I have been delivering Kombucha for a while, thinking it was an alcoholic drink until I got to this client who thought she had ordered one type of Kombucha drink and obtained a different flavor. Upon checking it, I found out that it’s actually TEA! Fermented tea – tea leaves, sugar, and culture called SCOBY –a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast.
It’s fascinating how you can coexist with something that has been around for thousands of years and not know about it. Kombucha is thought to originate in East Asia. Not only does it have the same health benefits as tea — but it’s also rich in beneficial probiotics. Kombucha also contains antioxidants, can kill harmful bacteria, and may help fight several diseases. Those are incredible health benefits in my book.
It is naturally vegan and gluten-free, filled with probiotic bacteria that are touted for their ability to improve digestion, reduce inflammation and promote weight loss. Kombucha is also very high in antioxidants which are helpful when protecting the liver from toxicity, fighting free radicals, and repairing damaged cells. It has antibacterial properties that have been shown to help boost our immune systems and overall health. Plentiful and undeniable advantages.
They say that if you want to cut belly fat, you should drop that cup of green tea, take the basket and go pick the tea yourself on the Kenyan highlands, but what if I told you that Kombucha made from green tea may offer many of the same health benefits as green tea itself, such as weight loss and blood sugar control?
I could be forgiven for linking Kombucha to alcohol as the conventional Kombucha is 1 to 2% alcohol but could get up to 3%. It traditionally comes to roughly 1.5% alcohol if fermented customarily.
You must have figured that Greenspoon is an online food store for people who care about what they eat. For 200 bob, you’ll discover a brand of Kombucha known as Booch — trendy, right? A delicious naturally flavored Kombucha. Every ingredient like tea, sugar, fruit, and botanicals has been locally sourced to brew 100% raw, fresh, and natural Kombucha without preservatives. Booch comes in 250ml chic bottles.
When chilled, it has a shelf life of around 2 months. If not refrigerated, the fermentation process continues until zero sugars remain. Although it won’t become bad for you, it will just get more acidic/ vinegary, and the carbonation will continue to increase.
It’s also safe for kids above one year old. #AddtoCart 😉
