The Source of Kombucha Tea:

Kombucha tea’s origins date back nearly 2,000 years, when it was first brewed in China. Gradually, its numerous health benefits, as well as its unique sweet and sour taste, made this tea popular in countries like Japan and Russia. In the 20th century, this drink became popular in European countries and the United States.

Kombucha contains some healthy ingredients that are thought to be good for your stomach and is often used for weight loss.

Benefits of Drinking Kombucha:

Delicious Tea: 

As kombucha slowly ferments, several enzymes present in it break down the sugars over 7 to 10 days, turning the tea into a mildly sour, carbonated, and refreshing drink.

Kombucha is the Best Drink for the Gut:

 Kombucha generally contains many acids, vitamins, and some hydrolytic enzymes that are beneficial for the gut.

Kombucha Reduces Cancer Risk:

 Kombucha also helps reduce the risk of cancer. The bacteria inside it prevent the growth of cancer cells.

Kombucha Weight Loss:

 Green tea is said to be best for weight loss. It’s a wrong comparison, though. But when you make kombucha from tea, it keeps your gut healthy and helps you lose weight too.

Kombucha Tea Recipe

Kombucha tea is made in a variety of ways, but some of the basic ingredients used in making kombucha are yeast, sugar, and black tea. The mixture is left to ferment for several weeks. Kombucha bacteria include lactic-acid bacteria, which act as natural probiotics.

During the fermentation process, these bacteria and acids combine to form a layer on top of the liquid, known as a SCOBY (Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast). This layer is then gently scooped out using a spoon to prepare kombucha.

To begin, take a large glass jug, add 1.4 cups of sugar, and add 3 cups of hot water to it. When the sugar is completely dissolved, then add 2 tea bags (green/black tea) and let them steep for 10 minutes.

Remove the tea bags and add 1/2 cup of vinegar or already prepared kombucha. Then pour it into the activated SCOBY. Cover with a layer or filter and keep for 15–20 days. Store in a cool, dry place at 65 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The longer kombucha is stored, the less sweet it tastes.

Some popular kombucha flavors include:

• Classic: This kombucha is made from black or green tea.
• Fruit: This kombucha is made with mangoes and strawberries. These flavors add a natural sweetness.
• Ginger: This type of kombucha is very good for gut health.
• Herbal: Adding mint, lavender, or chamomile flavor makes this tea unique.
• Lemon: It is a refreshing kombucha.

Drink small amounts of kombucha at first to see how it reacts, then increase the amount you drink. Four ounces can be consumed safely one to three times a day. Drinking too much kombucha can cause headaches, nausea, and gastrointestinal distress.

The best time to drink kombucha is in the morning on an empty stomach, or you can drink kombucha instead of your morning coffee. It will heal your body. The probiotics in kombucha are good for food digestion. You can also drink it 30 to 40 minutes before or after a meal.