Day 1 – 03.31.18

old batch next to new batch

The process is basically the same as growing the SCOBY except it only ferments 7-10 days. I followed the directions from the kitchn here, but only a half batch. I used Trader Joe’s English Breakfast Tea.

Day 5 – 04.04.18

The scoby’s been hanging sideways for the past few days and today it started floating more towards the top (still sideways). The new layer is forming nicely on the top. I gave it a taste and it’s still very much sweet tea.

05.18.18

So… I haven’t touched it since 04.10.18. I did bottle that first batch and let it carbonate for 2 days(?) and started a new batch. The carbonation wasn’t quite enough so I’ll try 3 days next time. My second batch has been sitting in the counter since April 10 so that helped the SCOBY grow nice and big. Today I started a new batch, this time using half black tea and half green tea (China green tips). I also bought a fresh bottle of GT’s Kombucha to use as the starter.