{"id":107,"date":"2021-03-18T19:22:12","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T19:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fermentationhero.com\/?p=107"},"modified":"2021-03-28T12:52:44","modified_gmt":"2021-03-28T11:52:44","slug":"what-to-use-to-cover-your-kombucha-jar-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fermentationhero.com\/what-to-use-to-cover-your-kombucha-jar-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Use to Cover Your Kombucha Jar. Everything You Need To Know!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
One of the first questions I had after I finished setting up my first batch of Kombucha was: What can I use to cover my Kombucha jar? I googled it and, the answer I found was not a good one, cheesecloth. Luckily, I didn’t have any in my house and ended up using substitutes. After a while, I did a more thorough search and found the right answer (spoiler alert! it is not cheesecloth), so I decided to write this article to help others in the same position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What should I use to cover my Kombucha jar? You should use a breathable cloth and a rubber band. Kombucha needs oxygen at the beginning of the fermentation process, so you shouldn’t use a lid for the first fermentation. The cloth needs to be breathable, have a tight weave, and not allow fruit flies to pass (this is the problem with cheesecloth).<\/strong> Below is a list of objects found in the house that will work great if you do not have a cover made especially for it. You can also buy jar covers online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They must be clean and should not be in direct touch with the ferment. <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For most new kombucha enthusiasts it might seem weird to use an object that can be easily found in your house instead of a cheesecloth. Don’t worry! This method is backed up by science and by the experience of many fellow fermenters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ok, we already know that oxygen is necessary at the beginning of the kombucha’s fermentation process, so we shouldn’t use a lid. However, if you did it for a few days, don’t worry! Just change it for a breathable cloth and wait. In case there is mold or a bad smell, start again with a new SCOBY. When you are moving your Kombucha to a new home, it is fine to put the lid on the jar, it will survive even a few days covered. If possible though, try to move when you have a more mature fermentation or when you are on a fermentation break but avoid moving your ferment just after adding new sweet tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We want the air to get in, but nothing else. <\/strong><\/strong>The smell of the kombucha attracts fruit flies and other bugs that we want to keep away. Another reason to cover it is that there might be particles in the environment that could fall into your fermented beverage, which could lead to mold or undesirable bacteria growth in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Characteristics Does The Cloth Must Have To Be The Perfect Cover for My Kombucha Jar?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n