3 Kombucha Myths
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- In this video I'm sharing with you 3 kombucha myths. I used to think these things were 'set in stone' and nonnegotiable but I've learned the truth throughout the years. I hope you enjoy. See below for a picture of vinegar eels.
1. You have to use glass bottles for your 2nd ferment 1:06
2. Using white vinegar in your ferment 1 will kill your SCOBY 2:12
3. You need a SCOBY to make kombucha 5:12
All myths, my friends. Watch the video to find out why.
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The pellicle actually contains the large amount of SCOBY, I brewed kombucha from scratch (with store drink) and it fermented firstly very slow.
And then, when there's grown a thick SCOBY, it ferments really fast (like about 2 - 3 days)
I obtained my 1st SCOBY online , it came with starter liquids, it’s been 3 yrs now that I ferment this wonderful drink. But, I also tested the idea of making/ obtaining a SCOBY from kombucha that you buy from store. If you leave the store- bought bottle at room temp. It’ll form a SCOBY and I successfully used it with the rest of the liq. as starter tea. I ferment 3 gallons at a time, our family like our meals with kombucha.
Thanks for sharing your ideas Lyzz. ❤️
That is wonderful Tess. Thank you for sharing that beautiful story. Enjoying booch with the family is a blessing. Cheers and thank you for the comment.
Just found your channel Liz, and subscribed.
I'm six days into my very first fermentation, and watching videos to become more educated...............and help me not pester my Kombucha as I impatiently wait.
You can do it. It will totally be worth the wait 😉
Yes I agree with you. The scoby is not necessary. I got my first scoby by fermenting some komboucha and sweetened tea for a week. I've also stored some komboucha to make it into vinegar and it formed several scobies.
I've always used plastic soda bottles for my 2nd ferments and I culture vinegar eels for my fish but I sure don't wont to eat them ,thanks for the tip.
Angela, thank you so much for this comment. I will have to try the plastic bottles I'm interested in testing it myself. So that's what people do with the eels, huh? Very interesting. Thank you so much.
Great video!!! Would like to hear more someday about what infestations, molds or what else happens right or wrong with the fermentation process. And maybe how can we repair such problems? And for those microscopic worms, probably to salvage the 'vinegar' you might have to boil that substance with them in it for a good source of protein. :)
Hey thanks for watching. I could do a video on what to do if your kombucha gets mold. Or maybe causes of mold in kombucha and what to do about it. I think that's a winner. What do you think? Thank you for the idea. I'll pass on those worm protein sources. Peanut butter sounds much better haha.
I have been making kumbucha for 2 months now, and have learned so much from your videos!!! Great tips!
Aw Brenda, I am so happy the video's are helping you. Great job and thank you for watching. I appreciate you.
Good info but I was hoping for some more controversial topics like how you "have" to use organic, non-GMO, ingredients. SCOBY dont care. SCOBY just wants caffeine some form of sugar.
Oh, and for those that might be wondering vinegar eels arent really "eels". They are nematodes, AKA roundworms and can occur in any unfiltered vinegar. They occasionally find their way into kombucha even if you DON'T add vinegar to your tea. Vinegar eels are just looking for an acidic environment where they can feed on yeast. This is just one of the many reasons we need to make sure we keep our kombucha covered at all times.
That is great information about the vinegar eels. Thank you for sharing that.
I agree SCOBY's don't care if the tea is organic or fair trade. They just want some suga. Sorry it wasn't controversial enough for ya. I thought making kombucha without the SCOBY was a good one . Do you think I should do a video on ingredients?
@@KombuchaLiz I know I for one would enjoy it, but sometimes it can be better not to stir the pot... eeer kombucha.
What are the flavor drops you spoke about? I’ve always used fresh fruits or juice for second ferment didn’t realize they made flavor drops!!!! So glad I found your channel! Fill me in on them please 🙏
Hello Jacklynn. I am so sorry this is late. I am just now seeing your comment. There is a company called Brewch that sent me some samples a couple years ago. th-cam.com/video/0IGDWKmmdeU/w-d-xo.html Here is the video I did. I haven't used the drops in at least a year as right now I prefer to play around with different ingredients.
I am so happy you found the channel also :)
Good to know about ACV and eels. Won't be doing that.
I know right. Can you imagine waking up in the morning to check on your booch and BOOM eels swimming around. Sounds like a horror movie. Scarier than "IT".
Hey liz at 5:48 where did u get the lid and do u have a link.please. looks way better than elastic bands xoxo greT vid as always oxo
Hi sorry late reply. That is the ring that comes with Mason jars. You can buy just the lids and rings
And they do work great. Target has them
@@KombuchaLiz thanks kiz 😻😻❣️
Love your videos. I'd love more videos on you using different teas in your first fermentation (:
Thank you. Felicia. I will get some ideas together. I do have a video on different teas I'll link for you too.
th-cam.com/video/prYo1cbBWmU/w-d-xo.html
Coffee kombucha! I am in!!!!!!
And I love espresso 🥰
Yay Liz!!! Glad to see you! 😇 🙏 ☯️ ☮️
Hello there my cosmic friend. You just made my day. Thanks for stopping by.
It's probably like tepache every place that makes it and sells it in a bottle makes crappy stuff. 😕
I haven't got feedback like that about Mt Kombucha. Fingers crossed I don't 🤞
I confirm you 100% do NOT need a scoby. You can use 1 bottle of GT's plain kombucha, 1 cup sugar, and 4-6 teabags to make your first gallon. Then you may as well use most of that to make more because it's addictive
Haha. It sure is. Thanks for the support, Teeko
I cannot find any unflavored kombucha in the stores. I think they're onto people making it themselves and therefore quit making the unflavored
Hello and sorry for the late reply. Yeah, I think you're on to something about that, not making unflavored. I think you'd be fine using a flavored one. I've had lots of F2 bottles grow a scoby. That is what I would do. I haven't tried it yet but I will put I on my list of videos. Especially since unflavored is getting so hard to find.
I’ve used flavors and made scoby.
Testing, trial and error. Curious and experiments.
All is still good in the world Liz! Great myth-busting video, always enjoy your content. Vinegar eels sounds gross. Kombucha teaching us how we depend on each other and live as one - just fab! Good luck to all in the give-away competition. Have a beautiful week Liz.
thank you, Steph. Yes, despite what the news and social media will tell us I believe all is still good in the world. So glad you enjoyed the video.
Someone please help meeee! I can't get rid of vinegar eels!!!!! The first time I made kombucha it got infested with vinegar eels because I used apple cider vinegar, HUGE MISTAKE. I learned from it and threw the whole batch. I made a 2nd batch and this time i made sure I cleaned everything, I literally sterilized everything and I also used a whole new scoby that I bought. And I still ended up with vinegar eels! Honestly, I have spent too much money and I'm not sure what to do. Pls help
Hi Kevin. I am so sorry you're having this problem. I'm sure it has been super frustrating. I read over some information it sounds like you've done everything suggested EXCEPT after you sanitize your jar rinse it with DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR. That is all I have to suggest. I'm guessing all the equipment, not just the jar, that came in contact w/ the batch of vinegar eels was also washed and sanitized?
@@KombuchaLiz yes all the equipment was sterilized. I even made sure to use a new sponge and a gentle dish soap to wash everything. I sterilized with boiling water. I will definitely try that extra step with distilled white vinegar. Hopefully the third batch doesn't come out with vinegar eels. Third time's a charm. 🤞🏼
🤞🤞🤞fingers crossed sending you good brewing vibes. Please update us and thank you. Any chance you took photos or video?
@@KombuchaLiz oh yess. I took videos of the kombucha that was infested with eels. Because they freaked me out! I can share them if you like.
Yes, that would be so appreciated. I'd like to do a video on this to helps others and at least make people aware so it doesn't happen to them. Would you be ok with me sharing your photos/video? If so do you have ig?
Love it Liz😊
😀thank you Papabear
Sister you are so much fun!😀
Thank you so much for this comment. I appreciate you taking the time and I appreciate you 🙏 ❤ glad you enjoyed it
can you please tell me why I want to use vinegar in my scoby? either at the beginning or during? and the vinegar eels? I"m confused
Hi. I don't suggest using vinegar at all. Some people will do this (use white vinegar) if they don't have enough of the starter tea. Some people actually like it. So what other people have done, probably on accident, is used apple cider vinegar. Using apple cider can cause the eels. I don't recommend using vinegar at all. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have more questions. Happy brewing.
@@KombuchaLiz you actually inspired me to try koffucha. Just finished my first batch and in really liking it. Also I made my own scoby from a bottle of plain kombucha, if never use vinegar and make it even more vinegary lol.
Have you ever done half sugar half honey?
I haven't. I've been wanting to try it for years now. I just don't want to waste honey.
Why would my tea turn cloudy?
From the yeast
There's also a myth where people say it brings bad luck when you drink it
😅😅😅😅 I never heard of that one
And Is it a must to cover with a cloth not a cover of that particular container used
@@susanndyamusimanta9198 yes, for the first ferment.
@@KombuchaLiz 👌🆗️
@susanndyamusimanta9198
Shut up
I used distilled white vinegar once and the scobe disintegrated.
That is so interesting..I've never heard that before. I've also never used white vinegar so I can personally say. But thank you for sharing that. It's good to know. Did you try your strawberry vanilla Kombucha yet?
@@KombuchaLiz yes ma'am, its yummy
@@KombuchaLiz BTW. I used a whole teaspoon of vanilla:)
ive used empty 40oz beer bottles
Sweet. Have you ever made kombucha beer? I've tossed the idea around but I stopped drinking any kind of alcohol. The idea isn't as appealing if I can't try it. But I have considered doing it for TH-cam.
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I washed my hands with distiled white vinager, without rincing my hands, I touched my scobe and a few days later my SCOBE disintergrated.
Whoa. Mary, haha omg are you being serious?
@@KombuchaLiz yes, I will rince my hands After viniger wash. Thank the Lord I had another scobe. My first batch came out wonderful! Plenty of carbination used cantalope and ginger. Yummmm
What a great idea you had to keep an extra SCOBY on hand. Enjoy your booch and thanks for sharing 👍😊🍻
@@KombuchaLiz well you allways say about scobies, its good to have extra in case something goes wrong. Your right!
😅😅 I give great advice then 😉💜❤🌻🌼
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Eels eeewwwwwwww
I know, right?
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