Quick Start Guide to Homemade Kombucha (First Fermentation)

0:19 - What is F1 vs. F2
0:54 - kombucha recipe (1 gallon)
2:38 - why you make a tea concentrate
3:27 - ideal temperature range for kombucha
3:51 - What’s starter tea and why it’s important
4:27 - what to do if you don’t have enough starter tea
4:40 - should you use vinegar
5.23 - types of covers that work for F1 vessels
5:40 - how long to let it ferment
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[@emmybeckwith7924]

Oh my freaking God! Can you please teach everyone else on youtube how to do instruction videos? You are the best! Informative, you get right into it, and the quality is awesome! Keep up the amazing work! I'm sending a link to this video to everyone I share a scoby with! You rock!

[@YouBrewKombucha]

Emmy Beckwith Thank you so so much! This made my morning. 😊

[@meniquelloyd252]

@@YouBrewKombucha I don't know if you'll see this but I just started making kombucha. Tomorrow it would be fermenting for 10 days but the new scoby is sooo thin it's translucent. The lady that I got the original scoby from said it's normal and it'll take a couple of months for the new scoby to thicken, but I think it's too thin?

[@bimjeam0088]

good lawd! she looks so fine too mm mmm.

[@JLuvLee]

Agreed! She’s amazing.

[@ms.understood3167]

I can't tell you how many times I've watched this video but tonight I MADE MY FIRST BATCH!!!!

[@YouBrewKombucha]

OMG I'm so excited for you! I hope it turns out well!

[@theoortcloud742]

Congrats!

[@telldpablo]

I think I have to try this tomorrow! Can I use reverse osmosis water? Thanks!

[@ms.understood3167]

Not sure, I'm still a newbie

[@cmhardin37]

@@telldpablo yes

[@MarkDonat]

this is the best kombucha getting started video I’ve seen so far.

[@fionmor4893]

I made a SCOBY from scratch..... no starter scoby..... I put 2 bottles of raw kombucha into a 1/2 gallon mason jar.... after 3 weeks I noticed a scoby on the top it slowly sank and then another one grew on top.... at 4 weeks I made a sweet tea mixture and gently added it .... so that was a super easy way to make a scoby from scratch

[@smallspaceswithGloria]

With no previous scoby?

[@fionmor4893]

@@smallspaceswithGloria no SCOBY needed... the raw store bought kombucha will make a SCOBY... as long as it is is alive

[@Lueshima]

I made my first scoby same way!

[@nishantnishant357]

Can we make it without raw kombucha and no scobei

[@fionmor4893]

@@nishantnishant357 in order to make kombucha you will need some type of SCOBY or Mother to start the fermentation. The easiest way is to buy raw kombucha from the store, pour it into a 2 quart mason jar and cover with a cloth for a couple weeks, you'll see the thin translucent SCOBY start to form. If you get mold or something odd, start over.

[@jonahlynch9857]

Hey, I just wanted to thank you for being a competent human being that makes helpful, informative videos. I've been trying to learn how to brew through KZbin and you are the first person that I've come across that makes quality, intelligible videos. Thanks again!

[@amandasteven1400]

yes. she is a human bean :)

[@HEADBANGRR]

Great video. I too prefer to brew for 15 minutes instead of 5. But I prefer 1 cup of sugar instead of 3/4s. Thank you!

[@nicholebeck8177]

Making the tea concentrate and then adding it to the cold water was perfect! I didn't have to wait around for the heat to go down. Thank you!

[@drdluv]

Just started my first batch! Thank for your Very informative videos. They are inspiring, clear-cut and professional.

[@caroltouchton4924]

Love your videos! As others have said you’re direct and keep to the point. Can’t wait till my tea is ready so I can start flavoring. Will definitely watch your Video on flavoring and bottling

[@amzbly1]

I'm loving your channel. Thank you so much for all of the info and clear instructions. I love that you have multiple videos pretty much explaining all of the questions that have popped into my head as I go. 🙂

[@Felimhuang23]

Your videos are by far the best! I am so glad I came across to you’re videos because they helped me understand the process better and make good kombucha. You are so good at this! Thank you 💕

[@anavieira5900]

You're amazing at you do! Please don't stop making these videos, it makes a difference that you don't give up. I appreciate what you do so much!

[@francoisst-jacques7251]

Doing my first batch of kombucha right now ! Your videos have been really helpful :) Thanks !

[@Arek.Arkadiusz]

I absolutely love your videos! Straight to the point, very informative, ver well explained!

[@gilly0628]

Very informative videos and the length is just right. They're neither too short nor excessively lengthy - each displays written instructions. Clear, concise steps without the ususal KZbin nonsense. Also, love the Ina Garten reference at the end. I was so impressed, I subscribed!

[@jhgvfvgthyu]

I don't even like kombucha but this was in my recommended videos so I watched it. Now I'm gonna watch more of your videos because this was informative and easy to follow along

[@NatashaLeeDivine]

This video is absolutely fantastic, thank you so much. I've been given a scoby, some starter tea and instructions but didn't feel confident enough until I watched this. Thank you 🧡

[@davidfont2596]

The production quality of this video is amazing!

[@luismacatalan1436]

Just prepared my fifth batch of kombucha. Seriously your videos were of great help and Im extremely happy with the results

[@kevinneal2575]

The first time I tried it I had no idea what to expect and I didn’t think it worked. It just sat there. But I’m pretty sure I did it wrong. These videos are excellent. I wish I would have had them the first time. I think I just read the directions on the scoby the first time. Getting my fresh scoby today as well as a heating wrap. I’m much more confident after watching these videos.

[@franklinsmith8634]

this is the best bucha making video I've seen, very straightforward! thanks for making them!

[@lindawescott2390]

Very well explained. So clear it gives me confidence to give it a go. I've subscribed. Thank you 😊

[@danikawhittaker8105]

I just watched several of your videos. I want to say you are doing a great job! Very informative, straight to the point, and very pleasing to the eye. Keep up the good work!

[@YouBrewKombucha]

Danika Whittaker Thank you! ❤️

[@dylanlawhorn5309]

You are such a good teacher.. Amazing content. Much love keep the kombucha magic commin

[@LintHikes]

Excellent video! Clear and concise with helpful text. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@noearmandocardenas]

I bottle my first batch...it is so yummy!!!! Thank you for the video, I followed the direction and it worked so perfectly my Kombucha is better tasting than store bought.

[@Simplyv888]

Thank you I’m about to make my first own kombucha you made it look so simple that gives me a lot of Confidence that I can do it 🤩

[@benturner6588]

This is the first video I watched on your channel when I began my Kombucha journey 2 months ago. Since then, I've watched all the videos and followed all your advice. I feel very confident each time I brew a new batch. My wife and I enjoy drinking Kombucha, and I even was able to convince some of my co-workers how great it tastes. Thank you!

[@YouBrewKombucha]

Yay! I'm so glad you find the channel useful.

[@beautyfox6683]

I make my flavours for my kombucha from making a sugar water mix also except i use twining infused cold water tea, It works well, I don't need to have any fruit, just these flavoured tea bags. They come in lots of differant fruit flavours. Love your videos. I have scobys 6 years old, I made, it myself my first infact.i made him myself yrs ago, his quite a big boy, but I just love him, it still makes fantastic kombucha and I have a few hotels with scobys in them, they all come from my first scoby, Who was made with a flavoured bottle of kombucha, which was all I could get in Australia, it worked, thanks for your videos there great.

[@johomusic]

Love your channel, not only informative but also appealing and so well structured! Bravo! Thanks & Happy Brewing :)

[@YouBrewKombucha]

Nina Yay! Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@susiet2150]

I love your videos. Thank you for making them so straightforward!

[@YouBrewKombucha]

Thank you so, so much Susie! Glad you love 'em :)

[@pariaghaty1860]

Amazing videos. So easy and straight forward. Look forward to more. Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@sonjaoldenburg5020]

Thank you so much for these videos! These have helped me make the best kombucha I've ever made :)

[@gramadidi]

Of all of the videos, I have watched yours is the best. You have answered a lot of my questions. Made my first batch 2 days ago, I will be on the lookout for mold, (I saw your reply to someone else about not having enough starter tea). Also, I loved the concentrated tea and then adding cold unfiltered water tip. It took forever for a gallon of water to cool down.

[@YouBrewKombucha]

Pattie Francis Thank you so much, Pattie!

[@stephaniemorey8351]

Great video. One suggestion: the best reason for putting the cold water in your glass container first is safety. Hot water in cold glass can cause them to shatter. And that’s a pretty big mess to clean up!

[@finnd5569]

Stephanie Morey do you mean previously boiled water that’s been cooled down? Or can u put straight cold water?

[@cathleencumpton779]

I let add cold water to my sweet tea and when it's cool enough I just pour it over my SCOBY that brewed the last batch.

[@cathleencumpton779]

I also use the filtered water straight from the fridge or spring water right from a jug at room temp. Make sure it's cool enough so you don't kill the SCOBY. No need to boil good quality water.

[@marky8745]

Thank you!!!! Great instructions, you are a wonderful teacher!

[@tammieq3134]

Thanks for the videos on Kombucha. 😊

[@roysantos3475]

I got SCOBY from a friend and didnt has idea what I was doing but thanks to you my first batch was successful and didn't had any fear at all.

[@philliptandymiller1058]

This video is so well done. The way you provide your info is VERY well done. I hope you make money off these vids since your level of skill warrants it in my opinion

[@kalicollin]

Thanks for the great tips and positive vibe:). Stay well

[@helenaeckert]

Loved your video! Thank you so much! ☺️

[@demisabracadabr3847]

Thank you for your videos! Very helpful chanel.

[@DeborahRose2885]

Great professional video thank you so much

[@annebailey6261]

Very concise., very well done tutorial on kombucha. Thank you so much!

[@YouBrewKombucha]

Thanks Anne!!!

[@AsadKhan-dd7pp]

Thank u for that good information.

[@UnknownUser-eb1lk]

Great vid, thanks!

[@bkjan4282]

Excellent presenter and very knowledgeable, well done.

[@psifire333]

I couldn't figure out why you added so much sugar to the concentrate for 4 cups. Then I saw you dilute it and thought... why would you dilute it? Then I saw that you didn't have to wait for it to cool down. GENIUS!!! Other instructional videos I saw said to make the sweet tea the night before and let it cool overnight. This is so much better and without the risk of growing bacteria overnight with it sitting out. Thank you!

[@radicafantasy6887]

Presentation skills! Come through Mamma!

[@erinyoung2539]

Just watched this video for like, the 18th time BUT THIS TIME I was making my first batch!! 🤗

[@YouBrewKombucha]

Yay! I hope it turns out well! Let me know how it goes!!

[@emceeunderdogrising]

How did it go? I'm starting tomorrow.

[@erinyoung2539]

Underdog Rising it went GREAT! My fruit wasn’t sweet enough and I didn’t use enough of it so some of my bottles didn’t fizz a lot but they were all delicious.

[@wrtwatch8576]

Nice, concise, direct. (Organic sugar not necessary)

[@MindyourMatters]

Thank you! 😊

[@GuttsCL]

This channel is awesome. Thank you.

[@YouBrewKombucha]

You're awesome. Thank *YOU*!

[@seldaa1694]

Thank you very much.🥰

[@BeatrixSimon-us7lf]

Amazing!

[@drdluv]

Update!!!! My first batch went so well thanks to you. I think it tastes even better than the store. No mold, no issues thanks to clear cut instructions! I experimented with triple berry and mango mint. Both are equally glorious! Can’t wait for My second batch!!!

[@AudreyRoemer]

My sister and I just finished out f1 and it turned out great!! Even the raw kombitcha is amazing!! 💜💜 On to f2... We have raspberry mint, honey lemon, and citrus rosemary!

[@165cents]

That chopping board is awesome.

[@servantoftheservant5022]

You are the best thanks South Africa

[@cluggyahoo]

Love your professionalism, love your personality, love your voice !

[@mmedeuxchevaux]

Best how-to! No nonsense. So, where to get a starter? If I buy raw, plain kombucha at the store, would I use the entire bottle?

[@mrm3188]

It's very delicious the kombucha

[@halleysky8005]

HEY HELLO ANGELICA I WANT TO TELL YOU I REALLY LIKE THE WAY YOU HAVE DONE ALL THIS VIDEOS, YOU ARE REALLY A SUPER STAR!! AND THANKS TO YOU I BEEN DOING GREAT KAMBUCHA !!

[@MsDevinaa]

You are the best 👍🏻🎉

[@andylopez6393]

Wow just wow. So I been drinking kombucha for a year (expensive as hell, 4 dollars per bottle and am sure I spend over $1,000.00 dollars consuming this product). I drink it not for the small health benefits, but because i come to love the taste of it, and is a far better replacement for soda. I just stumbled on kombucha starter kits last week, so I purchase one, and now this Chanel, and her website and I learn so much. I just wish I had known about this 7 moths ago. Could have save so much money. Now that I know this, i hope I can replicate my favorite flavor Meyer Lemon Ginger Cayenne by Moss Beach kombucha. 🙃

[@jaithevegan]

Andy Lopez Did you replicate your favorite flavor? If so how?

[@ramonsommerhalder6974]

hello, thanks for your video's. Can you let us know how to avoid baby scoby in second fermentation? thanks

[@stebarg]

I rinse the tea leaves after brewing with the cold water to get most of the tea out of it. 😃

[@Fiache87]

Hi, Love your videos! I was wondering if I can add the room-temp starter tea into the medium hot tea, to help the tea even further get down to roomtemp? You talk about the scoby being "sensitive" to temperatures but what about the starter-tea? I'm guessing room-temp is a safer better choice so the heat doesn't kill the good bacterias and yeast in the starter-tea. Am I right? :) Did you ever try this and did it effect the end-results?

[@JLuvLee]

Will you do a video on the difference between Jun and kombucha?! That would be amazing. Can’t find a good one.

[@tcjr35a1]

Love your videos❤ Do you think I can add soursop leaves to the black tea when making my Kombucha?

[@righteousone8454]

3:01 - simple solution is to have a sink with a drain plug. If you use a soup container for boiling water or anything large and deep, you can just lower it into the sink, and run water into the sink around the container (make sure it's not glass, or it will crack), and cold water will take the hot temperature. You can cool 2 gallons in less than 20 minutes, usually around 10 minutes or so. Obviously check with your finger to see. Restaurants do that to cool hot items quickly. My family did so for years in home cooking. Since if you put the hot container into the fridge, you have extreme risk of ruining your fridge in that 1 sitting. Never put hot stuff in the fridge. Cool it first. Water is amazing in this.

[@aishamohammed7406]

Amazing thank you 🙏 But what’s a scopy and how do I make my starter tea please

[@tomdurkin5149]

My wife drinks Kombucha a lot and a lady she works with just got her her first starter kit. She felt a little overwhelmed to start the process so I found your video and decided to try for her following your video. Just brewed our first batch and sealed it and put it in the cupboard to ferment. Wish us luck! 🤞 Thanks for a really clear, concise step-by-step explanation of the whole process. Your video really helped 😊

[@YouBrewKombucha]

Oh i'm so glad you found this helpful! I hope your batch turns out wonderfully! :D

[@tomdurkin5149]

@@YouBrewKombucha It did thank you! Almost like apple juice but with that vinegar tart undertone. We pulled it after just over a week. We've already drunk out first batch XD Got our second one fermenting now and we're going to leave that one for 2 weeks this time to get a little more tart. Happy for a first attempt though. Kinda scary brewing your fist batch 😳

[@allieleeann890]

Your channel is so helpful and I've been having so much fun brewing my own kombucha!! I'm really into experimenting with flavors and is wondering if you have ever tried coffee. Someone blogged about brewing with coffee during first fermentation, what are your thoughts?

[@YouBrewKombucha]

I haven't! But it's mainly because I'm not really a huge fan of the taste that coffee kombuchas have (when I've purchased them from the store). But I'm sure I'll experiment with it at some point (and possibly make a video about it when I do!)

[@rgraz4929]

Great videos with detailed into! Does less sugar (like 3/4 cup) per gallon container cause slower/longer F1 in summer months which is what I'm looking for? Also I found that my SCOBY domes-up and touches the cloth from the bubbles underneath. So I constantly need a hole cleared in the center of the SCOBY to help avoid that. What am I doing wrong where bubbles collect underneath pushing it up? Also, I heard the top of the SCOBY should be wet, so do you need to constantly submerge? Or just leave alone? Thanks so much!

[@bcupcake]

I used about 1/2 cup of home-made apple cider vinegar for the first badge and it all went really well.

[@juanitaleal7547]

Oh man I didn't have enough starter tea! I realize that watching you! It's been at least 4 days may 5 days! 😭😭😭

[@jonik1556]

Just donated a cup of coffee. Read just enough on the website that I love your heart and feel confident I can do this--after reading your site and viewing your videos. God bless. 💗

[@janeroque4733]

Best video I found!!! A question, what types of Tea is good to use?

[@YouBrewKombucha]

Check out my video on tea! Thanks for watching 💕

[@sydneymurrell1892]

Thank you so much for these helpful videos! Does anyone know if it’s okay if after the first fermentation it smelled a little like rotten eggs. Very mild smell but my kids thought it smelt like a fart 😂. It tasted great though, is it safe to move on? There was no mold and everything else seemed normal.

[@GGomez-ib5kx]

hello ! i just want to say i love your videos. you are very knowledgeable in everything "combucha". what better person to ask about a video i seen from this channel by the name " that zero waste lady " how to tell if you have combucha vinegar eels " or something to that effect. my question is Can that really be possible and if it is does die inside of us or does it keep growing ? please if possible can you address this in a vieo because im completely freaked out about this but most all grossed out . thank you for your knowledge

[@nuklear777]

Making kombucha is actually easier than the video suggests... You don't need a scoby to start. A bottle of kombucha from the store works perfectly fine. This is my own method that I tried as an experiment and it was successful on the first attempt. 1. buy a bottle of kombucha from store as starter 2. brew some tea with liquid ratio about 1:1 to the kombucha (You want the live kombucha culture to populate and dominate the environment, the higher ratio of kombucha starter the less likely other unwanted bacteria can have a chance to catch up) 3. Sweeten the tea with as much sugar as possible (sugar, similar to salt and acid, lowers water availability and discourages growth of bad bacteria. I don't agree with the video that you should dilute it before fermentation. Adding cold water is also potentially a source of contamination.) 4. Once the tea is cooled to room temperature, mix them together, put the container in a dark place and wait 5. eventually you'll get kombucha with scoby floating on top 6. repeat step 2 to multiply Once the kombucha is sour like vinegar and the scoby forms, the environment is very robust and it's really hard to mess up. You can now mix it with more tea 1:8 ratio and it should still do pretty well. I always make my tea refill very sweet and never mix it with cold water but wait for temperature to come down as I don't want to take any chances. You can always dilute before drinking.

[@sebastianarielburd3119]

Hi Eric M, would u mind explaining again. I messed up the process of the first fermentation and I threw it out including the scoby since it was all bluish and greyish color. I would like to try the process u mentioned above how to make a new one without buying a scoby and using a bottle of kombucha from the store. I didnt understand the steps u wrote. Step 1 u said brew tea with liquid ( u mean with hot water correct)? I didnt understand what you meant by 1:1 to the kombucha? step 4 u said: once the tea is cooled to room temperature, mix them together ( u meant mix the cooled tea with kombucha starter without adding cold water ? Did u cover the container with cheese cloth or what type of fabric or cloth to cover to make scoby? thanks ERIC Sebastian

[@winebox]

@@sebastianarielburd3119 Just make the tea and sugar concentrate like in the video. If you don't want to wait around for it to cool, you can just let it sit overnight or while you're away doing something else. If you don't have a scoby-and I didn't- just buy a bottle of plain unflavored kombucha. Grocery stores usually have flavored, so you might check a health food store. Just add the unflavored bottle of kombucha to your tea concentrate and add rest of water like in the video. The bottle of plain kombucha is your scoby but not formed yet. You should see it in about a week or two. Mine looked like what we call "skim ice." Like when it's been below freezing and a small lake or pond has a thin layer of ice in the morning. Give it a few weeks to really form. Then you're set.

[@megja1812]

This is wrong

[@sebastianarielburd3119]

@@megja1812 whats wrong? Eric is totally right and she is doing her best to explain and help me out. Its a science, everyone does their own way. thanks

[@winebox]

@@megja1812 What's wrong?

[@bkjan4282]

Hello, I love your whole series of videos. I live in Melbourne, Australia and 1/2 the year it can get very cold here, winters are about 12 degrees celsius during daytime, with overnight temps about 2 to 8 degrees. Should I purchase a heating mat for my kombucha to get it to the correct temperature.

[@lindsaywilliambrown808]

If they can't live at the proper temp inside, then yes. They can't grow in cold temps.

[@JaimeRosario884]

dont put hot things in the fridge to cool down, the temperature of the fridge will go up a few degrees and things in the fridge will start to go bad faster, specially the things closer to the hot object

[@TheElizalexa]

Love your videos. It helped a lot and I just brewed my 1st batch of kombucha 😁😁😁. I then let it ferment for a 2nd time and Flavoured it with ginger and blueberries and it made a scoby. Can I re-use the flavoured scoby?

[@YouBrewKombucha]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you find it all helpful. In general, I don't recommend re-using flavored scobys -- over time, flavorings (even natural ones like fruit) can degrade and weaken the scoby and contribute to mold growth. So to be on the safe side, I don't let any flavorings come in contact with the scoby. (You can always flavor and bottle the liquid, so there's really no need to second ferment the scoby anyhow.) Hope that helps!

[@ghog63]

Great tutorial! Question. I understand black tea is most beneficial for the scoby. All I have in the house is green tea. Will this be good enough or would it be wise to get some black tea to add to it? This is a new scoby that I just got from a friend. It's quite big though. 5.7 oz and 6 inches across.

[@YouBrewKombucha]

ghog63 Green tea should work just fine! If you want my full recommendations on teas and tea types, check out my other video on tea. 😊

[@anthonyd9043]

I love your videos and your website so helpful thank you for making it SO EASY! What are your thoughts on using the top vs the bottom vs mixed starter tea from a Scoby hotel/1st fermentation ? Should I pour out the top of the liquid for starter tea so there's less yeast, or from the bottom for more or mixed for an even yeast amount?

[@YouBrewKombucha]

Anthony D'Apice I usually stir it around for an even yeast amount. But if I find that my previous batch is on the yeastier side (if it’s too yeasty for my taste), I’ll pull from the top. 😊

[@anthonyd9043]

You Brew Kombucha okay perfect that's what I thought!! I had some scobys from previous batches sitting in a hotel. Last week I followed your instructions and added made some starter tea in the hotel. Just now I made the kombucha again using your recipe and your tea recommendation from your site (the organic black tea from Amazon) and using the starter tea from last week and I can't wait to try it next week! My previous batches haven't been the best so I'm eager to try now. I think my temp was too high 83f (a cabinet on top of the fridge) so now I changed location and it's 75f! Thanks so much

[@YouBrewKombucha]

Anthony D'Apice Awesome! Good luck! Let me know how it goes!

[@simplybella_3619]

I can never find unflavored kombucha. So after watching your video or how to grow your own a Scoby I am finally making my own. I did use a ginger kombucha. Hopefully it works

[@lindsaywilliambrown808]

I know, I see every video saying you have to use unflavored but I've never had that. It took longer to get it started but it works fine. For anyone new to it, try to keep it to flavors that don't involve oils (like vanilla, orange, spices, etc.) Any basic fruit mix will work fine.

[@TessMaseroBrioso]

Awesome! How can I find out those measurements in liters and the temperature on celcious? Thank you!

[@touchepasamonpalmier]

Google litre vs cup, fahrenheit vs celcius

[@christophercolfer9810]

Hey thanks for the great videos. I was just wondering about the starter tea if I need to add some starter tea from the store to my scoby does it have to be uncarbonated unflavoured or will carbonated flavoured do. Thanks

[@cathleencumpton779]

I like GT's Original to grow my SCOBY. Always works great. I also save the bottle a use it for my kombucha.

[@whobdis77]

Appreciate your videos...they helped me starting out my first batch and I'm pretty happy with it. A tad sweeter than I expected so maybe didn't do the first fermentation long enough. I used regular sugar for a couple of bottles and apple juice for another. Very tasty. Again..appreciate the videos and your easy on the eyes so that always helps!

[@stephanieoconnell7646]

Firstly, thank you for literally having advice for every situation with Kombucha! If you cut this recipe in half do you still do 3/4 cup of sugar?

[@lindsaywilliambrown808]

No, the ratio is what you are looking for.

[@privateprivate9285]

Hi, guidance please. I had so many scobies that they out lived my huge scoby hotel. I had to do something about it. I pureed half of them and keep the puree in a lid container in the fridge. 1. Will this scoby puree last? If so how long? Impossible to use so much scoby puree in a short space of time. Will it grow mold? Will it go bad? Do you know? Can you help?

[@ibnuslaykum]

I would like to use black & green tea bags ! How many would you recommend to sue !? Thanks

[@DustinPacleb]

I just made a gallon batch. Usually I would put 2 cups of starter tea for that amount, but I misjudged my scoby hotel's tea amount and only had a little over a cup and a half. Will it be ok??? Will it just take longer to brew now? Or did I jack everything up lol?? Also, does the number of scobys in a brewing vessel affect brewing time?? Just curious. Love your channel btw!!

[@GSecret07]

Hi Angelicaa ! I loved your videos !! I have a question about something i do : leting the leaf tea or tea bags more time in the water like all night is it wrong or not ? I was doing it to let the water get colder and because i thought it will get more concentrate on nutrient for the scoby but im actually not sure

[@cathleencumpton779]

I do 15 mins or so...I don't want bitterness.

[@kimsanchez2939]

😍 where did you get your tea kettle and French press!? Super cute.

[@YouBrewKombucha]

I got the tea kettle from World Market, but they may have discontinued. It also got rusty on me, so I can't really recommend it anymore. :( But you can find a link to my french press and a full list of all my recommended materials here: www.youbrewkombucha.com/byo-starter-kit . Hope that helps!

[@nikiacallwood]

Hello! Do you have to use green or black tea? Can you use floral or herbal teas?

[@heathermatsumoto]

How much or big should your scoby be for the container for first brewing?

[@robertjan2628]

Hey, when I have a second skoby I want to keep my two skobys in a "hotel" but the grow together! Any idea or trick to avoid this? Thanx!

[@virtualrealistic6242]

Help me. I don't have refrigerator so how to keep kombucha for long(2 weeks) ?