The tea has the tell-tale pungent smell that is a product of the fermentation. Acidic and slightly sweet. You know from the smell that the brew will have a strong taste. I don't detect anything that smells like tea. Pungent effervescence is a good way to describe the taste. Fizzy, acidic, and tangy. Similar to store bought Kombucha, but a little more flavorful. There is a nice subtle sweetness as well. The tea is very drying on the palate. Peeps said this is because I fermented it a little longer, which gave it more fizz, and made it a bit dryer. I like it like this! I'm not tasting much of the oolong tea I used, but there is a slight earthiness. The acidity is so strong that it's hard to detect. But I think it's there. The bubbles are small, and very pleasant.
Next time I'll try using a different tea to see if the taste is any different. I'll have to do a little comparison taste test. Not sure if I will use black or green tea. Any suggestions?
I know Darjeeling is considered the 'Champagne of teas', but I think it should be Kombucha! At least it has a similar mouth feel. I'd say that the first Kombucha effort was a success! A new batch will be brewing soon.
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ReplyDeleteHi iam looking for a scoby can you help in any way I live in Tanzania here is my email tonopa32@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi Jacqueline, I'll send this to you in an email, but you can make your own scoby from a pre-made bottle of Kombucha. Link here: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-your-own-kombucha-scoby-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-202596
DeleteHi I'm in Kenya. I've been, one might say desperately searching for scoby? Is it possible for me to get my hands on some? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi! I live in Kenya and habe been looking all over for the Kombucha scoby. I'm currently in eldoret town. Do you know where I could get some?
ReplyDeleteHi! :D I am in Tanzania and was wondering if there is somewhere to buy Kombucha here? Hopefully in Arusha or Mwanza :) Or in other countries in East-Africa :D Thanks!
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