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Myree posted an update in the group
Kombucha Kamp Challenge 1 month agoBooch is bottled and fermenting on the counter for a few days… drank some and it’s nice and tart… flavored bottles with Passion Hibiscus herbal tea and Yerba Mate Chai. Testing a colored glass bottle that is tested safe for wine and beer but not sure of safety with low Ph… we’ll see if it’s ok… these bottles are only $2.50 for a case of…[Read more]
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Beatrix Knoll posted an update in the group
Kombucha Kamp Challenge 1 month, 1 week agoWoohoo…my 2 gallon continuous brew is just beginning to grow a scoby…AND…I was able to grow my own scoby using GT original … Now I have a batch system started and a continuous system….kombucha…here I come.
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NICE!!! I put a heating pad next to my jars and my first skoby really took off when I did that. It’s exciting isn’t it!!!
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Yeah, I stuck the home grown scoby one in the closet with the hot water tank as it’s nice and warm in there..think that helped
The continuous brew is in my kitchen and taking longer..probably because it’s a larger volume (2 gallons ) and my house isn’t the warmest…still waiting to get my heating system from Hannah, but glad to see…[Read more]
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Mine too I checked Ph yesterday and it’s down to 3.0 but still REALLY sweet… smells nice and sour though and not near enough carbination but from what I’ve read that comes more with the bottling.
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Yes – the pH only indicates that your brew is protected from invasion by other harmful organisms. Taste is king – let your tongue tell you when the KT is ready.
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Myree posted an update in the group
Kombucha Kamp Challenge 1 month, 1 week agoHi just joined the group and site. I started drinking KT 2 weeks ago and already am cutting back on Senna (an herbal laxative) and sleep meds! I’m brewing 2 batches the first started 7 days ago and the second Sunday. I’m concerned about the look of my first Skoby. I have the brown stuff that I’ve read about I think but still concerned if…[Read more]
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Ohhhh and my Psoriasis that was mostly clear from my changed eating habits and that came back when I ate gluten again in February is mostly cleared up already! I’m going to make some hair tonic from my first batch!
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Is the bround stuff underneath the floating scoby? Then it’s probably the normal yeast that grows beneath. It might even form strands and hang down like seaweed and try to sneek out of your spigot if you have one. Brown is okay. Black or blue is Not.
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Myree joined the group
Kombucha Kamp Challenge 1 month, 1 week ago-
@Metqa the brown stuff started out with strings now they have gone away and new skoby is forming on top, changing the appearance, and it’s looking like brown and grey mixed now but that could be the skoby changing the appearance.
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that sounds okay to me…. My KT is not bubbly from the tap, I have to second ferment it to get any bubbles. But I like mine either flat or bubbly so long as it’s nice and tart.
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Ok pics are up but they aren’t great. my Ph is at 3.0 now but I tasted it yesterday and it’s still pretty flat and not quite sour enough. I didn’t get sick though so I’m hoping that’s a good sign that my spots are normal LOL
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The brown globs are the yeastie bits
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Beatrix Knoll joined the group
Kombucha Kamp Challenge 1 month, 3 weeks ago-
I know i’m a little late…but I’m starting my 30 day challenge tomorrow…better late than never, right?
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Never late! right on time when it comes to taking control of your health =)
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Thanks
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The Kombucha Mamma posted an update in the group
Kombucha Kamp Challenge 2 months, 2 weeks agoGet ready for a new Challenge – STARTS TOMORROW!! The GT’s ”Leap into Life” 30 Day Kombucha Challenge – you could win a GT’s Ultimate Prize pack including a 30 day supply of GT’s, a T-shirt and a Kombucha bottle snuggie! Check back tomorrow & Leap into Life!
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Magan posted an update in the group
Kombucha Kamp Challenge 3 months, 1 week agoAt what age can children have KT? What is the acceptable quantity they can drink? Is there a guideline?
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Hi Magan. Babies in Russia were given Kombucha to treat colic. In traditional cultures, children are fed fermented foods from a young age. Start with small amounts, follow with water and monitor how they respond. They will tell you if they want more
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Shelly posted an update in the group
Kombucha Kamp Challenge 3 months, 2 weeks ago30 days later and the dry patch of skin I had behind my ear is completely gone and the skin is smooth. On top of that the other patch on my hairline at the base of my neck is totally gone too. Been years since that was gone. I lost 4 lbs. Not sure I needed to but maybe I did. I’ve kept my eating habits pretty normal but I am not craving an…[Read more]
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Wonderful news on your skin clearing up.
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Rita Ladany posted an update in the group
Kombucha Kamp Challenge 3 months, 2 weeks agoVictory! Toasting you all with a glass of KT
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Sabrina posted an update in the group
Kombucha Kamp Challenge 3 months, 2 weeks agoI bottled this weekend… 12 beautiful bottles of KT are now on second ferment. For flavors I did two naturals (which I’ve already had one), 2 ginger, 2 ginger with lime, 2 blueberry, 2 grape, 2 orange peel with hibiscus and rose hip. YUM! they are all so beautiful.
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Sabrina posted an update in the group
Kombucha Kamp Challenge 3 months, 2 weeks agoYou want me to do WHAT! You want me to go straight to the one thing that has had me in bondage that i’ve finally broken free of and stare it in the face and taste it… You are crazy, that’ll undo all i’ve done…. So that was my first thought when i read the taste test info. Then I went back and read it again and gave some thought and…[Read more]
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YES! You are free! There are no magical demons holding you captive – only the ones you create. So glad that you took a risk and was rewarded! Yay!!
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Shelly posted an update in the group
Kombucha Kamp Challenge 3 months, 3 weeks agoSo today is day one of drinking my own KT! Yay! Oh and I had to share, my 17 yr old son came up and asked if he could try my home brewed ginger lime kt and then walked away with what was left in the bottle and finished it. So Kombucha Mama you were right he started drinking it.
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You are making the good stuff
You’ve got him hooked!
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Sabrina posted an update in the group
Kombucha Kamp Challenge 3 months, 3 weeks agopersonal care products… Coconut milk soap, or goats milk soap, for washing face, hand washing, and showering. coconut oil as a mosturizer face and body and hot oil treatment for hair, and detangler for ends. Kiss my face shampoo and conditioner (it will switch in a week have to switch it up to keep my long hair from getting brittle) Aloe Vera…[Read more]
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oops forgot Jasons toothepaste, toms deoderant, apple cider vinegar for a mouth rinse before brushing, olive oil for polishing teeth, strawberries for whitening (last few are new just added those this week)
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Rita Ladany posted an update in the group
Kombucha Kamp Challenge 3 months, 3 weeks agoHere is my Blueberry KT
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John Steeno posted an update in the group
NessAlla Kombucha 3 months, 3 weeks agoI’m wondering where the best place on or near UW-Madison’s campus is to get some NessAlla with my lunch? Anyone know?
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I think the closest place would be Fresh Market. You should ask for it at some places and we can give you info cards to pass out if you’d like. We should definitely get it out more on campus. Oh! The Good Food Cart should have it too…
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Rita Ladany posted an update in the group
Kombucha Kamp Challenge 3 months, 3 weeks agoDay 21 of challenge and day 7 of my cabbage soup plan. I am down 6 pounds. Have eating no simple carbs drank and no booze. I feel great. I didn`t even mind at two parties we had this weekend.
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Rita Ladany posted an update in the group
Kombucha Kamp Challenge 3 months, 3 weeks agoI am hitting Wegmans today! picking up Borax, Castor oil, soap flakes. I have a large bag of baking soda and lots of vinegar. I`ll be ready to spring clean a non toxic way. I read about washing baking but read that it is caustic so I`ll stick to the lower pH baking soda.
http://organicgardening.com/living/recipes-green-cleaning-supplies
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This is what I am making today Washing machine soap:
1 cup of pure soap flakes or powder
2 to 4 tablespoons of washing soda (available at large supermarkets)Add to the washing machine as it is filling with water. Use 2 tablespoons of washing soda for soft water, 4 tablespoons for very hard water.
BUT using the baking soda in place of the washing soda.
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Catherine Kauffman posted an update in the group
Kombucha Kamp Challenge 3 months, 3 weeks agoI’ve recently changed to an organic shampoo and conditioner. I am just not happy with it. My hair (long, straight) now feels brittle and tangles are awful. It’s better if I use my old conditioner, but I think the shampoo is too strong. I only shampoo once or twice a week. I think I may try something else… but this stuff is very expensive and I…[Read more]
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I have to switch my organic shampoos and conditioners up ALL the time because my hair is very long and straight and can get brittle if I dont. I had to do that with the typical shampoos as well. I find that doing coconut oil treatments and aloe vera treatments help too.
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How do you do the coconut treatments? Do you just melt a little coconut oil in warm water and then put it in your hair or is there an easier, less messy way to do this? Do you leave it in or wash it out? If you wash it out, how long do you leave it on first?
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I do it like i used to do the hot V-oil treatments back in the day. I warm it up in hot water and then apply it to my head. Wrap it in a damp warm towel (or dry one is fine too). Leave it in for 15 min or longer, and then wash out. to detangle. I put a very small amount of coconut oil on my hands and put it in the ends of my hair. (don’t…[Read more]
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Brad posted an update in the group
NessAlla Kombucha 3 months, 3 weeks agoSo I’m still totally on board with the challenge. Again, I want to thank NessAlla for helping me out!
No soda of any sort since the beginning of the year!
I have also started taking Vitamin D, Fish Oil and Valerian to help with seasonal moodiness, mental focus and sleep issues repectively. Along with the booch, I am feeling great.
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That is so awesome to hear Brad!! Glad things are going well.
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Sweet! Way to level up Brad – we should call you ”b” ”rad” (be rad
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How did it turn out?