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Kombucha

Articles and FAQs about Kombucha and how to make it.

  • Can I use the scoby after the best before date?

    The scoby has a Best Before date at the top - this is what we advise is best for first use by. When you bre...

    Mel
    March 04, 2020 11:26
  • Why is my scoby a funny shape?

    Your scoby will still be fermenting and won’t create the disc scoby that you're used to seeing until two or...

    Kelsey
    February 27, 2020 12:57
  • How can I tell if mould is growing on my scoby?

    Mould is usually green, blue, black, or white. Some people worry that the brown spots that can form on top ...

    Kelsey
    February 19, 2020 23:34
  • I'm getting mould on my scoby. What caused it and how can I fix it?

    Mould is picked up somewhere while you are making it. It would have come from somewhere within the process,...

    Kelsey
    February 19, 2020 23:30
  • How do I manage a continuous kombucha brew?

    A continuous kombucha brew is the most traditional way of fermenting kombucha. Follow the same brewing pro...

    Kim
    September 24, 2019 01:39
  • I have a Mad Millie Kombucha Crock, what recipe should I use?

    For your first batch follow the How to Guide for Kombucha and the How to Guide for the Kombucha Crock to ma...

    Kim
    September 24, 2019 01:35
  • How do I scale up my kombucha batch?

    To scale up to bigger volumes we recommend following the Mad Millie How to Guide for Kombucha and making 1 ...

    Kim
    August 26, 2019 21:25
  • Can I make sugar free Kombucha?

    Yes. During the fermentation process you must add sugar, however this is consumed by the scoby. If you let ...

    Kim
    August 26, 2019 21:24
  • Is there something wrong if my scoby sinks?

    No, it is completely normal for your scoby to sink, it will still work!

    Kim
    August 26, 2019 21:23
  • How do I know if my kombucha is fermenting properly?

    Look for the beginning of a new scoby forming on the top of the kombucha, this is the baby scoby and will l...

    Kim
    August 26, 2019 21:21
  • What bottles should I second ferment my Kombucha in?

    It’s important to second ferment in brewing bottles as the production of gas leads to higher pressure. We r...

    Kim
    August 26, 2019 21:18
  • What can I add to my second ferment?

    You can get as creative as you want! The best way to add flavour is to;  Add some juice of your flavour pr...

    Kim
    August 26, 2019 21:16
  • What is the second ferment for? Do I have to do it?

    The second ferment is done in a sealed bottle to allow carbonation to develop. During the first ferment th...

    Kim
    August 26, 2019 21:11
  • My kombucha isn’t fizzy, why not?

    Your kombucha won’t be fizzy from the first ferment as the kombucha culture needs to breathe (have access t...

    Kim
    August 26, 2019 21:10
  • My kombucha tastes like vinegar, what have I done wrong?

    Nothing! Kombucha tends to have vinegar notes from the fermentation process. If you don’t want such strong ...

    Kim
    August 26, 2019 21:04
  • What if my fermenting temperature is too low?

    If your brew drops below 20oC (68oF) for an extended time it is more likely to develop mould and the brew w...

    Kim
    August 26, 2019 21:01
  • What temperature should I store my Kombucha at during fermentation?

    Keeping your brew between 24 – 30oC (75 – 86oF) is important as it maintains the perfect balance of yeast t...

    Kim
    August 26, 2019 20:59
  • How long do I ferment kombucha for?

    The first ferment time can vary from 8 to 25 days. We recommend tasting the kombucha from Day 8 using a cle...

    Kim
    August 26, 2019 20:58
  • What type of tea do I need to make kombucha?

    Plain black tea will give the best results, start with; English Breakfast Ceylon Darjeeling If you want t...

    Kim
    August 26, 2019 20:50
  • Do I have to add the sugar to my kombucha?

    Yes. Without the sugar the fermentation process doesn’t work. If you add less sugar this will starve the sc...

    Kim
    August 26, 2019 20:47
  • What type of sugar do I need to make kombucha and how much?

    See below, but for even more detailed information on Sugar and Kombucha, see our blog article. What type ...

    Kim
    August 26, 2019 20:42
  • How do I store my kombucha scoby when not in use?

    Store your kombucha scoby in 300 mL (10 US fl oz) of starter culture from your previous batch, in the refri...

    Kim
    August 26, 2019 20:42
  • Is my kombucha scoby reusable? Can it be recultured?

    Yes! During each ferment, the mother scoby (the one you added) will produce a baby scoby. Every scoby can b...

    Kim
    August 26, 2019 20:41
  • Does Kombucha have alcohol in it?

    During fermentation, alcohol is produced as a by-product. If you add the correct amount of sugar the alcoho...

    Kim
    August 26, 2019 20:37
  • What is a SCOBY?

    A Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast. The physical scoby is basically a house for all the good bacteri...

    Kim
    August 26, 2019 20:35
  • What is Kombucha and what does it taste like?

    Kombucha is a fermented tea made by combining a Mad Millie Kombucha Scoby (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria an...

    Kim
    August 26, 2019 20:35

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