in an average year, that amounts to poundage of clay settling into your septic tank, or, clogging the screens of muni sewer treatment systems. Might try researching what plant greenery, or maybe chlorella, would detox fluoride & other toxins…chlorella does, & that would just compost in a septic tank. But it would be costly to bathe in! Might take spirulina/chlorella tabs daily, &/or, try skin masks to draw-out toxins.

[@mdouble100]

I make kombucha using something called the continuous brew method. I have a crockery container in the corner of my counter. I replace the tea and the SCOBY and keep the brew going. I have a tap on the container which allows me to just pull off some of the brew as needed. It's a really convenient method.

[@QLH.U2bbers]

Same here - love it this way.

[@tracyflenner]

I do mine the same way but my tap no longer works so I take the Scoby out, pour the kombucha in another container so I can pour it into jars without making a mess the put some liquid and the Scoby back in the original container and start another batch.

[@kindeyes8349]

I did continuous brew kombucha using a water dispenser like you have. I loved it, also had a kombucha hotel for the extras that I kept in a dark place. I read that if you continually used the lighter herbal teas that you can rejuvenate your scoby by doing a black tea brew ever 6th time or so. Love the drink especially with ginger in the second ferment.

[@beckyjo1956]

Can't wait to get my scoby, I already have my bottles, and jar, and my organic tea, Thank you, Stacy for all your health advice...

[@chasstanford1973]

So, I'm perusing your older videos Stacy because I want to make kombucha. Last night I tried a raspberry hisbicus flavored one from the grocery store. I loved it! I've ordered a scoby starter kit from Amazon. I can't wait to start making my own. Such wonderful health benefits. Your instruction and knowledge is very helpful! Thank you!

[@vinnettepope8255]

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful teaching information and teaching lesson on teas and tea bags.

[@lucygreene1267]

Aloha, I've been making kombucha now for about 2 months and there are no more stomach issues with raw vegetables or meat. I used to have extreme bloat within 30 minutes of a meal and it would last for hours . Turns out that I haven't been producing sufficient HCL to open the duodenal valve so the food just sat in the warm and moist stomach and began to ferment. I am a kombucha convert!

[@heatherk8931]

Lucy Greene, I know your post was 2 yrs ago, but just seeing it. You mentioned duodenal valve.. I had pancreatic cancer and the Whipple procedure, so the whole thing is gone and more. Do you still drink kombucha and hows your health? I've only recently heard about this and wonder how it would affect my digestion. Thanks a bunch!

[@Sbannmarie]

aloha that is awesome

[@joanray6897]

I have had a similar experience Lucy. I suffered terribly with IBS and my life became a complete misery. I couldn't go to the shops or any public gatherings, in fact I couldn't move more than 10 steps away from a bathroom it was so bad. Well meaning friends advised me to go to the doctor and he would give me a tablet, ( I already consume 350 tablets a month!) Out of sheer desperation I started looking into kombucha making and have not looked back since. Life is such a pleasure for me now... I can go out with friends and socialise and generally just enjoy life without having to check out where the nearest bathroom is first when I arrive at a function and taking the seating position nearest the door of said room! I'm not saying this is the answer for everyone but it certainly changed my life for the better! I drink one large glass of fruit flavoured kombucha a day.

[@MarvinWadeBarr]

SCOBY: Symbiotic Colony Of Bacteria & Yeast The thicker it gets the faster it brews, up to a point. You can eat the extra SCOBY also! There are recipes to be found including making a fruit roll up.

[@teeshastutzman2717]

Just started fermenting, so I'm excited to try your tips! Thanks!

[@BirdieRN71]

You got me motivated to get back to it. I had Lupus flare up and stopped making it. Time to making the scoby again.

[@kerrihatz2410]

Thanks Stacy, I have been making Kombucha for years and did not know that about the fluoride, will be switching teas now....love what you both stand for and are teaching others.

[@adriaanstander4430]

Thanks for a great video. I grew up with Rooibos tea in South Africa (rooibos is an Afrikaans word for red bush), now living in Australia and always have loads of it in my pantry. Tried it with Kombucha and it works very well.

[@jenniferrosenberger2549]

I had read somewhere that the older the SCOBY the more bacteria it had and the better it was for you. I keep my oldest one (the mother) and I feed the babies to my chicks. Just opposite of you. I liked your method for brewing the tea directly in the jars you're going to ferment in. Something so simple yet I never thought to do it that way. Also learned about bitterness from putting too hot of water on the teabags. Great episode.

[@WillowCreekHomestead]

Loved the bonus!!! Thanks!!! I'm about a month in making my own kombucha!!! Love it!! Thanks so much for the info!!

[@TheWonderwy]

Thanks Stacy. I have the feeling that some day in the future I will be making Kombucha. It has always been so mysterious to me, and the skoby looks rather icky, so I never tried it. However, you make the benefits sound to good to pass up for the small problems I have had with it in the past. Thanks for that and all you do to try to pass on good health info to us. You are a blessing in this day and age.

[@rebeccasmith8087]

Stacey, when I made mine I used black strap molasses instead of sugar, I then did a second fermentation with organic cherry juice. I let it sit of three more days and refrigerated. It tasted a bit like a mild ale. I used the molasses because I didn't have any sugar. I have since purchased some organic raw sugar. But I think I actually liked the first batch the best.

[@egordon9482]

Sounds awesome with molasses! Definitely going to try that! I'm thinking that kvass with kombucha starter would be good also.

[@natureboy6410]

How much molasses per gallon?

[@TheKristenGibson]

I was wanting to try using molasses instead of sugar! So it turned out? Did you use a cup of molasses for a gallon?

[@gailelizabeth14]

Have been wanting to make kombutcha--will have to give it a try. Thanks for all the great tips!

[@yellowbird30]

Thanks for the information action about the sugar too! Good to know that cane sugar can not be modified......another ingredient that I will always look for!!

[@notthistime2492]

I stayed until the very end! Thanks for the bonus! You guys are great!

[@briantrombley8817]

Thanks Stacy, your information will really help me in fine-tuning my kombucha making skills!

[@piratedogsfarmstead6856]

Thanks for another great video. Not ready to make my own yet as the farm is in transition, but hopefully, soon I can start putting some of these lessons into action.

[@williamwelch7]

You are such a wonderful wealth of information, Stacy! I had no idea about fluoride concentration in tea....as we say in the south...who'd a thunk it? And kudos to Doug...keeping the hay and straw rotated for freshness shows your diligence and good stewardship of your animals! (Proverbs 27:23) Shalom

[@trzrpug]

Glad I stayed until the end. I could never figure out when to switch it. thank you.

[@jimclaire7996]

Wow, great video. I am going to look for the started. I am also starting to make salad dressing. I am a big coffee and tea Drinker. I rarely drink hot tea, but I drink a lot of cool,and cold tea. I prefer black tea.

[@sherryslr]

Great video! I like your story line at the beginning. It's always good to see both of you for at least a bit in your videos. Thanks for the total Kombucha overview. I love the way you went through everything. I have my first new batch of Kombucha in my pantry right now. I used to use this daily about 25 years ago. I never felt better. Very few people were using it then. I made a batch last year and didn't trust myself to drink it even though it tasted great. You have helped me find the confidence to just trust myself and do these things that always made sense to me. Thank you! You genuinely are great teachers and an inspiration.

[@julieunger1989]

I add cut up fruit, turmeric, or ginger after brewing. It gives it a nice kick. Thank you guys. love your videos.

[@karenregnier5050]

Chickens love scobies! You don't need a scoby to brew, just strong starter

[@goshenmmacom5207]

Natural fluoride is very different than what's commercially produced for public water utilities.

[@michelebryant4644]

Thank you Stacy! We just started our first Kombucha today. We are looking forward to the finished product. Thanks Again!

[@kevinmckinley9801]

glad you get the truth out about kombucha tea. we have been doing it for many years. turned out lots of Scoby's to our friends along with a starter bottle. good flavor along with the bubbles. kind of Apple cider flavor. you guys are sharp, in case you didn't know. thanks for all of your info.

[@deannastarr6046]

My 8 yr old drank some the other night :-) Made me laugh. He even took a second drink and finished off the glass. So hopefully a true Kombucha drinker in the making.

[@ellelatorre2893]

Thank you for this video. I an interested in kombucha and will get started soon, just have to purchase some scoby.

[@roxieamos]

Second or third time I watched this and still intresting. Love your site

[@QLH.U2bbers]

This HHomie here, has a Scoby Hotel, with one that had gotten so thick, I cut it up and put it in my compost. I understand that it is supposed to be great for feeding the soil. :)

[@kparziale6131]

Yes, blend it in a blender to break it down into a pour able plant food it's fantastic. My roses and fruit trees love it.i

[@saralynndunkerson2509]

Great idea!

[@tiffanylambert3312]

great info Stacy thanks we are going to be try this and making this hopefully soon

[@truthseekertoday2377]

Thank you for the tip of using the younger scoby.

[@GearedAndReady]

You guys are great! Keep up the good work! One quick note, Rooibos teas does not contain any caffeine. I owned and operated a Coffee / Tea café for sometime. Roasted my own coffee ect... Very familiar with coffee's and teas. Rooibos comes from a small bush in South Africa, it is more of an Herb, and the plant is very low in tannins, and naturally does not contain any caffeine. Have a blessed day. Thank you for all your hard work!

[@Scorpiomary]

I found I don't need the scobby to ferment the kombucha. I take out the scobby every time. It's the starter that makes the fermentation process. Good information. I am experimenting with fruit and juice in second fermentation. Really beautiful flavors.

[@redatlanta6419]

Fermenting for health! Thanks folks for the videos!

[@WhatDadIsUpTo]

I'm older than both yall, but just YESTERDAY discovered kombucha. Cost is not an issue right now, but I'm quickly becoming a fan of fermentation, so will likely start making my own. THANK YOU !!!

[@roxieamos]

Found a local guy giving away a scobie and some Kirfir seeds, I am so excited to try these. I bought the powder from the health food store and my kirfir kept separating, so I drank the whey and made a spread out of the curds. Found out it is too warm in here. Hope it works this time. Thank you.

[@sidehustle2478]

ok so you take a piece of the one you are getting rid of is that the younger one you will start to use moving forward. great stuff Stacy ty

[@ksingleton101]

Can someone help me get off insulin or reduce the amount I use daily. I spent over $11k on insulin last year and have been told the cost has increased this year. I'm told my wife and I make to much to get assistance with the cost of medication and we would really like to spend that money on some Property we purchased a couple of years ago. I have limited my Starch intake and don't eat or drink anything with sugar. We have also limited our salt intake which helps with swelling of my legs and feet. Thank you Doug and Stacy for sharing and teaching us so much. God Bless you both!

[@angelous7774]

Very nice information thanks so much!! God bless you guys...

[@stonesthrowacres2216]

Thank you for mentioning the Weston A Price Foundation! Do you have a local chapter? We do here and our chapter leaders are amazing!

[@celinebridges7817]

Hey Stacy. Wow what a great video. Never heard of kombucha tea .that great information. Always looking for something healthy.i have to try it out .thanks .stay warm . Blessing 😃

[@shelliswillow]

thank you for saying something about the thickness..I have one that is....so I will separate them...thank you for everything...I just bought the nurturing book for and me and my daughter ( for her birthday )

[@ka6148]

You always have such helpful tips, that bit at the end was very helpful

[@Carolynkauff]

I have been making kombucha for several years now and did not know about the fluoride, and thank you for the tips!

[@kimbermoss]

I am using an Oolong organic and green tea organic and am finding my SCOBY is really tiny. I am going to get some black organic tea to add to the mix and see what happens. Thanks for sharing. I love this stuff you do Stacy! 👍🏼

[@JoshuaSmithHomesteader]

Great info Stacy. Thanks for the bonus I was given a scobi and I will give this recipe a go. Cheers!!!

[@SRHurst-kj5mx]

Folks might like to know that if they have a tea ball it should be stored in an air tight container and have boiling water poured over it before every use. Why? So that anything in the air that forms dust on the tea ball is washed away or not allowed to get into your tea that you're drinking.

[@suzanneholt8011]

Great suggestions, I also have caffeine issues, really appreciate the tea type advice

[@urbangalfarmroots]

Perfect time for me to watch this video--in particular the info on flouride, types of teas, and the scoby. Thank you ❤

[@EddieEvans-w7l]

Love Weston Price foundation!!!Thank you for all the information you have given in this video, Stacy.

[@kimberly6599]

Thanks this was great, I learned a lot! I'm going to give it a try. Toodles!🌞

[@diannerichard5568]

Thanks for sharing, can't wait to try it.

[@mikelaney3026]

Good information young lady God bless you and yours and God bless the USA

[@rdkitchengarden4359]

never heard of Kombutcha. Very interesting video. Have a great day

[@AZFarms]

I make mine with green tea and I love it!

[@littlehomesteadnearthebigc6574]

Crazy what they sneak into the most simplest of foods. Love your videos!

[@deborahbailey3016]

Stacy, Dr. Stephanie Seneff says they are spraying the glyphosate on the sugar cane as a desiccant just before harvesting to dry it out. =( Just FYI.

[@BaFunGool]

Have the same exact red funnel in my kitchen, used it once outside the house. Wife believes she is tasting & smelling transmission fluid from somewhere in the kitchen.

[@essemsween818]

John S Aaaand is that what you used it for John.? Methinks a new funnel's going to have to find it's way into Mrs John's kitchen if peace is to be restored lol.😈

[@BaFunGool]

Essem Sween Have to hit the 99 Cent Store for a new funnel, always find something good for the kitchen there.

[@essemsween818]

John S 👍😅

[@villiehaizlip7626]

You were my first introduction to kombucha and now love it for the past 3+ years. Now see it everywhere. I can make it myself now, my favorite is ginger ale like. Tks

[@pamelamartyn7332]

Stacy you always have so much good information. I was making Kombucha with black tea bags, but, i will look for the organic tea bags. I just noticed my digestion is much better.

[@abbiefultz785]

I just love you guys! and love your recipe anf health videos. keep up good work.

[@deborahbarnes8475]

I am never without it. Love kombucha with green tea. ❤️

[@naplescajun]

Great information about the fluoride! I learned something new this morning! Our Kombucha has been getting mold the last 6 months. We had to throw away every SCOBY even those in the "mother hotel". Have a new batch brewing with a new SCOBY from someone else. Fingers crossed.

[@XYZ-nw1dh]

For UK viewers, fluoride is only added to water in certain areas. But as the lady says, if it's brewed with non organic tea, there might be some from the tea leaves themselves. P. S Iodine is also not added to most or all of our salt.

[@debranielsen7282]

Stacy thank you for komucha,went to health food store one of the ladys there gave me a scoby,I love it

[@kimkearney5914]

just got my scobie and ready to try making kombacha!

[@bellacheamaria7539]

Wow thank you this explains why my kombucha has been failing.

[@brucewessels4739]

Hehe. Rooibos, Aspalathus linearis. It is caffeine free. thanks for the video. with love from South Africa.

[@theaddictedprepper902]

Scoby question....how old does a Scoby have to be, to be considered old?

[@standawnmezurek508]

city water or tap water from unknown sources are sketchy.. we even filter our well water through a Berkey system.

[@RDHher]

Stan Dawn Mezurek actually reverse is true ...well water can have unregulated FL, city water is regulated at

[@laurabarfield1152]

We use reverse osmosis water. It's the best. Or you can use distilled water. It's very good too.

[@lennamorita4345]

It is best to use Kangen Water!

[@yahwehisontheway5094]

AWESOME!! Thanks for the quick response!!😊 I'll start tomorrow.

[@dawncierelli1510]

hung in to the end---learned about the younger skoby---that's even another nugget!!! Great day!

[@yvonnedavis2271]

I just love kombucha. I keep everyone in business. lol Thanks for the extra tidbit. I didn't know that you can split it. I thought that it formed a 2nd one on it's own. You 2 always have informative and practical videos! Thanks!

[@eloisebush4595]

I make mine with black tea.then when it's done I put fennel or anice in it to sit overbite & give a diff.flavor.mmm!

[@IdahoHillbilly]

We love kombucha! my mom does a double fermentation. I don't because we always want to drink it lol Have you ever tried that? It's fun to add special flavors. We compost some and fed some to the chickens. Our last scoby died and we're waiting till spring to start up another...

[@mtzlfldt]

This is why you are one of my favorites!

[@ilovstodance]

Hi Stacy very wonderful information i have made my own kombucha for 1 yr and half but i never heard of fluoride in kombucha thats good information been buying my kombucha at the grc store in the area where I am but also have missed making my own also make kefir love love my kefir I also have done other fermentation of veggies just got to be to much thank you for all your information on organic teas diane ontario canada here

[@yahwehisontheway5094]

Quick question, I have like 2 jars full of REALLY GOOD LOOKING scobies in their liquid, and they've been refrigerated for almost 2 years, do you think I can still use them? They still look fresh. What do you recommend? I put them on hold, because they grew so quickly, I couldn't keep up!😊

[@elianazz]

i love kombucha! there is a difference btwn natural fluoride and fluoride sludge that they stick in our drinking supply!

[@juneranfone3238]

Stacey, Great info, and the way you explain things. I enjoy my kombutcha drinks too!

[@Teresita1944]

Thanks is a healthy video!

[@BrendaBlissfullyBlessed]

just made another batch yesterday.😀 This explains whey my SCOBY was so small -the last couple batches because of the white teas. I thought I messed something up because it wasn't as big and full as my other Scobies.😀

[@suzanneribas2796]

I got lost with the thing floating in the bowl that you dropped in the tea??????

[@charlottebassett7971]

I dont drink teas, I do use herbal teas. will it work for me.

[@GloriaDelicioso]

Fluoride only concentrates when it is heated, so I am not sure what the mother will do to the fluoride.

[@jengoods2246]

I have been making Kombucha for a long time now...I use organic tea, and filtered water

[@laurieserba6528]

Hello guys, I have been fermenting veggies for some time now and want to try and make kombucha , what is scoby.

[@florencehendrick4781]

Thank you Stacy and Doug for all the information. I can't wait to make some, and to find out if I can buy a scoby from you.

[@estellaeggleston7915]

just make it like the black tea one right but without the black or green tea?

[@loribadgero1035]

Once it goes in the refrigerator, how long is it good for?

[@Elainelovejoy]

How do I get the starter 'scoby' to make the Kombucha?