1 X Organic Kombucha Scoby - Live Culture by Scoby KombuchaUSDA Organic

This is my first scoby and I am super excited to be brewing my first batch of Kombucha tea. The health benefits of drinking Kombucha tea is unbelievable. I have started the first batch and the Scoby looked great there were no issues with it, I started the first batch over the weekend so I will update this review once my first batch is complete and I see how I did. Know matter what happens with my first batch I believe whole hearted that the Scoby is good and if something were to go wrong it was my fault they say watch for everything while brewing and utensils matter and what you put in the fermenting process. I watched any videos on how to brew Kombucha and many things could make it go wrong but the Scoby if it was sealed and protected when you received it can't be the issue or it would have not been good when you received it. Some of the health benefits that researching Kambucha tea declares is:Liver detoxificationImproved pancreas functionIncreased energyBetter digestionImproved mood (helps with anxiety/depression)Reducing Candida (yeast)Helps nutrient assimilationMay be beneficial for weight lossMy first batch was complete yesterday and wow I love my own brew, the scoby was great and I had no issues with my first batch. I am super stoked and have started two more batches since my scoby has duplicated and one batch is not enough for an entire week so I made two batches this time. The live culture was great and comes with the tea needed to start, I was unsure of my first batch because I read so many things on how to make it and what to watch out for so I did add about a 1/4 cup of white distilled vinegar as well. I made mine with 1 gallon of distilled water boiled and after boiled I added 12 organic black tea bags, and let steep for 10 minutes as suggested. Once steeped I added 1 1/4 cup organic cane sugar and let cool overnight. I added 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar and the scoby with the kombucha sent with the scoby. covered with a a cloth napkin and put in my hutch, I never disturbed the brew during the week I would look in at it, but never moved it. Seven days later I had a wonderful first brew. I did take part of that brew and start a second ferment some with strawberries and some with blueberries, and I can not wait to try them. The plain Kombucha was awesome itself, so I am excited for the fruity version. Cheers to your first brew. I definitely recommend this scoby source.The photo I submitted was after the batch was done fermenting for seven days, I forgot to get a pic before I took the scoby off the top of the jug and started pourong.

Worked Great !!!!

Nice product

Beautiful perfect SCOBY

Approximately 3 inch diameter and 3/8 inch thick , shipped in heavy duty pouch. Have made 1 batch and working on 2nd batch. Would buy again.

Dealing with this seller was one of the more bizarre customer service scenarios I've experienced. I needed help with mold on my newly purchased scoby so I contacted the seller. The seller's response was not only immediately defensive, but blatantly combative. We went back and forth for some time, the absurdity slowly escalating, until I threw my hands up. The reaction of this seller leads me to believe that he/she is either hiding something or should not be in business. Or both. Also, this seller recently changed their name on Amazon. They were formerly bookluver888. Now they are poseymom. I find that suspicious.In my efforts to find a solution, I discovered several blog posts on starting a scoby from store-bought kombucha. I picked up a bottle from the local health food spot and brewed up a batch of tea. Success! In one of our exchanges, I informed the seller that I was currently growing a scoby from store-bought kombucha and he/she refused to believe me, stating that it was impossible. As I write, I am happily sipping kombucha made from my own scoby. You can do it too!I would only purchase a scoby from this seller as a last recourse. Try starting your own from a store-bought bottle. Or ask someone at your healthfood store for a reference. They will probably be much more pleasant and accomodating. If you want to try starting your own I suggest getting a brand that is local or smaller-production. I tried GTs first and it didn't start. For my second attempt, I used MTO and I saw signs of my newly forming scoby within hours.

I ordered this scoby because it has been a few years since I have brewed kombucha. The shipping was a bit wonky, going from Nevada to Kentucky before finally arriving in New Mexico. Instead of arriving on Friday, it arrived on Monday.The scoby I received was about 3 inches across and about 1/2 inch thick. It was sealed in heavy duty plastic which was inside of a paper/plastic envelope. There were very clear instructions on the envelope for making the initial batch of kombucha. I made the tea following the instructions, poured into a gallon sized jar, wrapped it in a towel and let it do its thing for 10 days. I also added an extra 1/2 cup of distilled vinegar to the brew to keep the pH down.On the second or third day, the scoby dropped to the bottom of the gallon jar, where it is still living (2 weeks later). Since it is fall up here in the mountains, it fermented slower than usual. After 10 days, I unwrapped the towel and brought it into the kitchen to put the finished product into glass mason jars. I freaked out a bit when I took the towel off because it did look like I had mold growing on the top of the tea. After I brought it into brighter light, I realized it was just a very thin baby scoby at the top of the Kombucha and it was taking on a bluish tint because it was really thin in one part. I put the kombucha in jars with ginger and tart cherries, let it sit at room temperature overnight then put it into the refrigerator. I drank it over the course of 1 week and it was delicious.I put another batch of sweet tea on top of my scoby (with a cup or two of leftover kombucha from the first batch) and let it ferment. The baby scoby is growing strong and the second batch is better than the first.I have brewed kombucha before (along with other fermented beverages such as beer, ale and meads) so I do have experience and know what to expect. If this will be your first time brewing kombucha, there is a good book on Amazon and lots of places on the web to ask questions and get more information. There are a few things that are very important. First, make sure to rinse your brewing container and your hands with distilled white vinegar before you handle your scoby. Second, make sure your tea/sugar mixture is at room temperature before adding your scoby. Third, cover your opening with a dish towel held in place with a rubber band. The holes in the cheesecloth are too big and will let fruit flies in and will ruin your kombucha. Lastly, have patience. The kombucha will take some time to brew the first batch and waiting is the hardest part.After the first batch or two, you may want to try a continuous brew. Have fun making your kombucha!