{"product_id":"kombucha-scoby-with-8-ounces-starter-tea","title":"Live Kombucha SCOBY with 8 oz Starter Tea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFresh Kombucha SCOBY with Strong Starter Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestart your home brew with a live, active kombucha SCOBY and at least 8 ounces of strong starter tea for a 1-gallon batch. Bucha Brewers keeps each culture brewing until shortly before shipment so it arrives fresh and ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for a 1-gallon batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e The SCOBY and starter tea can begin one gallon of kombucha and support repeated future batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh and active:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always packaged shortly before shipment \u0026amp; ready to brew!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong starter tea included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each SCOBY is packaged with at least 1 cup, or 8 ounces, of acidic starter tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality growing ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e SCOBYs are cultivated with organic cane sugar and Bucha Brewers black tea blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipped in a heat-sealed, superior strength, food-grade, BPA-free bag designed to keep your SCOBY safe \u0026amp; fresh through shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions and support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes access to a complete 1-gallon brewing guide, recipes, customer Q\u0026amp;A resources, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach SCOBY is approximately 3 inches in diameter. Thickness naturally varies, with an average around 1\/4 inch. The shape and thickness of the culture do not need to match the diameter of your jar for it to brew successfully. Your SCOBY may sink, float, or move throughout your brew. All are normal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Product For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stand-alone SCOBY is especially useful for experienced brewers returning to kombucha who already have the necessary jar, tea, sugar, cover, and monitoring tools. New brewers who need the full setup may prefer the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kombucha-starter-kit-make-kombucha-at-home\"\u003eComplete Kombucha Brewing Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing and Storage Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the live SCOBY within 2 months of receipt for best results. It was grown with black tea, but future batches can also be brewed with suitable black, green, or white tea. Follow the included link to the full Bucha Brewers 1-gallon brewing instructions when setting up your first kombucha brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs starter tea included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The SCOBY comes with at least 8 ounces of strong kombucha starter tea to help acidify a 1-gallon batch. This contains the microbes that keep your fermentation going strong!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I reuse the SCOBY?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A healthy culture can be carried forward into subsequent batches when it is handled and brewed properly. You will also grow a new SCOBY with each batch!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bucha Brewers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48222124245157,"sku":"KOMBUSCOBY","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8907\/6389\/files\/26ab0cdb-kombucha-SCOBY-in-bag-close-up-square.jpg?v=1788558196","url":"https:\/\/buchabrewers.com\/products\/kombucha-scoby-with-8-ounces-starter-tea","provider":"Bucha Brewers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}