Kombucha is one of our favorite drinks. Not only does it taste good, it is good for you! I am far from an expert on the topic, but want to share the information that I have learned. What is kombucha? Kombucha is a fermented beverage made using tea, sugar & a SCOBY. It contains b-vitamins, antioxidants, probiotics & beneficial acids. What is a SCOBY? SCOBY is an acronym for symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast. It is a mass of beneficial bacteria and yeast that work together to ferment sweet tea. A SCOBY is also called a “mother”. As the “mother” works to ferment the sweet tea, a new “baby” SCOBY will form a layer on top to protect the brew. What are the benefits of kombucha? Though kombucha has been around for thousands of years, there have been few studies done on the benefits of it. Many claims have Read More
