“Easy for absolute beginners. Clear instructions and nice packaging. My first batch is 2F and I've started another batch with this SCOBY (it's actually a pellicle). As the SCOBY is actually the liquid - this is what makes the kombucha - I wish a full 2 cups (16 ounces) were included instead of 12 ounces. The liquid is the key, not the pellicle per se. I recommend this kit for the price and the ease in getting set-up.7/7/19 update: My first 2F was a dud - I used honey and it killed the bacteria. I just tasted my 2nd batch (1F for 11 days at 80 degrees then 2F with strawberries only for 2 days room temp in the fridge for 1 day) and its perfect. Crisp, fizzy - Ive read that each batch will get better and that was the case for me. I also made sure to use 2 cups starter for this batch when I started it which also helped. Im very pleased with this product.”