I started a culture of Kombucha two days ago. I brewed up about a gallon of white tea, added 1 cup of Rapadura (raw sugar) and let it cool to room temperature. Then I added a half a bottle of store-bought Kombucha from the fridge. When I was done with all that, it looked like a big jar of brown.
Today Anabel gave me a baby Kombucha culture that she had been saving for me. I told her that I didn't think my brew was doing anything yet but when I came home from knitting and lifted the paper towel to add the baby I saw a little spot of white growing on the top of the liquid and there was the distinct smell of Kombucha already. I dumped in her baby and a couple of hours later I wanted to take another picture and noticed many more spots!
It looks like I'm making progress already. I better start saving plastic water bottles to put it in when it's ready to drink.
the sheep free knitter 
I'd forgotten about Kombucha – must see if I can get a culture. It does take over your life rather – sure it's not an invasion of Triffids?
Uh oh, I didn't know it takes over your life! I do keep peeking in the jar. It's starting to look weird in there. Okay, weirder. 😉
I have always wanted to try making my own — thanks for reminding me that it is do-able. Neat pics too!
Any time! I hope that it really is do-able. My jar doesn't look that appetizing at this particular moment. 🙂