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[EmmaRae]

Hi! Last week I bought one scoby, and am hoping to use the new one for a second gallon jar of kombucha, so I can have both going at once. But today is day seven, kombucha tastes great and ready to go, and my new scoby has not formed yet. I just have a transparent layer on top. Can I still use this as my second scoby or do I need to try again?

[AlexP]

You can use it, but it may not be effective if it hasn't formed a thicker layer. 7 days can make great kombucha, but many times the scoby won't be done. If your goal is for scoby growth, you may need to let is sit another week or two.

Alex