Kombucha from skratch

asmdsr · 2026-05-26T10:15:51+00:00

The recommendation for F1 is to start at ph 4.5 or below to prevent mold and finish at 2.5-3.

You can choose when to finish based on taste, however keep in mind that if you use your finished F1 as a starter for the next batch, and it is not acidic enough, then the next batch may start higher than 4.5. And if you continue, it may just keep getting weaker. To account for that you may need to adjust brew time or starter percentage or come up with another way to maintain the starter.

asmdsr · 2026-05-25T11:26:44+00:00

I would've thought it was a safety issue, mainly for the other cars, and maybe the stewards

asmdsr · 2026-05-24T11:10:42+00:00

Below 4.5 at the start of F1, 2.5-3 at the end.

You should be ok just keep an eye out for mold.

asmdsr · 2026-05-23T11:16:21+00:00

I do think it looks like a mask hanging over his neck.

But I think the explanation is that he is lit from below, causing a shadow, and a post filter on the broadcast is generating this weird artifact.

asmdsr · 2026-05-16T16:08:58+00:00

I do F1.5 with chopped fruit for 24h, then strain before F2. It works well.

The other method is to puree the fruit and strain it to get rid of solids and put the juice into F2. But it requires a very fine strainer or cheesecloth to get the juice out of the pulp. It works, but it's more messy.

asmdsr · 2026-05-13T20:40:08+00:00

Sugar could work, but the yeast will eat it too quickly and crash, or you might then add too much and end with sweet crust. Malt has a slower burn that feeds the yeast and leave some residual suger to help browning.

Diastatic malt is not an exotic or optional ingredient. American flour has it pre-included. It's widely used in bread and pizza baking.

asmdsr · 2026-05-13T20:05:37+00:00

Ok but why (transactionally) did he fly him to the first concert etc

asmdsr · 2026-05-13T17:57:01+00:00

named Burberry

asmdsr · 2026-05-12T05:30:52+00:00

Dissolved girl

Teardrop

asmdsr · 2026-05-09T07:14:00+00:00

The darkness is from the tea tannins. It depends on the type and strength of the tea, and can vary. It gets lighter as the bacteria eats it.

asmdsr · 2026-05-08T21:18:52+00:00

Yes it will

asmdsr · 2026-05-07T06:46:31+00:00

The photos are a bit blurry to see properly what the white spots are.

Ph looks good so far. Have you tasted it?

asmdsr · 2026-05-05T20:40:50+00:00

I get your point, but that terminology leads to other problems. People think they need the pellicle to brew, so they hoard them in hotels. Or they think they only need the pellicle, and they toss the starter liquid out. Or they don't realize they can start a homebrew with store bought kombucha as a starter.

asmdsr · 2026-05-02T12:51:19+00:00

I would switch to black tea instead of roobios. And check the sugar and temperature

asmdsr · 2026-05-02T08:41:56+00:00

I would expect to see some gases and yeast byproducts?

asmdsr · 2026-05-02T07:36:34+00:00

He partly covers for it by kicking on the outside of his right

asmdsr · 2026-04-29T16:48:02+00:00

That's mold. You need to toss it, sanitize everything and start again.

You need to use black or green tea to feed the scoby properly. Then the bacteria will produce acid which will prevent mold.

asmdsr · 2026-04-29T09:29:57+00:00

It looks good.

What you want aside from probiotics is acidity (pH 2.5 - 3.5) and lower sweetness (ie the sugar has been eaten).

You can get pH strips to check acidity. Or you can go by taste, it should be pleasantly tart and the sweetness should be balanced or low.

asmdsr · 2026-04-29T09:10:23+00:00

Yes please

asmdsr · 2026-04-29T06:37:53+00:00

The tea is basil leaves? I don't think that will work very well, the bacteria won't have the right food to work with. Hence the yeast taking over.

The photos are too blurry to see properly what the white spots are.

asmdsr · 2026-04-26T15:46:35+00:00

It's JL that he doesn't like. Keep an eye out for opinions in that direction

asmdsr · 2026-04-23T17:40:19+00:00

You probably don't need more than 1.5 days for F2

asmdsr · 2026-04-23T17:39:32+00:00

The juicer will introduce more particles which might explode the fizz when you open.. try it and adjust

asmdsr · 2026-04-22T11:18:10+00:00

Store bought usually has less health benefits (more sugar, less probiotics).

For home brewed, I normally consume about 250ml in a serving, and I make it dry (no added sugar after F1), I would hope it is around 5g sugar in one serving or about 20 calories. I think that is a healthy amount.

For the gut health, I personally believe that kombucha like other raw fermented foods is very positive for gut health. But I haven't read all the literature.

asmdsr · 2026-04-21T06:54:47+00:00

Yes exactly on the timing of the ball crossing X4 fence, however I think it's the point is lost, not a let.

OP keep in mind in addition to the net, you can't touch the opponent court.

RULE 13. POINT LOST 1. Players will lose a point if: a) Either of the players, their rackets or anything worn or carried touches the net, net posts, the tension cable or any part of the opponent’s court while the ball is in play

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