I received my scoby on Friday and started th process that evening. It is Tuesday night and my scoby is still sitting on the bottom. Is it dead?

Do not worry about position of scoby . I observe that the scoby that we have will be the mother scoby soon will produce the new one and the new one( we call baby scoby) always float on the top. This process take a while about 2- 3 weeks and it depend on the temperature of location that you put fermented glass jar . The room temp. is warmer, the shorter time of fermentation. For my first kombucha made from this product , it took about 3 weeks to get ready for second fermentation. Have patience of making kombucha tea unless you want to make from scratch that help to increase scoby too.

is this organic? The bag in one pic says it is and in another that it is not. The description does not say that it is. :(

Looking at the description it says "made with organic tea and sugar," but I suppose that is different than the whole scoby being organic. I thought it was organic when i bought it, but maybe I misinterpreted that description. Sadly I know longer have the packaging to be able to check. If I were you, i would contact the seller to ask before buying.

What kind of probiotic live culture is in the starter tea?

This is from the sellers information: The culture used to ferment kombucha is called a S.C.O.BY.; during the fermentation, the SCOBY converts sugar into alcohol, which further breaks down into beneficial acids, vitamins & enzymes.

this live scoby need to refrigerate or could it keep room temp with whole packaging? when i not ready to make ?

As long as your house isn't too warm it should be just fine. If it gets too hot or cold it will kill the scoby. No refrigeration. I didn't make mine right as soon as I bought it. It sat on my kitchen counter for a week. My house is usually around 68 degrees.

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Fermentaholics ORGANIC Kombucha SCOBY With Twelve Ounces of Starter Tea - Live Starter Culture - Makes A One Gallon Batch - 1.5 Cups of Strong Mature Starter Tea - Brew Your Own Kombucha (1 Pack, 1, Count)

Fermentaholics ORGANIC Kombucha SCOBY With Twelve Ounces of Starter Tea - Live Starter Culture - Makes A One Gallon Batch - 1.5 Cups of Strong Mature Starter Tea - Brew Your Own Kombucha (1 Pack, 1, Count)

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Classic
Item Form
Liquid with
Tea Variety
Kombucha
Unit Count
1.0 Count

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🌿 Elevate your homebrew game with the pure power of organic kombucha culture!

BREW WITH CONFIDENCE - Step-by-step easy instructions for flawless fermentation every time.
ONE GALLON BATCH READY - Generous 1.5 cups starter tea to kickstart your perfect gallon brew.
CERTIFIED ORGANIC KOSHER - Pure, lab-grown SCOBY ensuring premium quality and safety.
SUSTAINABLE ECO FRIENDLY - Ditch store-bought waste—brew fresh kombucha at home and reduce your footprint.
CREATIVE BREWING EXPERIENCE - Experiment with flavors, host kombucha parties, and turn brewing into a lifestyle.

Fermentaholics Organic Kombucha SCOBY is a USDA certified organic, kosher, and vegan live starter culture that includes 1.5 cups of strong mature starter tea. Designed to brew a full one-gallon batch, it comes with clear instructions perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Sustainably produced in a licensed lab, this SCOBY supports endless home brewing cycles, encouraging creativity while reducing environmental impact.

Specifications

ASIN	B01N7S1CV5
Age Range Description	Adults
Allergen Information	Allergen-Free
Best Sellers Rank	#8,052 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #17 in Kombucha Tea
Brand	Fermentaholics
Brand Name	Fermentaholics
Caffeine Content Description	Low Caffeine
Container Type	Bag
Customer Reviews	4.5 out of 5 stars 8,149 Reviews
Diet Type	Gluten Free, Kosher, Vegan, Vegetarian
Each Unit Count	1
Flavor	Classic Kombucha
Item Dimensions	6 x 3 x 9 inches
Item Form	Liquid with SCOBY
Item Volume	1.5 Cups
Item Weight	12 Ounces
Liquid Contents Description	Kombucha Starter Tea Liquid
Manufacturer	Fermentaholics
Model Number	SYNCHKG120352
Number of Items	1
Part Number	COMINHKG120352
Product Benefits	Sustainable Home Brewing, Organic & Kosher Ingredients, Long-Lasting Culture, Encourages Creativity & Learning
Product Shelf Life	240 Days
Recommended Uses For Product	Digestion, Immune Support
Region of Origin	USA
Special Ingredients	Organic SCOBY
Specialty	GMO Free, Kosher, Nut Free, Organic, Vegan
Sweetness Description	Moderately Sweet
Tea Variety	Kombucha
UPC	742574302301
Unit Count	1.0 Count

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