Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 24 minutes ago

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 - Common SCOBY Growth Questions
00:47 - What is a SCOBY
01:23 - How temperatures affect SCOBY growth/fermentation
02:14 - Examples of SCOBY growth over a few months
04:24 - Changes in color
05:00 - Final thoughts/how to tell when kombucha is done

RELATED VIDEOS & LINKS
- Guide to 1st Fermentation: youtu.be/iP1L_u4kiNE
- What to Expect During 1st Fermentation: youtu.be/v2JMHwyryeU
- How to know when your 1st Fermentation is done: youtu.be/4UuaM0c-bKU
- Guide to 2nd Fermentation & Flavoring: youtube.com/watch?v=vxsxXR0139g&t=31s
- Is a SCOBY/Starter Tea necessary for kombucha brewing: youtu.be/bY5PPwv2N8E
- How to fix too-sour or too-sweet kombucha: youtu.be/r5YYSngvzoI

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