Comments on: First Kombucha http://gnowfglins.com/2008/06/02/first-kombucha/ Enjoying "God's Natural, Organic, Whole Foods, Grown Locally, In Season" Thu, 24 May 2012 04:35:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Grace http://gnowfglins.com/2008/06/02/first-kombucha/comment-page-1/#comment-49582 Grace Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:06:06 +0000 http://gnowfglins.com/?p=1143#comment-49582 Hi ... I am new to KT as well ... but as much as i have read and experienced myself ... you need to start with lower doses as KT is very powerful antioxidant and can result in some "weird" feelings ... it is suggested to start with 4 oz ... though some feel no effects what so ever ... i felt chills in my back ... but starting slow i have no other effects to report ... BUT one big thing that has worked for me (so far) was that i use to have 2-3 days migrens ... after drinking KT I have hardly had any headaches and it works faster than any medication ever has ... and i am talking about serious headaches ... i have also read that metal is no no ... and glass is only way to store as you dont want to get metal or plastic particals in your drink ... as for fizziness ... here is what i do ... mine is kinda fizzy a bit right away (after 10 days) ... so i bottle it (grolsh type bottles i bought from brew store) ... added 1/4 of organic juice (apple) ... and left outside for 2-3 days and than refrigarated ... making it more than soda looking and tasting kinda drink ... lots of bubbles and fizz ... PS! you might already know all this ... but just thought i will share my experience ... also ... i have seen continuas brew systems ... that can be bought for hundreds online ... for 29.99 at walmart ... where you buy water systems ... but i rather prefer glass jars as i can control mold and other issues ... anyway ... :) ... Hi … I am new to KT as well … but as much as i have read and experienced myself … you need to start with lower doses as KT is very powerful antioxidant and can result in some “weird” feelings … it is suggested to start with 4 oz … though some feel no effects what so ever … i felt chills in my back … but starting slow i have no other effects to report … BUT one big thing that has worked for me (so far) was that i use to have 2-3 days migrens … after drinking KT I have hardly had any headaches and it works faster than any medication ever has … and i am talking about serious headaches … i have also read that metal is no no … and glass is only way to store as you dont want to get metal or plastic particals in your drink … as for fizziness … here is what i do … mine is kinda fizzy a bit right away (after 10 days) … so i bottle it (grolsh type bottles i bought from brew store) … added 1/4 of organic juice (apple) … and left outside for 2-3 days and than refrigarated … making it more than soda looking and tasting kinda drink … lots of bubbles and fizz … PS! you might already know all this … but just thought i will share my experience … also … i have seen continuas brew systems … that can be bought for hundreds online … for 29.99 at walmart … where you buy water systems … but i rather prefer glass jars as i can control mold and other issues … anyway … :) …

]]> By: Patchwyrk http://gnowfglins.com/2008/06/02/first-kombucha/comment-page-1/#comment-38807 Patchwyrk Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:04:50 +0000 http://gnowfglins.com/?p=1143#comment-38807 I found this by googin "kombucha continuous brew" I wonder if you are still brewing? I just started a cont. brew with a crock I got at Amazon and it was WAY cheaper. Like 25 with free ship. From what I read you cant use honey because of the antimicrobial properties in it. They talk about how the white sugar that is recomended we use, is actually mostly eaten by the scoby. I havent tried any other sweetener yet. I found this by googin “kombucha continuous brew” I wonder if you are still brewing? I just started a cont. brew with a crock I got at Amazon and it was WAY cheaper. Like 25 with free ship.
From what I read you cant use honey because of the antimicrobial properties in it. They talk about how the white sugar that is recomended we use, is actually mostly eaten by the scoby. I havent tried any other sweetener yet.

]]> By: Wardeh http://gnowfglins.com/2008/06/02/first-kombucha/comment-page-1/#comment-34166 Wardeh Sat, 06 Nov 2010 18:32:49 +0000 http://gnowfglins.com/?p=1143#comment-34166 Kirsten -- I now use Rapadura. I know "they" say refined sweeteners are best, but we prefer not to support the refined sweetener industry. The scoby eats our Rapadura/Sucanat just fine and we like the darker flavor, too. A bit molasses-y. I still get that reaction. Sometimes I don't, but most times I do. Even from water kefir. :) Kirsten — I now use Rapadura. I know “they” say refined sweeteners are best, but we prefer not to support the refined sweetener industry. The scoby eats our Rapadura/Sucanat just fine and we like the darker flavor, too. A bit molasses-y.

I still get that reaction. Sometimes I don’t, but most times I do. Even from water kefir. :)

]]> By: Kirsten http://gnowfglins.com/2008/06/02/first-kombucha/comment-page-1/#comment-34165 Kirsten Sat, 06 Nov 2010 18:16:53 +0000 http://gnowfglins.com/?p=1143#comment-34165 Ok, so I am late reading this thread. :) I've been brewing booch for about a year now after learning from a friend. Wondering what sweeteners you are using now? I have read extensively that evaporated cane juice was best as it was simpler for the scoby to process- is this true? I would love to use my sucanat and am thrilled to study your water kefir recipe using it. I had been brewing both concoctions with the cane juice and didn't know I had an option there. Just finished a kefir batch and popped it on my 'brew shelf.' :) Thanks! BTW- I have had the same effects from the booch- almost like after a strong cocktail. My legs get warm and my face flushes. Not always, but when I first started drinking it. Ok, so I am late reading this thread. :) I’ve been brewing booch for about a year now after learning from a friend. Wondering what sweeteners you are using now? I have read extensively that evaporated cane juice was best as it was simpler for the scoby to process- is this true? I would love to use my sucanat and am thrilled to study your water kefir recipe using it. I had been brewing both concoctions with the cane juice and didn’t know I had an option there. Just finished a kefir batch and popped it on my ‘brew shelf.’ :) Thanks!

BTW- I have had the same effects from the booch- almost like after a strong cocktail. My legs get warm and my face flushes. Not always, but when I first started drinking it.

]]> By: Ryan http://gnowfglins.com/2008/06/02/first-kombucha/comment-page-1/#comment-7874 Ryan Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:46:03 +0000 http://gnowfglins.com/?p=1143#comment-7874 To get off topic... Making yogurt it fun and easy. The yogurt makers are great at making yogurt... but that's all. Best trick I've found is to wrap a heating pad set on low about any kind of cylindrical container you have in the house with a lid or towel. To get off topic… Making yogurt it fun and easy. The yogurt makers are great at making yogurt… but that’s all. Best trick I’ve found is to wrap a heating pad set on low about any kind of cylindrical container you have in the house with a lid or towel.

]]> By: Wardeh http://gnowfglins.com/2008/06/02/first-kombucha/comment-page-1/#comment-4973 Wardeh Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:45:49 +0000 http://gnowfglins.com/?p=1143#comment-4973 <em>Sangeeta, you are a sweetheart. I do think I'll be fine and yes, I think it is better after a couple days of drinking it. Here's where I read about the low blood pressure reaction: <a href="http://www.happyherbalist.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=253" rel="nofollow">Kombucha Cautions and Concerns</a>. <blockquote>Kombucha has been reported to lower blood pressure as well and several people have told me that they experience a light-headed or slight "buzz" as if drinking a glass of beer or wine and question the alcohol content. (all test indicate a low value of 1/2 of 1%) Some people have reported feeling dizzy to the extent that they had to sit down and rest. </blockquote> How fun to start your own yogurt! I hope you'll take notes so you can help me out because I'll be wanting to do that when we have goat milk. What are you going to use instead of the Salton yogurt maker? My mom always makes her yogurt in a big stainless steel bowl wrapped in towels for insulation. She may have even used a vinyl tablecloth for extra insulation. I'll ask her. </em> Sangeeta, you are a sweetheart. I do think I’ll be fine and yes, I think it is better after a couple days of drinking it. Here’s where I read about the low blood pressure reaction: Kombucha Cautions and Concerns.

Kombucha has been reported to lower blood pressure as well and several people have told me that they experience a light-headed or slight “buzz” as if drinking a glass of beer or wine and question the alcohol content. (all test indicate a low value of 1/2 of 1%) Some people have reported feeling dizzy to the extent that they had to sit down and rest.

How fun to start your own yogurt! I hope you’ll take notes so you can help me out because I’ll be wanting to do that when we have goat milk. What are you going to use instead of the Salton yogurt maker? My mom always makes her yogurt in a big stainless steel bowl wrapped in towels for insulation. She may have even used a vinyl tablecloth for extra insulation. I’ll ask her.

]]> By: Sangeeta http://gnowfglins.com/2008/06/02/first-kombucha/comment-page-1/#comment-4972 Sangeeta Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:32:56 +0000 http://gnowfglins.com/?p=1143#comment-4972 Dear Wardeh, I am a bit concerned that you get dizzy after drinking it, that doesn't seem "normal" to me. Is it getting any better? Glass seems good to me because you can "see" better. On a much smaller scale, I am planning to start making my own yoghurt. Except that the salton glass yoghurt maker that I had my eye on for a while is no longer available! Dear Wardeh,

I am a bit concerned that you get dizzy after drinking it, that doesn’t seem “normal” to me. Is it getting any better?

Glass seems good to me because you can “see” better.

On a much smaller scale, I am planning to start making my own yoghurt. Except that the salton glass yoghurt maker that I had my eye on for a while is no longer available!

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