Question from Linda H
Hi Debra,
I am making kombucha tea for its probiotic and healing properties. It appears that a continuous brewing method promotes a more prolific probiotic colony. Can anyone help me find a “Sun Tea-like” decanter with the following criteria (or suggest the best alternative)?
1. glass container
2. STAINLESS STEEL spigot
3. SILICONE (rather than metal or plastic) seal 4. 1 gallon to 3 gallon capacity
4. NO METAL coming in contact with any beverage (as it could damage/kill scoby)
So far, this is the closest I have come, based on information obtained through live chat at Wayfair.com. They told me it is a stainless steel spigot and glass decanter. I haven’t been able to get through to Wayfair to determine if there is any plastic, but there probably is:
www.wayfair.com/Qualia-Glass-Celebration-3-Gal.-Beverage-Dispenser
The shape of the decanter is not ideal. Cylindrical would be better, with a large mouth. But this could work, if what I was told is true.
I would appreciate any guidance you have to offer. Thank you!
Debra’s Answer
This page has a whole list of kombucha equipment, including large wide mouth glass jars with and without dispensers and a stainless steel replacement spigot. Plus a kombucha starter kit.
I think you’ll find what you need here.
I have not been able to find a stainless steel faucet for these jars that do not have some plastic parts inside. I don’t know what kind of plastic these parts are. Also the washers that come with these faucets are either silicone or neoprene. Which would be less toxic?
Beverage Dispenser Replacement Spigot, Stainless Steel at amazon.com
I bought this spigot from Amazon. The washers are silicone and the company said there are plastic parts within the stainless steel spigot. Is there anything better or less toxic?
Find out what type of plastic it is. It may not be toxic.