Does Scoby Need Light?

Set your brew in a warm, well ventilated and well lit area, but away from direct sunlight. You don't want to hide your kombucha in a cupboard or closet, completely away from light as your SCOBY does need light in order to feed.

Does kombucha need to be kept in the dark?

It is important to keep fermenting kombucha out of direct sunlight and away from excessive heat or cold. The kombucha brew does not have to be kept in the dark, so on the kitchen counter for example is fine it just should not be kept in direct sunlight. Q. I'm brewing my first batch of kombucha using the culture.

Is light bad for kombucha?

Storing Your Kombucha in Direct Sunlight

As a rule, you should avoid fermenting or culturing anything within direct sunlight as the temperatures are inconsistent and can rise, creating an inhospitable environment for the very bacteria and yeast you're trying to help grow.