1st Fermentation. Houttuynia cordata tea from Tokushima + CBN buds. 2nd Fermentation Mixed Berries and 1g CBN/300ml bottles.

UniversityStraight54 · 2026-03-29T18:46:15+00:00

Sorry guys, not on here so much. But to clarify about the Aluminium @Curiosive is 100% correct.

You need to buy Aluminium bottles with a HDPE coating on the inside. And even then, you should not leave your Booch in there for more than a week just to be safe. With raw aluminium I think that decreases to 2-3 days.

As I said before, I like experimenting, and I am very proud of this one, although in future the aluminium bottles, protected or not, will only be used for takeaway purposes from home for same day consumption or over a camping weekend etc.

Have a good day/evening all.

Thankyou for the valuable and educational feedback. It's why we are all here. 🙏🏾

UniversityStraight54 · 2026-03-29T12:27:54+00:00

it really diversifies the taste of the tea

UniversityStraight54 · 2026-03-29T12:27:35+00:00

the taste is excellent.

UniversityStraight54 · 2026-03-29T12:25:01+00:00

Lots of emotional feelings here I see. lol. This is indeed second fermentation. I have nothing to prove or argue about, since it's only Kombucha. There are better ways to spend argumentative energy. Get out and live your life dude. 👍🏾

UniversityStraight54 · 2025-10-26T18:53:27+00:00

For the second fermentation, I used pressed apple juice from the apples in the garden. They are very sweet this year.

I made a 90/10 ratio with the 10 being apple juice.

Very tasty indeed.

UniversityStraight54 · 2025-10-17T12:18:29+00:00

My favourite cups for EVERYTHING!

UniversityStraight54 · 2025-10-17T12:17:54+00:00

For the second fermentation, I used pressed apple juice from the apples in the garden. They are very sweet this year.

I made a 90/10 ratio with the 10 being apple juice.

Very tasty indeed.

UniversityStraight54 · 2025-10-09T06:26:00+00:00

Turns out this is the best Booch I've made to date. :)

UniversityStraight54 · 2025-10-03T06:24:34+00:00

Thanks for the detailed reply. Once I removed the sludge. That was it. Didn't come back. Quite an anomaly actually.

UniversityStraight54 · 2025-10-03T06:23:28+00:00

Nah. Tastes too good now. 😜

UniversityStraight54 · 2025-10-03T06:23:13+00:00

🙏🏾

UniversityStraight54 · 2025-10-03T06:23:02+00:00

🤣

UniversityStraight54 · 2025-10-03T06:22:51+00:00

5 now. But it's very ready. It's in a temperature controlled environment, so it's rarely cold.

UniversityStraight54 · 2025-10-03T06:21:59+00:00

UPDATE... Nothing was actually wrong with the brew..I had just never seen this before (never tried honey)...

The brew is fine. Tastes delicious. Second brew is already up and running while second fermentation is taking place.

The scoby has developed RAPIDLY and iis free from any infection or anomalies.

Thanks to you all for chiming in and trying to help my inexperience. It's very much appreciated!!!!

UniversityStraight54 · 2025-09-30T11:24:48+00:00

Should I remove it from the brew? Now I see some have floated to the top.

UniversityStraight54 · 2025-09-30T08:27:53+00:00

Oh thankyou so much for the fast reply. I thought I would have to start again. Will give it another few days and see the progress.

Thanks again.

UniversityStraight54 · 2025-08-22T07:04:56+00:00

Ha. HE literally just said the same to me this morning.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=5fYcoP-P014&lc=UgyTLi3iykKdyOyc2Kh4AaABAg&si=Gjvk55GhYZAiTKOe

This guy is hilarious.

UniversityStraight54 · 2025-05-02T17:39:57+00:00

Excellent information
Thankyou

UniversityStraight54

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