{"product_id":"kombucha-scoby-live-culture-or-freeze-dried","title":"Kombucha Scoby….Live Culture or Freeze Dried.","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart your home-brewing journey with a robust, organic SCOBY. Whether you prefer a Live Culture for immediate brewing or our Freeze-Dried version for long-term storage and easy gifting, our starter is cultivated with premium organic teas to ensure a healthy, fizzy brew every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Your Starter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOption A: Live SCOBY \u0026amp; Starter Tea (8oz.) What’s Included: One 4-5\" live pellicle + 1 cup of ultra-strong starter liquid. Benefit: Ready to brew the day it arrives. Ideal for a quick 7-10 day first ferment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOption B: Freeze-Dried SCOBY What’s Included: One dormant, freeze-dried SCOBY disk + 1 cup of ultra-strong starter liquid. Benefit: Shelf-stable for months. Lower shipping risk during extreme heat or cold. Perfect for international or long-distance shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Choose Our Culture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Organic: Grown exclusively with organic cane sugar and black tea. Expert Support: Every order includes a printed step-by-step brewing guide. Stuck? Message us anytime for troubleshooting!.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe Packaging: Heat-sealed in food-grade, heavy-duty BPA-free bags to prevent leaks and contamination. Critical \"Store Policy\" Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summer\/Winter Shipping: We ship our Live Culture on Mondays\/Tuesdays to avoid the culture sitting in a post office over the weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍃 Kombucha SCOBY Rehydration Guide Your freeze-dried SCOBY is currently in a \"deep sleep.\" Follow these steps to wake it up and start your first batch of delicious home-brewed kombucha! \"Just Add Tea \u0026amp; Sugar!\" Because we provide the active starter liquid, all you need at home is a glass jar, some plain black tea, and cane sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve handled the hard part of the chemistry for you\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🛒 What You’ll Need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Quart Glass Jar: Sanitized with hot water (no antibacterial soap).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet Tea: 2 cups of filtered water + 2 bags of black\/green tea + ¼ cup cane sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarter Tea: Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover: A coffee filter or tight-weave cloth and a rubber band.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 🧪 Step 1: The Rehydration Bath (Day 1) Prepare: Brew your 2 cups of tea and dissolve the sugar in tea. Let it cool completely to room temperature (68-78𝐹). Heat will kill the SCOBY. Combine: Pour the cooled sweet tea and the Pouch of Starter Tea (included in your package) into jar. Introduce: Gently place the freeze-dried SCOBY into the liquid. It may float or sink; both are normal! Secure: Cover with your cloth\/filter and rubber band to keep out fruit flies while letting the culture breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⏱ Step 2: The Wake-Up Phase (Days 2–10) Placement: Keep the jar in a warm, dark spot (75–80𝐹 is the sweet spot). Activity: Over the next week, the liquid will turn cloudy, and a new, thin, translucent layer (the \"Baby SCOBY\") will begin to form on the surface. The Smell: It should start to smell slightly vinegary and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🥤 Step 3: Your First Real Batch Once you see a new pellicle (skin) about ⅛ inch thick on the surface, your SCOBY is officially awake! You can now use this liquid and the new SCOBY to start a full 1-gallon batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ Important Safety Note: Kombucha should smell tangy and tart. If you see fuzzy growth (black, green, or white) on top, that is mold. Discard the batch and message us for assistance!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Live Culture","offer_id":67690770301155,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Bundle Live","offer_id":67690770333923,"sku":null,"price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Freeze Dried Scoby","offer_id":67690770366691,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Bundle Freeze","offer_id":67690770399459,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-Pack Deal - 1 Each","offer_id":67690770432227,"sku":null,"price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/6556\/2595\/files\/d23935f3-il_fullxfull.7984759709_pkq8.jpg?v=1792012873","url":"https:\/\/preserveandchill.com\/products\/kombucha-scoby-live-culture-or-freeze-dried","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}