Ever heard of scoby - or kombucha?
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339583)
Rockingham, Australia
November 27, 2019 6:05am CST
Occasionally you can come across a statement which makes absolutely no sense to you. This happened tonight on our local Facebook Buy and Sell page. The entry read: Does anyone have some scoby to make some kombucha?
We’ve never heard of ‘scoby’ or ‘kombucha’. I’m sure some of you would have and perhaps even use it/them but if you’re like us and totally in the dark, here is some information.
‘Scoby’ is an acronym for Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast. It is a living home for bacteria and yeast and is used to transform sweet tea into kombucha. One website says to think of it as the ‘coral reef of the bacteria and yeast world’.
Kombucha is a fermented, sweetened black or green tea. It is slightly alcoholic and a bit effervescent. Juice, spices or other flavourings are sometimes added. It is also called tea mushroom or tea fungus.
Another coincidence is that we got talking to an assistant in our supermarket who talked about ‘vegan leather’ and how could that be ‘real’. I’ve now read that, in Queenland, researchers have been using kombucha scoby to produce a workable bio-textile, called a "vegan leather". I wonder if I’ll come across a third reference to this.
I’ve added a photo of the doe that hangs around the house. Unfortunately, we haven’t seen her for several days although we’ve seen her yearling. This makes us wonder if something has happened to her. I hope not but I guess it will be what it will be.
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@moffittjc (121548)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Nov 19
I've never heard of Scoby but Kombucha is pretty popular around here, especially with the "healthy" crowd. My girlfriend drinks it a lot, but I just haven't been able to get used to the taste. I'll stick to regular teas.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50208)
• United States
27 Nov 19
My son loves it and drinks it regular.
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@moffittjc (121548)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Nov 19
@Tampa_girl7 I just don’t like the fermented taste of it. I can drink one every now and then, but I just couldn’t do it on a regular basis.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
27 Nov 19
Never heard of it, what does it taste like?
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
27 Nov 19
Kombucha is a huge rage in the US. There are bars and everything.
I figure my mom used to make me smell the milk, and throw the spoiled milk away for a reason. If it is spoiled I ain't eating it!
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
27 Nov 19
LOL, me too. I have not heard of this tea.
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@JudyEv (339583)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Nov 19
We were always sniffing milk too. And meat as we butchered our own and milked our own cows.
@JudyEv (339583)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Nov 19
@rebelann Growing up on a farm where you killed your own meat and very, very rarely called in a vet because they were too expensive, I think I have a bit different attitude towards animals to many. I still don't like to see them ill-treated or abused and I'd call a vet now for any pets I had. But I think my basic attitude is a bit different.
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@LadyDuck (471356)
• Switzerland
27 Nov 19
I never heard of Scoby, Kombucha is available in the stores from many years. I remember I had a sip when they introduced the product. It seemed not too bad in the store, I bought a couple of bottles and I found that it tasted horrible at home. I never bought again.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
29 Nov 19
ugh, this schtuff 'twas recommended to me to help heal my gut. made me quite ill 'nstead. do know many though who swear 'f the benefits 'f such. spendy, those lil scoby's. most interestin' 'bout 'em bein' used to make 'vegan leather'. don't reckon i've heard 'f that.
i so hope that doe 'tis jest off with a mate'n 'll return shortly. can a yearlin' take proper care if'n left 'lone?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
30 Nov 19
@JudyEv i sure hope she did return, hon. i aint very familiar with roos, so'd not a clue to an 'ppropriate age fer 'em to be out'n their own. hopefully she's been payin' 'ttention to all her momma 'tis been tryin' to teach her.
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@aninditasen (16381)
• Raurkela, India
28 Nov 19
Very informative piece of writeup.
I hope the doe is fine and healthy.
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@aninditasen (16381)
• Raurkela, India
29 Nov 19
@JudyEv Keep giving us such useful knowledge at mylot.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
27 Nov 19
I've heard kombucha is super healthy, but it just doesn't sound like something one should eat.
That is awesome that the kangaroos come so close. I hope she's alright, too
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
28 Nov 19
@JudyEv I've been curious, I've been able to find it in health food stores and even the grocery stores. Never tried it tho
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@arunima25 (87770)
• Bangalore, India
28 Nov 19
It sounded some foreign terms to me. Even I was in dark like you.Thanks for explaining it well.
Hope the doe is safe and is back soon a little grown
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
27 Nov 19
Yes I have and I consume them as often as I can they are so good for health.
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
30 Nov 19
Yes, I've heard of those (I had a scoby for years and drank the tea every day.). I also know about kefir, too. 1 person likes this
@JudyEv (339583)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Nov 19
I'll have to look up kefir but will do it later. Short of time at the moment.
@dgobucks226 (35574)
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30 Nov 19
I've heard of Scooby doo but not Scoby. Interesting fun facts there!
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@MrsUinSMM (65)
• Philippines
28 Nov 19
What I know is that kombucha is a fermented drink with probiotics in it. So it has health benefits. Never tasted, never bought one. But since it is fermented, I assume it tastes sour and ugh! Am I right?
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@JudyEv (339583)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Nov 19
I haven't tasted it either but others say it tastes a bit 'different'.
