Scoby

//ˈskəʊbi//

"Scoby" in a Sentence (4 examples)

Kombucha is produced by a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast, or SCOBY.

Avoid cleaning your brewing vessel and equipment with antibacterial soap because SCOBYs contain bacteria.

Strain out the tea. Stir in the starter kombucha. Transfer to a large glass jar and add the SCOBY.

You will now have two scobies, which you can use to make more kombucha […]

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