Gotcha. Although a little daunting kombucha is pretty easy , cheap and forgiving. If you don’t find a mentor, give it a go on your own. With the help of HBT and some interneting you might be surprised at how good of a product you can make in your kitchen.
I grew a SCOBY from a bottle of GT and haven’t looked back. Our go to is lemon, ginger and cayenne. Let the community know if you need help getting started.