When to Throw Away SCOBY (2024)

With proper care, SCOBYs can last many generations. But when you see excessive, dark yeast growth on a SCOBY layer, or if it starts producing Kombucha that tastes bad or overly acidic, it’s time to get a new one. New kombucha recipes can be made.

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When to Throw Away SCOBY (2024)
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