Can you make a scoby from store bought kombucha?

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Published 2017-09-01

I neglected my scoby for kombucha and it died so it was time to make a new one. This is a fast, easy, and economical way to brew your own kombucha and not spend 3 or 4 dollars at the store every time you want a bottle.

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All Comments (21)

@Rutley7 6 years ago

The first video I watched on kombucha (Brothers green eats) strongly stressed not to use a paper towel as your cover because foreign substances can fall inside.
@fionmor4893 1 year ago

I made a SCOBY from scratch..... no starter scoby..... I put 2 bottles of raw kombucha into a 1/2 gallon mason jar.... after 3 weeks I noticed a scoby on the top it slowly sank and then another one grew on top.... at 4 weeks I made a sweet tea mixture and gently added it .... so that was a super easy attempt to make a scoby rom scratch
@robinlillian9471 6 years ago

If you don't want to bother with the ice, just make a batch of sweet tea and let it cool to room temperature. (Covered) You don't have to watch it or take it's temperature. If the side of the bowl doesn't feel hot, you're ready.
@1337charlie 4 years ago

Great, organized, very helpful video! You reassured me and a lot of others that flavored GTS is OK to use unlike other videos. No stores here sell unflavored. Such a beautiful process of growing a mother from scratch!
@teama224 4 years ago

RECIPE 1 Bottle, Original Kombucha 3.5 Cups, Cold Water 4-5 Black Tea Bags 3 Cups, Hot Water 1 Cup, Sugar
@cristinawatson7066 4 years ago

First time watching your video. This is the easiest but detailed I’ve seen. Will try to start it today. Thanks!
@jonnyboat2 4 years ago

I went out to a farm market today and bought a couple bottles of gts original kombucha to make my first batch of homemade kombucha. I’m going to second ferment it with fruit juice later. I’m using your video and some of the information I got from the comments to get started. I noticed that the store bought kombucha already had a scoby inside floating on top. I waiting for the tea I made to cool down and then start. Can’t wait!!!
@sunnystardust1008 5 years ago

I am going to make this. Most comprehensive video found. Thank you!!😊👍👍👍
@penelope-oe2vr 3 years ago

I did 2 small batches in spaghetti sauce bottles. One made 3 scobys and 1 didn't work at all. The second one I didn't let the store bought kombucha get to room temperature, it was too cold. I also think it had too much light. Now I'm using my 3 scobys in a 1 gallon jar to start my batch. Yay! I've waited a month for it. Kombucha saved me from a feeding tube
@jasminemmartinez3 3 years ago

Thank you! I'm starting to make kombucha again and I didn't have anyone to get a scoby from this time, so this Is perfect!
@faithman1000 6 years ago

I made a scoby just like that. Soon to make my 4th batch of Kambucha with it, and started another culture from it to give to friends.
@adelegil8236 2 years ago

Thank you for this video ! C'est passionnant, j'ai hâte d'en faire moi-même :)
@blackdogslivesmatter1568 5 years ago

I really wanted to see the scoby
@emsdiy6857 1 year ago

Thank God I had to get the pure one this time cuz I couldn't find original
@illSingMyHeartOut 3 years ago

The grandpa I never had 😢 ♥️
@garypeddie9807 4 years ago

This was the first time I watched Clean Slate Farm video I like.
@MindyourMatters 1 year ago

Thank you!
@zrosa6229 5 years ago

Love this
@Json-with-a-Kay 1 year ago

I like your vibe grandpa 🙂❤️
@jadabaudelaire118 2 years ago

Thank you, friend! Today, using your method, I'll be making my first scoby!