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How to Grow a SCOBY From Scratch
Step-by-step guide to growing your own kombucha SCOBY from a bottle of raw, unflavoured kombucha, with timing, temperature tips and troubleshooting.
Getting Started
The Scoby
Growing, storing and caring for a scoby.
Can You Make a Kombucha SCOBY From Apple Cider Vinegar?
Raw apple cider vinegar with its mother can grow a SCOBY-like mat in sweet tea. Here's the method, how long it takes, and how to keep the brew safe.
How to Grow a SCOBY From Store-Bought Kombucha (Including GT's and Flavoured Bottles)
Can you grow a SCOBY from store-bought kombucha? Learn which labels to check, how GT's and flavoured bottles compare, and how to give it the best chance.
Is eating kombucha SCOBY good for you?
A clean, mold-free SCOBY seems unlikely to cause problems for most healthy adults, but there's little evidence it's good for you. Here's what's known.
Is It Mold or a Healthy SCOBY? How to Tell the Difference
Most of the time, what looks alarming is a normal SCOBY. Learn how to tell a healthy SCOBY from mold, kahm yeast and harmless strands, and when to discard.
What are the ingredients in SCOBY?
A SCOBY is a cellulose mat built by bacteria and yeasts. Here's what it's made of, what lives in it, and what that means for your kombucha brew.
Why Does My SCOBY Sink? Causes and What to Do
A sinking SCOBY is usually normal and rarely means the batch has failed. Learn the common causes and the warning signs that mean it's time to act.
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