Well to be honest I just keep with a basic initial brew and vary the teas. I'm working on adding guava pulp into my racking process. Cutting up tiny bits of muslin that I've bleached and hand rinsed and then filling with 1/8 tsp guava guts into 3 of the bottles........ Doing this bit by bit. I'm...
In the past when I passed out bottles I've racked to my friend they have a little bit on the top after about a week or two. They always save it and add a little bit of vinegar and tea to it and it grows nice mother on the bottom of a wide and shallow Pyrex bakeware some of them use them then as...
Give your vinegar a head start with some apple cider vinegar not white distilled vinegar. I'm not sure the ratio but look it up within inoculation . Just like with some people they add previous juice to a new batch of kimchi or sauerkraut
Sorry I'm talking to my phone to type. Burnt my right hand in the process of making it today for a new batch. Totally forgot that the pot was still hot after pouring it into my brewing system. Maybe I should bring drinking more coffee
As long as you are using a glass container you are fine just make sure there is a way to keep the bottle closed when you are not drinking it. Some people even use plastic water bottles in the gallon size. They make sure that its refrigerated so it doesn't form a plug as quickly with a new scoby...
Oh hey just did some research. Don't use produce bands. They harbor parasites and mold. Use a fresh and brand new one for every batch. Also do not use fabric that is former clothing or is washed with other garments. Doing both provide perfect houses for bugs and bacteria looking for a nice swim...
Hey so to note brew is higher caffeine content than espresso of course with variation http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/caffeine/art-20049372