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wooliespinner
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Manchester
Ohio
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 Posted - Jul 26 2010 : 7:03:40 PM
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I just got my Kombucha (Scoby) from my friend Lisa. I tried some and its pretty good.I mixed up a batch and its been working since Friday. I have been reading pro's and cons on the internet. Was wondering if any of you ladies here have had good or bad experiences with this drink. Did you notice any improvements and how long before you noticed ? Or did you find that it didn't help at all. I was curious what everyone who is drinking this has experienced. Some of the stuff I read was kinda scary and other info was very interesting.
Oops I almost forgot to ask... how much Kombucha do you usually consume a day? I didn't know if there was a set rule. I see different amounts depending on what site you go to.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
Nubian Dairy Goats |
Edited by - wooliespinner on Jul 26 2010 7:13:55 PM |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2010 : 9:43:40 PM
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kris sent me my scoby. i like the drink. i only drink a 1/4 cup or so a day. i poop better if i may say that.lol digestion seems better too. i am still learning. but i make extra and do feed it to my poultry. just my thoughts. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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Brandy Patricia
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brandy
Sarasota
Florida
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2010 : 08:23:20 AM
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Linda,
I have to say I am definately an advocate for kombucha and it's health benefits. I buy a cold bottled brand that is amazing. I started drinking it about 3 years ago when I was diagnosed with an early form of cervical cancer. I had surgery to remove the cancer, but I truly beleive that the kombucha slowed the spread of it pre-surgery. I continue to drink kombucha to this day and I am cancer free and in great health. I love the stuff, it's my favorite drink. I have about one bottle a day. I've also noticed that my digestion works like a finely tuned machine when I drink it. I feel great immediately after I finish the bottle, it's a happy little moment in my busy day.
I looked your brand up and I noticed that Scoby is going out of business. I recommend GT's Kombucha. It comes in a rainbow of flavors including guava and grape (my favorite).
http://www.synergydrinks.com/home.aspx
Don't listen to the negative hype about kombucha. If you attempt to make the tea yourself and something goes wrong, or you buy tea from someone who doesn't know how to produce it properly, then you can run into problems. But kombucha as it is supposed to be is wonderful.
I'm so glad I can share my love of kombucha!
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2010 : 1:15:23 PM
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Linda, how's the kambucha doing so far? I have more if anyone needs them. Mine are making little babies like crazy. I have 2 gallon jugs going right now. I just threw some in the compost this last time.
So if anyone needs a kambucha baby to get them started on making their own, please feel free to email me. I just ask for the shipping cost.
Kris
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traildancer
True Blue Farmgirl
485 Posts
Loyce
Glide
OR
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2010 : 2:22:16 PM
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Maybe this has been addressed, but what is kombucha?
The trail is the thing.... Louis L'Amour |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2010 : 07:24:24 AM
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good morning loyce. kombucha is a mushroom like orb. you grow it in strong tea and sugar water. you let it ferment. the drink has lots of enzymes good for the gut. it will smell like sweet vinegar when ready. it has helped my stomach. hope this helps. i have a piece. you are welcome to a start if you like. they are called scobys. chinese have been drinking it now for 1000s of years happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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wooliespinner
True Blue Farmgirl
1311 Posts
Linda
Manchester
Ohio
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Posted - Aug 07 2010 : 2:58:19 PM
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Thanks for the info ladies. My kombucha went bad after 3 days. It grew a black mold so I threw it out. Next time I see Lisa I will try it again. Hers is doing great.
I was so bummed when I seen the black mold.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
Nubian Dairy Goats |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2010 : 08:02:11 AM
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i thought i saw black mold on mine. i think it is part of the scoby not mold. i could be wrong though. just my thought happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2875 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Aug 08 2010 : 09:19:08 AM
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| My scoby is HUGE. It is in a half gallon canning jar, but not a wide mouth & it has taken up most of the jar. Not sure how to get it out without cutting it apart. |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Aug 08 2010 : 11:13:39 AM
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I just read that the reason for mold is improper ingredient ratio. The most common are forgetting to add the sugar or starter tea. Although contamination could also be a problem. Like a little particle of food or something stuck on the jar. So if there is black mold on the scoby, throw it out. They compost really well.
For a gallon you HAVE to use 2 cups of white sugar. They said that is the best sweetener to use. And after so long the sugar is used up by the scoby. So there is hardly any sugar that we drink. So make sure you are using the proper amount of sugar to the amount of tea you make. Also make sure tea is cool before adding to the scoby. You only need one scoby per container. If there are more then either share them or compost them.
I hope this helps a little. And Linda, I hope you try some more as soon as Lisa has more. If not, I have plenty to share.
Kris
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
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sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Aug 08 2010 : 6:34:59 PM
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well kris i am not sure now. is it mold or is there black on the scoby? maybe i have been too lax also. maybe mine is sick. well can you send me a new one? i can pay shipping again and some kefir grains? i will send you some cash happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Aug 11 2010 : 07:01:04 AM
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I have had great success with my Kombucha. My DH has been converted too. I haven't had any brewing since early July when I went on vacation because of our heat and humidity here in Wi this summer. We don't have air so it makes it hard to work with I have found. But I have used many different flavors of tea. We haven't had any negative results and I notice a big difference since I have not had any in a while. I like to home brew better then the store bought. But did not know that until I made my own. Coconut milk Kefir is awesome too. Great non-dairy substitute for dairy kefir. Fermentation is best. 
http://www.bboopster.blogspot.com
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
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sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Aug 11 2010 : 07:19:06 AM
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hi betty, coconut milk sounds delish. i need to rehab my kombucha. been too busy on the farm outside these days. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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