No brewing equipment required — just a jar, a SCOBY, and patience. Notes on culture health, flavoring, and getting real carbonation without exploding bottles.
Growing a healthy culture from scratch, and what to do when it looks wrong (it's probably fine).
Flavor ratios, swing-top bottles, and the daily burping habit that prevents disasters.
It's not mold, it's just over-fermented — here's how to rescue it and avoid it next time.
An honest answer with no fake precision, plus a note for caffeine-sensitive drinkers.
How to keep a backup culture alive and healthy between brews.