How Easy Is Kombucha To Make?

In a word : Very. Well, as long as you have all the ingredients handy and all the utensils available to make it. (Don't worry, I am sure you have those things in your kitchen already - it's very straight forward).


The video below best explains it :





Didn't I tell you it was easy??

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Why Mason Jars Are Not The Best For Kombucha

So are mason jars the best for Kombucha? No. Aside from the metal lid that will rust over time there is also the shape of the jar to consider. Watch the video to find out more......

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Making Kombucha with Black Tea

Ceylon Tea Leaves (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

So what is the deal with black tea and why is it black?

If you like your teas with a stronger flavor and with a bigger punch, then black tea is for you. Fully fermented to retain its flavor (and give it its color), black tea was so sought after that thousands of years ago, it was made into bricks and used as a type of bartering currency.

The benefits of black tea is many folds. It has theaflavins to lower the risk of heart disease, its relaxing properties helps to lower blood pressure and catechin to make sure blood vessels are dilating properly.

It is also used as a mouth wash and gargle for throat ailments and gum diseases which in turn, helps prevent viruses and diseases from spreading.

All in all pretty cool. There are many types of black tea on the market and you can also learn more about it here. And get more information about its benefits here.

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Oolong Tea for Kombucha

A small tea pot filled with loose leaf Oolong (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Many people ask what is the best tea for Kombucha and my answer is always whatever tick your boxes.

Seriously though, I would steer away from teas that have too much flavoring and perfume and stick with the tried and tested for Kombucha.

Now if you like a bit of flavoring and fragrance, there is nothing to say you cannot add it after the brewing process.

One of my favorite teas for brewing kombucha is the semi fermented Chinese Oolong tea.

Drunk by the Chinese for centuries to help digestion, rejuvenate the body and improve concentration, it is a great complement to kombucha.

Find out more about Oolong tea here

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How Much Alcohol Does Kombucha Have?

Does Kombucha have alcohol?

Yes it does and it is all explained here.

However, the content is small which means you will have to drink quite a bit to get drunk!

If you need more information on Kombucha alcohol levels, click here.

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Probiotics The New Prozac

Yes, studies are showing that the state of our gut health is more and more intrinsically linked with our mental as well as body wellness. If you think you are depressed and moody for no good reason, it could be a weak or compromised gut playing up. Increase your probiotic intake and look after your gut, you will be surprised at how much happier (literally) you will feel.

Probiotics and our mental health

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How To Kombucha When Traveling & More

Get some Kombucha Extract. 

This is a life saver when it comes to traveling (the bottle is small enough to take on board and meet TSA regulations). A few kombucha drops in your water and you have your healthy mushroom drink instantly.

If you can't take sugar or need to watch your sugar intake, a kombucha concentrate is also ideal; and if you are lazy but still want the benefits of kombucha tea, a good kombucha extract is really the answer.

My favorite Kombucha extract here.

A good selection available here. 

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Kombucha Benefits For Your Skin

In a word 'Yes!'. Kombucha is wonderful internally as well as externally for the skin. Whether you have acne, wrinkles or just dull skin that needs a boost; kombucha can and will help your skin improve. It will also help sun burnt and sun damaged skin. After all, it is a living organism.

Read more here about Kombucha Skin Benefits.

Other Uses For Your Skin.

Make Kombucha At Home and Save Money!

Kombucha drinks in the stores are not cheap, some are $5 or more when it only take pennies to make. So even though it takes a little more time at the beginning and there will be a bit of trial and error, making your own kombucha tea at home is the smart and economical way to go. Not only that, you get to choose what you put in it - custom made to your own taste. Cool!

Read this to start your kombucha tea journey

and don't forget to sign up to the free mini course on how to make kombucha, it is full of good advice! (BTW I am not an affiliate nor do I get a commission - I just like the site)

Another how to make kombucha step by step guide

Is Drinking Kombucha Safe While Pregnant?

This is something you need to discuss with your doctor, but here is some information about drinking kombucha tea when pregnant. It is also a fabulous drink for after pregnancy.

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