Kombucha Brewing 101

What is kombucha?Kombucha is effervescent fermented tea that people have been making and drinking for thousands of years around the world. Legend has it that it originated in China in 220 BC and spread from there. It is known as the "immortal health elixir"! Kombucha has many health benefits! 

Kombucha is many times referred to as “kombucha vinegar” because it can have a very vinegar like taste to it. Not always. It just depends on how long you let it ferment. The scoby bacteria and yeast eat most of the sugar in the tea, transforming the tea into a refreshingly fizzy, slightly sour fermented (but mostly non-alcoholic- Kombucha does contain a little bit of alcohol as a by-product of the fermentation process. It is usually no more than 1%, so unless you drink several glasses back to back, you should be just fine. However, people with alcohol sensitivities or who avoid alcohol for other reasons should be aware of its presence.) beverage that is relatively low in calories and sugar.


Benefits of kombucha

• Aids the body in detox and digestion
• Maintains cholesterol levels
• Balances internal pH
• Beneficial in curing diabetes
• Strengthens immune system
• Helps prevent and cure arthritis
• Healthy joints
• Aids in maintaining cellular health
• Protects against microbial infections
• Overall bodily health
• Rich in antioxidant properties
• Effective in the prevention of various types of cancer
• Provides relief from discomfort caused by gastric ulcerations
  
  
  If you want to learn more, join Hannah as we explore what kombucha is, why we need it, how it is made, and how you can brew your own bucha at home!
  
  In this workshop you will leave with:
  -an understanding of kombucha and brewing
  -your own scoby starter kit 
  -a jar of kombucha that you make yourself in the workshop with fruit and herbs provided
  
  

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