Tea Time: Kombucha

• What is it
  • Fermented tea - slightly bubbly and sweet, could have a vinegar taste
  • Can be made with many different kinds of tea - black, green, white, herbal
  • Comes in many different flavors - ginger, lemon, fruit
  • Usually people drink it, but it can be used in salad dressings, marinades, and sauces - similar to vinegar
• Why do people drink it
  • It tastes good!
    • acquired taste, so keep trying!
  • It contains probiotics which promote gut health and immunity
  • It's a good alternative to sugary drinks and alcohol
    • Sugar content varies, but it's usually pretty low
    • Alcohol content can also vary, but averages .5% vs 6% for beer
• Where do you get it
  • Some bars/restaurants serve it on tap, like beer
  • Refrigerated health food section in grocery stores (Merc has a whole gut health/kombucha section)
    • Look for locally brewed kombucha (Kanbucha, Brewkery, Tea-Biotics)
  • Make your own
    • CulturesForHealth.com has a free guide
    • scoby (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast)