Does it have to be used straight away and if not then what is the proper storage method and how long will it keep?

No need to use right away. It should be kept at room temperature for up to one year. The package may or may not expand slightly but this is ok, just a bit of co2 from additional fermentation.

First try and I've got mold on the surface after 5 days, a bit of a bad smell. Has something gone wrong?

Yes, somethings gone wrong if there’s mould and a bad smell. Did the scoby come in contact with metal? Like a spoon?? Or was it in strong sunlight? Dark areas are better. You could try and gently rinse the scoby in filtered water (or boiled and cooled) then try a new batch?

Package Dimensions	14 x 10 x 5.6 cm; 60 g
Manufacturer reference	BK
Additives	Organic
Units	1.00 Count
Storage Instructions	Keep Dry
Serving Recommendation	Makes 1L in 7 days
Brand	Blighty Brew
Format	Liquid
Age Range Description	18-100
Region Produced In	Wales
Speciality	OF+G Organic, Vegan Society and SALSA (Safe and Local Supplier Approved)
Caffeine content	Medium Caffeine
Package Information	Bag
Manufacturer	Conwy Kombucha Ltd
Serving Size	4 ml

Organic Kombucha SCOBY & Fresh Starter Tea by Blighty Booch | Powerful Live Culture Home Brew Kit | Vegan, Raw & Unpasteurized | Includes Step-by-Step Instructions

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