The Kombucha Series
This week I am starting a new series “Everything You Need To Know About Kombucha!”
This course will have 4 lessons.
- What is kombucha and why it is so good for you? {Part 1}
- Learn how to brew kombucha with an easy step by step tutorial. {Part 2}
- What to do with kombucha after it is done brewing & how to bottle kombucha. {Part 3}
- How to make kombucha soda and a collection of 50 kombucha recipes. {Part 4}
So let’s dive into today’s lesson, what is kombucha and why it is so good for you!
What is Kombucha
Kombucha has been consumed for thousands of years and is a fermented probiotic drink that originated from China but oftentimes is credited to be originated from Russia.
It is made from tea, sugar, a scoby and a starter from a previous batch (you will need a starter kit to start brewing kombucha).
The sugar and caffeine are used all up in the fermentation process so don’t worry, it has very little (if any) caffeine or sugar in the final product.
A SCOBY is an acronym for symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast. In short, it’s beneficial bacteria and yeasts that work synergistically together to produce a certain type of ferment.
Kombucha is brewed (or fermented) over a course of 7-31 days. The final product is naturally carbonated making this a fizzy and tasty drink.
Kombucha has been known to have some amazing health benefits, let’s dive into this topic!
Why Is Kombucha So Healthy For You
Kombucha around the world is considered a healing drink and it has some amazing health benefits.
It should be noted the kombucha can not heal, it just brings your body into balance to allow your body to heal naturally!
Here is a list of healing properties from drinking kombucha.
- Probiotics – healthy bacteria
- Alkalize the body – balances internal pH
- Detoxify the liver – happy liver = happy mood
- Increase metabolism – rev your internal engine
- Improve digestion – keep your system moving
- Rebuild connective tissue – helps with arthritis, gout, asthma, rheumatism
- Cancer prevention
- Alleviate constipation
- Boost energy – helps with chronic fatigue
- Reduce blood pressure
- Relieve headaches & migraines
- Reduce kidney stones
- High in antioxidants – destroy free-radicals that cause cancer
- High in polyphenols
- Improve eyesight
- Heal eczema – can be applied topically to soften the skin
- Prevent artheriosclerosis
- Speed healing of ulcers – kills h.pylori on contact
- Help clear up candida & yeast infections
- Aid healthy cell regeneration
- Reduce gray hair
- Lower glucose levels – prevents spiking from eating
A list provided by Kombucha Kamp.
Pretty amazing isn’t it? And it tastes amazing too!
Getting Started
If this seems like something you would like to try, you might want to look at my next post, Learn How To Brew Kombucha With An Easy Step By Step Tutorial.
If you want to jump start and get your kombucha starter kit early, you can purchase a starter kit here.
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The lastest Firefox browser looks like I’m not the only one having issues. the box is there to enter but there is no form @hallecottis
@irishis98 ok, let me look into it. Thanks so much!
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Hi Halle! Great giveaway! But the form isn’t working. :(.
@Adrienne Whole New Mom It should work now 🙂 Thanks Adrienne!
I was able to log in and then was able to see the form, but it would not work and kept showing 0 entries earned. I tried it twice.
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love kombucha and thanks for doing this series to give your readers more information.
Alright, sorry about that! I think it is all fixed now! Let me know if you should have any other issues! Thanks everyone for informing me of this issue 🙂
I like kombucha but I’m a little nervous about making it at home.
@CynthiaWinter It’s the easiest thing you will ever make. I was a little hesitant at first. But now it can’t brew fast enough.
Can anyone help me? I accidentally made a batch of tea using Earl Grey. I thought it was another tea and I had put it into my jar before I reaLISED!! It looks AND SMELLS OKAY AFTER 3 DAYS and is growing another Scoby…. but then I read that I shouldn’t have used Earl Grey because of the oil content. Will it damage the Scoby?? And is it drinkable at all?
That’s the tea I prefer to use. I haven’t had any issues at all. I get good batches and healthy SCOBYs every time.
Well, I just tried to enter again and this time it worked. I was totally addicted to the Kombucha sold at the stores and I would buy it buy the case. Great give away! Thanks!
I love it but last time I tried it it didn’t love me….but my family wants me to start making it again – thanks!
I have never had Kombucha but I am excited to try….I see it all over the health blogs. I already make my own fermented veggies and do kvass to help keep me healthy and happy. This is a great giveaway. Thank you for the opportunity :O) :O) :O)
Always wanted a scoby
Done except for the tweet thing I didn’t understand that one, I’ll rely on the luck of the Irish and hope for the best 🙂
I have just started making kombucha and I can’t get enough of it. I love it. My batch finally got a baby scoby. Yoo hoo.