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Small SCOBY floating near the surface of red kombucha in a glass flip-top bottle.
SCOBY in Your Kombucha Bottle? Here’s What to Do
Found a small SCOBY in your kombucha bottle? Learn why this happens during second fermentation, what to do with it, and how to tell a normal SCOBY from yeast or... Read more...
Unhealthy kombucha SCOBY?
Unhealthy Kombucha SCOBY: Is My SCOBY Dead?
An unusual-looking SCOBY is not necessarily unhealthy or dead. Color variation, bumps, holes, yeast, and changes in position can all occur normally; the article explains what to examine when deciding… Read more...
Kombucha SCOBY Floating or Sinking
SCOBY Not Floating? Why Kombucha SCOBYs Sink
A sinking SCOBY is usually not a problem. A SCOBY may float, sink, tilt, or move during fermentation, while a new layer can form at the surface of the tea;... Read more...
Giant Kombucha SCOBY - long fermentation
Thin SCOBY - Why is My Kombucha SCOBY Thin?
A thin SCOBY does not automatically mean your kombucha is failing. SCOBY thickness can be affected by time, temperature, movement, light, and brewing conditions; adjusting those variables can support more… Read more...
Thick SCOBY LAYERS
Healthy SCOBY: What Does a Healthy Kombucha SCOBY Look Like?
A healthy kombucha SCOBY can vary widely in color, thickness, texture, and position in the jar. Normal yeast strands, bubbles, uneven layers, and changing shapes can look unusual; fuzzy mold... Read more...
Loose black tea leaves beside organic cane sugar
Best Tea and Sugar for Kombucha: What to Use and Avoid
Black tea and organic cane sugar are the most reliable ingredients for primary kombucha fermentation. Learn which other true teas can work, which ingredients to avoid, and why alternative sweeteners... Read more...