Can I use this when making Kombucha?
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I have used it in both warm and cold liquids with success. I have had some problems with suspensions. Hope this helps.
1706107
I use this as an excellent vessel for continuous brew kombucha and cover the top with a gauze cloth. For water kefir you want air tight for second ferment but I feel like this would be big for Water Kefir. I do a quart at the time and you want to do the second ferment in a bottle that it nearly fills. The less air in the bottle for second ferment the more bubbles you will get as well. I recommend you join the group on facebook "Kefir grains, scoby and others to share", they are an excellent resource. Yes you use a tight weave cloth for first ferment and air tight for second ferment if you do a second. I do a second if I add flavor like juice or fruit. Also on Pinterest there are fermentation boards with a wealth of information. Amazon has several great products for fermentation.
356825
As far as I know this will not work in the Mr. Beer kit which uses a liquid pre-made wort mixture. The above should be used in conjunction with the Brooklyn beer kit, which involves real brewing.
1837726
You will need a brewing vessel for this kit. The instructions that come with your SCOBY are for 1 Gallon of Kombucha, so I'd recommend a container of, at least, that volume. Also, the SCOBY I received was about 4 inches in diameter so you might want to make sure your brew vessel will accommodate a SCOBY of that size! Glass or ceramic brewing vessels are recommended. No stainless steel or plastic! Visit his website at GetKombucha.com because he's got all the answers you need there. Happy brewing!
427009
I have not tried it for that, but I would say no, perhaps you should try the strainer bags used in micro brewing, they are much finer.
2261521
No, I use a Brown Betty for brewing. This Oxo is used just for boiling water at my house. Works good and well made.
2144127
Yes you can! Just make sure you don't fill the frother pass the max line or it will spill.
9454
I have no idea. probably need to contact the manufacturer to find out.I have used mine for continuous kombucha brewing without any problems.
1431630
No. The kit can adapt to your recipes as long as you use one that has the same amount of gallons, pints, or quarts to fit in the containers and allow head room or fermentation.
687067
Yes i have been making Kombucha for a very long time with this. I usually add a couple tsp. of green tea also, I do not substitute. My recipe, 6tsp black tea, 2tsp green tea, steep, add 1 cup organic sugar. then starter and SCOBY. we are addicted!!
1951437
Yes. This is pretty much the perfect setup to use for a continuous kombucha brewing system. It is glass with plastic (no metal) parts.
1347829
Yes. If you understand the mechanics of brewing beer then it is possible to use any beer ingredient kit.
503401
Yes you can. But the little part that holds the coffee grounds is VERY small. I don't even use mine because of that.
34777
Yes, the only thing you can use is ground coffee! This is not a pod/k-cup compatible machine.
2237556
yes, you can use the regular Keurig. Just fill your mug/glass/etc. with ice and then brew it directly over that. Make sure to select a smaller brew size to account for the fact that your mug is full of ice. Generally, if I am using a large travel mug, I will use the medium brew setting. Also, after it brews, I generally add more ice until the mug is full since some of it melts when brewing.
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You can call Kombucha Kamp directly and ask them about your specific situation; it should be ok unless it's left unattended for many hours in freezing weather. (note: I already answered this question in the forums; someone else asked, too, and I posted a direct quote from Kombucha Kamp, which I don't have to hand at the moment). This has been a really great company to deal with; prompt, great service, and willing to answer questions! Best of Luck!
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The directions say you can but I have never tried. I would just sit the K cup in the little basket where I put the coffee grounds. It has been a great little machine. My mom saw it on the ocunter at my house and bought one too. S he and my son love it!