Questions on Kombucha Tea Starter Culture

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• From Batya at 3/30/12 9:12 PM
  • Is this culture kosher?
  • The kombucha culture that we sell are not certified kosher, but we use no non-kosher products in the product. Our Kombucha cultures are nourished using only spring water, organic cane sugar, organic vinegar, and organic black tea.
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• From Liz at 7/11/12 2:49 AM
  • Are there any restrictions on temperature for shipping or storing the scoby while it is still dehydrated (in the original packaging)?
  • Our starters are dehydrated for safe shipping. Be sure to store your dehydrated scoby in the refrigerator if you don't plan to rehydrate it right away.
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• From Sylvia at 9/16/12 7:34 PM
  • Can I make my Kombucha using Organic Green Rooibos tea? To my knowledge, there are no additives in this tea, and it produces a light great tasting tea.
    Thank you.
  • You can add rooibos tea to the brewing solution, but the kombucha scoby requires authentic tea (camellia sinensis) to brew properly.
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• From Dro at 10/5/12 9:30 PM
  • I bought kambucha starter from you, I've been waiting for one month. Smell good but the mushroom still one. And today I try make another batch. Can I drink the rest of previous first batch?
  • It's normal in the first several batches a new scoby may not form. What matters is whether or not your scoby is producing kombucha. If the pH of your kombucha is between 2.5 - 4.0, then it is ready to drink. You will have to use good judgement if you cannot test the pH...do not consume anything that looks, smells, or tastes unpleasant.
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• From cam at 10/26/12 6:53 PM
  • How do you rest a scoby? Is it OK to do this in a fridge, or is it better a room temperature?
    Thanks
  • Room temperature is best but your scoby can also be stored in the fridge. Short and long term suggestions can be found here: http://www.culturesforhealth.com/how-to-take-break-making-kombucha-tea
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• From Courtney at 11/8/12 2:24 PM
  • Is it possible to brew kombucha without using any vinegar? I am allergic to brewer's yeast and must avoid it. Thanks.
  • If you must avoid vinegar and can obtain some raw kombucha, either bottled or from a friend, you can use the raw kombucha instead.
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• From Alison at 11/14/12 2:25 PM
  • I have a 6 month old baby and hope to get pregnant again soon. What are the guidelines for consuming kombucha while breastfeeding or pregnant?
  • Unfortunately we cannot answer health related questions. Please talk to your health care provider about this. :)
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• From Trianna at 2/24/13 1:09 AM
  • Is kombucha safe to drink while nursing?thank you
  • We recommend that you consult a health professional for any questions regarding our products safety and suitability for you and your baby.
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• From Angel at 3/19/13 7:29 AM
  • I've just been reading about the fluoride content in black and green teas. Is there a recommended way to reduce the amount of black and green teas (to reduce the fluoride content) without damaging the kombucha? Oolong has half the available fluoride content as green tea but white and herbal have the least. Herbal doesn't balance out the pH in the kombucha, though, so I'm wondering about white. Thanks!
  • Naturally occurring fluoride (such as is found in tea) is completely different from the kind of fluoride that is added to water, and is not generally considered harmful.
    
    Any sort of real tea (green, black, white, Pekoe, Oolong, Darjeeling, etc.) is acceptable for brewing kombucha. The scoby requires actual tea (camellia sinensis) as food - it is not about the pH. Herbal teas can be added to real tea, as long as there is sufficient real tea to feed the scoby.
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• From susan at 3/19/13 2:42 PM
  • how long will kombucha keep in the fridge?
  • Kombucha lasts about 1-2 weeks when stored in the fridge. The brew will continue to ferment even after the scoby is removed, so the flavor will be stronger the longer it is stored.
    
    If your kombucha is bottled, use caution when opening the bottle, as the fermentation gases may have built up quite a lot, depending on how long the bottles have been stored.
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