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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #210 on: March 16, 2009, 06:41:41 PM » by joychild24seven

Quote from: ForeverGirl on March 16, 2009, 12:56:42 PM

I haven't tried this, but I'd guess that buying a bottle of unpasteurized kombucha and using it as a starter would work as well.

Rebekah

I have tried this... I did add 3/4 c. of apple cider vinegar to the first batch to make it more acidic, as that was suggested somewhere I was reading at the time.

The first batch didn't taste so great, but it did grow a great scoby, and the subsequent batches turned out great... so it worked for me at least.

Oh to have time to do kombucha again... Grin

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #211 on: March 18, 2009, 09:22:19 PM » by DawnsEarlyBirds

Quote from: ForeverGirl on March 16, 2009, 12:56:42 PM

A year ago I accidently blitzed my kefir grains in the blender with the smoothie. I had the "dirty" jar of kefir left and, out of curiosity, I filled it with milk again and shook it up to blend the left over kefir dregs with the fresh milk. 48 hours later I had kefir again.

That was a year ago. I've been making kefir with a bit of leftover kefir each time, just like you do with yogurt. It is nice and smooth, thick, and tastes great.

So, last week I decided to try the same thing with a store-bought kefir smoothie (it also had organic sugarcane juice and black cherry concentrate) that had not been pasteurized. Again, I had good kefir in about 36 hours. Cheesy

So, apparently, the grains and the starter pouches are not necessary. All you need is some unpasteurized kefir.

I haven't tried this, but I'd guess that buying a bottle of unpasteurized kombucha and using it as a starter would work as well.

Rebekah

I have been wondering about this, it just seemed like you should be able to do this. Been wanting to make kefir, but hadn't gotten around to getting the grains. Thanks for experimenting for us!

As for kombucha, I think when we were first discussing kombucha, "years" ago on WTM it did come up that you could make some with just kombucha, but that it does take a little longer to get going.

Hey, anyone have a kombucha "bar" at their local health food store? We have one, bring your own bottle to refill, and it is sold by the pound. Haven't tried it, as we make our own, but thought it was an interesting idea.

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #212 on: March 24, 2009, 07:37:10 AM » by momof4boys

Kombucha scobys needed please! I will pay for them plus shipping.
THANKS!! Dee

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #213 on: March 26, 2009, 11:26:23 AM » by bebe

Hi! Do you still have a kombucha starter? I am trying to find whatever I need to start making kombucha...my email is bebe339@hotmail.com

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #214 on: March 26, 2009, 11:38:01 AM » by bebe

Hey! Can you let me know if you have another kombucha starter ready at my email bc I check it daily....bebe339@hotmail.com thanks!

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #215 on: March 29, 2009, 09:13:51 PM » by DawnsEarlyBirds

So, I tried making kefir without the grains, just some other kefir, and it worked great! And, all I can find is pastuerized kefir, and it was fine.

« Last Edit: March 31, 2009, 07:05:42 PM by DawnsEarlyBirds »
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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #216 on: April 19, 2009, 06:38:58 PM » by WI Cheesehead

Quote from: DawnsEarlyBirds on March 29, 2009, 09:13:51 PM

So, I tried making kefir without the grains, just some other kefir, and it worked great! And, all I can find is pastuerized kefir, and it was fine.

I think that only works for so long and then you have to start over. It's great to have the live grains, since you could conceivably have them for years!

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #217 on: April 23, 2009, 10:55:22 PM » by Hamama

I am in need of a new SCOBY! if anyone has an extra I would be willing to pay for any cost and shipping or if you live close I am in GR, MI. I lost all mine due to neglect after I started working full time I am home more now and promise to take good care of them now. I need to start drinking more again.

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #218 on: April 25, 2009, 09:08:01 AM » by mamaoffour

I'm looking for a kombucha scoby and some WATER KEFIR. I would be willing to pay for shipping of course. Please PM me if you have one or both available to ship.

Thanks,
Misty

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #219 on: April 29, 2009, 09:22:30 AM » by Arlene

Quote from: Hamama on April 23, 2009, 10:55:22 PM

also Misty, your request April 25....
Gals,,,I am sending a scoby to a friend in Minnesota when my next batch is ready to start (Monday),,,so will be sending it out on Tuesday. If you wish I could send you one also at the same time (I could get three out of my excess),,,and you could repay the postage by check or paypal.....let me know before the weekend......,,,,by the way,,,I started drinking kombucha tea about 8 ounces a day on March 22,,,,,MY HAIR COLOR RETURNED ! I am 65, and was getting totally white hair...now I have color streaking through ! Kombucha rules !
cheers,,,,,,,,,Arlene in southeastern Michigan Let me know, my email is
arlenaghan@sbcglobal.net

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #220 on: May 04, 2009, 01:29:18 PM » by WellTellMommy

I'm tired of only having Kefir when I can get to the store to buy a bottle to make some, anyone have kefir grains that they can share?
Pm please.

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #221 on: May 04, 2009, 10:25:19 PM » by mamaoffour

Thanks Arlene. I did get a scoby already.

Misty

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #222 on: May 04, 2009, 10:29:37 PM » by mamaoffour

I'm still looking for some water kefir grains since my son isn't doing any dairy yet. I will glad to pay for shipping. Please PM if you have any available.

Thanks,
Misty

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #223 on: May 08, 2009, 03:53:24 PM » by ShannaC

I have kefir grains if anyone would like some. PM me.
Shanna

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #224 on: May 12, 2009, 07:38:43 PM » by HappyWifey

I also am looking for some water kefir grains, and will pay shipping.

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #225 on: May 13, 2009, 03:28:09 PM » by happygardener

Quote from: tonysgirl on May 13, 2009, 12:37:55 PM

I have some milk kefir grains to share! If anyone wants them, you can have them for the postage- pm me. -Wendy

I would like some, but when I try to PM, I keep getting an error message. Huh

Am I missing something?

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #226 on: May 13, 2009, 03:40:11 PM » by herbalmom

Quote from: happygardener on May 13, 2009, 03:28:09 PM

Quote from: tonysgirl on May 13, 2009, 12:37:55 PM

I have some milk kefir grains to share! If anyone wants them, you can have them for the postage- pm me. -Wendy

I would like some, but when I try to PM, I keep getting an error message. Huh

Am I missing something?

Welcome to WTM. You can't PM until you have 5 posts. HTH Blessings ~herbalmom

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #227 on: May 13, 2009, 03:50:12 PM » by happygardener

Quote from: herbalmom on May 13, 2009, 03:40:11 PM

Quote from: happygardener on May 13, 2009, 03:28:09 PM

Quote from: tonysgirl on May 13, 2009, 12:37:55 PM

I have some milk kefir grains to share! If anyone wants them, you can have them for the postage- pm me. -Wendy

I would like some, but when I try to PM, I keep getting an error message. Huh

Am I missing something?

Welcome to WTM. You can't PM until you have 5 posts. HTH Blessings ~herbalmom

Ahhhh...thank you for enlightening me!

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #228 on: May 27, 2009, 02:06:20 PM » by mamato5

Hi ladies. I'm in need of some kefir grains and I will pay for shipping. PM me please. Thanks!

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #229 on: May 28, 2009, 07:53:09 PM » by purple petunia

I'm looking for a Kombucha starter. Anyone have extra you can pm me. I'll pay shipping.

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #230 on: June 03, 2009, 08:56:58 AM » by rpeck

I need Kefir grains please!! We have a son with stomache issues and someone threw out the grains I saved in the freezer while we took a break. Thanks!!

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #231 on: June 08, 2009, 09:06:48 AM » by uptrapperdansgirl

looking for kombucha starter and water kefir grains. thanks! hugs!

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #232 on: June 16, 2009, 08:23:57 PM » by purple petunia

please PM me if u have any kefir grains to share. i'll pay postage.

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #233 on: June 21, 2009, 04:16:50 PM » by healthyinOhio

I am looking for kefir grains for a lady I church with. She is a WTM member, but doesn't have access to a computer, so I am posting on her behalf. Thanks.

« Last Edit: June 21, 2009, 06:35:01 PM by healthyinOhio »
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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #234 on: June 24, 2009, 06:14:52 PM » by FarmWife

Man, I wish I had read this. I just put several scobys in my compost because I could not find anyone that wanted them. How do you ship them?

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #235 on: June 24, 2009, 11:12:08 PM » by 3boysmyjoys

I am looking for kefir grains as well. Anyone?

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #236 on: July 10, 2009, 11:20:40 AM » by brigonia

I'm giving a Kombucha scoby away at my blog. http://briana-icantdecide.blogspot.com/
Here is the specific post. http://briana-icantdecide.blogspot.com/2009/07/my-first-giveaway.html

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #237 on: August 16, 2009, 08:39:56 PM » by abtowell

I need some kefir grains, we have started our homestead and have dairy goats and starter is just a waste of time and money, but I can't find a place to buy grains.

Please contact me I will be happy to pay. I actually need them pretty bad right now as I have a 1 year old with chronic diarrhea I can't seem to get rid of with just yogurt.

Thanks,
Alysha

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Re: Housecleanings of kombucha/kefir thread
« Reply #238 on: November 22, 2009, 04:11:12 PM » by boysmama