Uploaded December 2017 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

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0:10 - Unfounded kombucha fears
0:35 - When is mold possible?
1:00 - How to tell when you have mold
2:00 - What’s not mold
2:18 - What to do if you’re not sure if it’s mold
2:32 - How to prevent mold
4:56 - Just because it looks weird, doesn’t mean it’s moldy
5:41 - Real talk about mold: Don’t freak out about it
6:18 - What to do if you get mold

To read the full article, go to youbrewkombucha.com/mold

* For a list of all my recommended materials + where to buy them (for new brewers to build your own kombucha starter kit or for expert brewers to upgrade your materials): youbrewkombucha.com/byo-starter-kit

* Find all my kombucha articles, videos and how-tos at youbrewkombucha.com

* If you’re interested, watch my video on homemade CBD Kombucha, and find my favorite water-soluble CBD products at youbrewkombucha.com/cbd-kombucha

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