You might be thinking, what is kombucha?
Kombucha is an ancient food dating back to as early as 220 B.C and many people believed that kombucha provides many unique healing properties.
Kombucha is a sweet-and-sour fermented drink made with tea, sugar, bacteria, and yeast. To craft kombucha, a base of sweetened tea is naturally fermented with a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast). Over a period of several weeks, the fermentation process transforms the tea into a delicious, tangy, and refreshing healthy elixir!
Aside from being absolutely delicious, kombucha is packed with probiotics that offer benefits similar to other probiotic foods like yogurt. These probiotic benefits include supporting gut health, boost immune function, and aid in relieving stomach and intestinal issue such as constipation.
Consuming kombucha is an easy, low-calorie way to add probiotics into your diet. It is also a good alternative for those who may be vegetarian or unable to consume dairy (lactose intolerant), which means they would not eat other probiotic foods like yogurt or kefir.
The next time you crave for some refreshing drink during a hot humid weather, opt for some kombucha goodness right here!