How to Grow a Scoby

Have you ever wanted to make your own kombucha?

Maybe you wanted to…but couldn’t find a source for a good scoby?

Today, you’ll learn how to easily grow one from the directions found here. Healthline writes:

It is also possible to grow your own SCOBY.

You can do so by using raw, unflavored kombucha and 1 cup (250 ml) of green or black tea sweetened with 1–2 tablespoons (14–28 grams) of sugar.

Simply combine the kombucha and cooled tea in a jar and cover it tightly with a coffee filter or dishrag.

Place the jar in a warm spot — around 68–80°F (20–30°C) — and let it ferment for up to 30 days. As the SCOBY begins to form, it will gradually become thicker and less translucent.

Once the SCOBY is about 1/4-inch (2/3-cm) thick, you can use it to brew a new batch of kombucha using green or black tea and sugar.

That’s it…once you’ve got your scoby, you’re ready to brew your own batch of kombucha.

You’ll be able to learn how to brew your own batch in the next blog post from Uncle Rob. Stay tuned!