SCOBY Hotel

Step 1

In a clean mason jar, add the SCOBYs.

Step 2

Pour enough kombucha into the jar to fully submerge all the SCOBYs. Add sweet tea if necessary.

Step 3

Cover with the dishcloth and place elastic to keep dishcloth in place.

Step 4

Keep in a cool, dark place. Do not refrigerate.

Step 5

Keep the SCOBYs submerged in liquid. Push them down or add more plain kombucha.

Step 6

Every 4-6 weeks or so, clean out the hotel and "feed" the SCOBYs with kombucha or sweet tea.

Step 7

Use another clean mason jar and transfer the SCOBYs one by one.

Step 8

Clean the brown yeasty bits from the SCOBYs as they are transferred.

Step 9

Add enough kombucha and/or sweet tea to keep all the SCOBYs submerged.

Step 10

Cover with the dishcloth and elastic.

Step 11

In a small pot, heat water to just about boiling.

Step 12

Add green tea bags and steep for about 5 minutes or according to tea bag suggestion.

Step 13

Remove tea bags and add sugar. Stir to dissolve.

Step 14

Let cool before adding to SCOBY hotel.