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[nushu]

I want to start a discussion on KOMBUCHA. It's almost free to make. I consider one of the most important things I take, it ties right in with the emerging information about the microbiome. I've been making my own for two years now. I think it's the best probiotic you can use.

[Strelok]

Do you have a guide/tutorial on making your own?  I have a scoby in my fridge, but never got around to buying the supplies to make it myself.  I want to set up a continuous brew with a 5 gallon container, so all I have to do was keep it topped off with tea, sugar, etc.

[nushu]

Here you go.
http://www.culturesf...m/make-kombucha

[nushu]

I've never done the continuous method. I have three 2 gal glass containers I keep on top of my fridge. This was I can control the sugar content better, after ten days I have less than 1% sugar, then I bottle it and put in the fridge. This is when the carbonation will begin to happen.

[nushu]

If you don't know anyone who will give you a starter then this looks like a good option for a SCOBY.
http://www.amazon.co...d_kfkeub1HSAFYV

I have lots of extra SCOBY I'll give away if anyone is near Salisbury, NC.

[nickdino]

A scoby is usually adopted, but how could we create a scoby of higher quality? So improve an existing scoby or create a new mix from scratch.

I ask this because i got gastrointestinal issues right now because of kombucha i made with a scoby i got from a health store for free. Is this part of the way forward or what?

[blood]

I purchased a pre-brewed bottle of Kombucha the other day. (Never tried it before). I was amazed at how appealing & refreshing it was. Tastes something like a cross between green tea & beer. It had been flavored with ginger & lemon.

 

 

Edited by blood, 24 September 2014 - 02:05 AM.

[Nick Dino]

Damn, so much gas formation. Is this common in kombucha consumption? Also i didnt feel very good yesterday when i woke up, i have serious doubts about this kombucha stuff, maybe my scoby or my preparation is to blame but i have had it before once in a restaurant in bangkok, i thought some intestine could blow up or something. So who has good experiences with this stuff?

Edited by Nick Dino, 25 September 2014 - 12:26 PM.

[oblomov]

I have diverticulosis and other gastrointestinal issues since childhood (bloating, constipation).

 

After being hospitalized for a mild case of peritonitis in 2010, I upgraded my diet and began taking much more fiber. 

 

About three years ago, i also began drinking Kombucha (pre-made).  It settles my stomach like nothing else.

 

I only rarely feel bloated or constipated now.

[Adaptogen]

anyone have any tips for increasing carbonation? i usually get a fair amount after around 8 days, maybe 1/4 as carbonated as a store bought synergy... but i can never manage to make a second ferment work, when i try i end up losing what little fizz i had to begin with.

[Area-1255]

I usually just get the pre-made kombucha from wegmans....chia seeds etc

Has tons of omega's....acidophilus, and super high levels of EGCG...

Also works well in synergy with other nootropics,

Helps achieve spiritual states. ESPECIALLY in combo w/ YOPO seeds.

Edited by Area-1255, 29 September 2014 - 10:22 PM.

[nickdino]

Is that available in holland, the wegmans kombucha?

[Area-1255]

Is that available in holland, the wegmans kombucha?

They don't have wegmans Store's in holland, so no,

You can look online though or see what international stores / super markets might carry it.

Depending on where you are.

[nushu]

anyone have any tips for increasing carbonation? i usually get a fair amount after around 8 days, maybe 1/4 as carbonated as a store bought synergy... but i can never manage to make a second ferment work, when i try i end up losing what little fizz i had to begin with.

Do you bottle and put in the fridge after about a week?