Super Teas Part 3: Kombucha Some say kombucha originated in Russia, others in ancient Manurchia.
Wherever it's from, its contents are yeast, bacteria, and enzymes.
While bottled Kombucha tea is available, it can cost upwards of five dollars a bottle.
The cost is why many people decide to brew their own.
If you decide to do this you will need your own starter culture, various bottles, and cloths.
Kombucha tea is made by combining the culture with green, black, or oolong tea with sugar.
The culture sits on top of the tea for approximately a week and the yeast cultures consume the sugar to make more organic goodness.
Kombucha tastes a little like tart apple vinegar, and the fermenting process adds a little carbonation to the beverage.
Finessing the fermentation time and the amount of sugar in the mixture will allow you to make it suit your own taste.
Breakdown Herbalists familiar with kombucha say it works to bring the body back into balance.
Some of the claims made about kombucha are that it fights cancer, supports good digestion, metabolism, appetite control, weight control, liver function, detoxification, body alkalinity, anti-aging, cell integrity, healthy skin and hair, and strengthens the immune system.
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The final beverage contains B vitamins, enzymes, probiotics, and acids found to move toxins out of the body.
Most people experience a feeling of wellbeing immediately upon drinking it.
Kombuch is said to aid better digestion, clearer skin, and reduction in joint and body pain.
People report a wide range of health benefits from drinking kombucha including conditions such as cancer, hypertension, and arthritis.
There are many more teas that have a host of healthy benefits to drinking them.
The three discussed in this series are only the tip of the iceberg.
Note: Some statements in this article may not be approved by the FDA.
This article is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as professional medical advice.