I pulled some of the first batch of kombucha out to taste test this evening. I left 2 cups & split both that and the SCOBY between two half-gallon jars and now I’ve got a gallon of kombucha in progress.

I made my own SCOBY without using kombucha — diced up some old apples and coated them in sugar. It worked! I just started my first batch of kombucha using tea and maple syrup.