$100 a month a Kombucha-HELLLLP!

[RAWmen-Noodles]

I am spending close to 120 a month on Kombucha. That is 16 ounces a d for 4 dollars a pop. I would buy a "mother" from someone if they are willing to sell one. Please, this is getting crazy. I love it too much to give it up. I feel wonderful when I drink it. Though, if I don't get a scoby then I will have to stop drinking it!

[violeta]

You don't actually need a scoby. If you can find a bottle of good quality kombucha such as High Country, it's possible to start the whole process with that. I did that last year, and after about a month I was making more than my husband and I could drink.

Violeta

[cara4art]

Yikes! that seems like an awful lot of money for what is basically a very simple drink to make at home! I was making my own for about two and a half years, from a mother that a dear friend sent to me in the mail, with plain black tea and sugar, as per the instructions. Worked just fine, and I had my drinks for literally pennies a day. After that period though, I didn't think I needed to drink it any more - one's body will tell you about this as it does with other things that one adds or subtracts from the diet it seems.

[RawHeaven]

Buying in bulk is another alternative until your home batches begin brewing. During my kombucha phase I would buy the case from my co-op and I'd get a 15% membership discount automatically. And when they were on sale, that was a real bargain ~ sale discount + case membership discount. I don't remember how many are in a case, but I'm pretty sure I never spent over $70 for it and it would last a month or more. The only drawback to the bulk purchase is you are limited to one flavor. I didn't mind so much because GT Ginger is my favorite. Wherever you purchase your fix ;), consider finding out if you can buy the case and ask for a discount. Talk to the produce or store manager. :)

[RawHeaven]

I am spending close to 120 a month on Kombucha. That is 16 ounces a d for 4 dollars a pop. I would buy a "mother" from someone if they are willing to sell one. Please, this is getting crazy. I love it too much to give it up. I feel wonderful when I drink it. Though, if I don't get a scoby then I will have to stop drinking it!

It's 2.00 to 2.98 in california. I probably shouldn't tell you that. Maybe also see if you can get it on-line.

[juliew]

OMG I am having the EXACT same problem!! It is sooo good and addicting. I've decided to start making it myself in a week or so and see what happens!

[spicyfull]

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[spicyfull]

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[rawbabymama]

I am spending close to 120 a month on Kombucha. That is 16 ounces a d for 4 dollars a pop. I would buy a "mother" from someone if they are willing to sell one. Please, this is getting crazy. I love it too much to give it up. I feel wonderful when I drink it. Though, if I don't get a scoby then I will have to stop drinking it!

I would send you a culture for shipping/transportation costs...the issue is me actually getting to the post office. I will be going down that way soon, for some other issues. If you are willing to wait a week, I can send you one.

You should do continuous brewing...you just need a glass 1/2 gallon container, after the initial ten days brewing, you can take out 16oz a day and replace it with fresh tea. Right now I am using a pitcher, since I don't have a sun tea container (my last one broke). You have to cover it with a cloth. It is very easy. I'm on AOL if you have questions. :)

[RAWmen-Noodles]

Well, I bought a bottle of the plain kombucha. I will set it out and see what happens! I guess I am suppose to wait a month or two to see if something happens. I am NOT going to buy any until I find a way to make it myself. No one I know has a scoby. I looks pretty simple as long as you keep everything clean.

[Green_Woman]

TWO WORDS: SUNFLOWER MARKET


If you have a Sunflower Market, they sell Kombucha for $2.39/bottle. :)

[sprouts2go]

Our Freecycle listing has people that give away kombucha starters all the time. Check out free cycle in your area.

[lynnc72]

Worldwide Kombucha Exchange:
http://www.kombu.de/suche2.htm

Or ask on the Kombucha forum:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/original_kombucha/

Sorry, I don't live near Kansas or I would give you starter culture for free.