It sounds like boiled okra. I prefer black pepper with mine.

Jim

"Mike Rocket J. Squirrel Elliott" et> wrote in message >...
> Clear, mucus-like slime in teapot. No off-flavor.
>
> Moved to a new house in August and something odd is happening. If I
> leave the old, wet leaves in the pot overnight (per normal sometimes)
> and prepare a new cup in the morning by adding new leaves to the old
> with hot water, the water seems to turn into a clear thick slimy liquid.
> I've read about kombucha and it is described as having a distinctive
> taste? What new form of life am I creating here?