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The Fermenting Process Of Kombucha Recipe

By Nea Brown


To many the name Kombucha sounds a bit weird and is unknown by many. But with all this many people continue to enjoy this hot and fizzy drink which has a rather tangy taste. Traditional Kombucha recipe involves the fermentation process in the making of this mystic concoction comprising of yeast and active bacteria. In other parts of the world the drink is commonly referred to as mushroom tea despite the fact that it contains no mushrooms.

Many people are today enjoying it with many doing away with conventional drinks such as yogurt due to the health benefits associated with taking of it. The drink has turned heads around while receiving international recognition. It has also been given the thumbs up by most medical practitioners globally. What started off years back in China in the Tsin Dynasty has revolutionized the way people take their beverages.

As stated above this drink has lots of benefits associated with taking of this drink and you can prepare it within the comfort of your own home. In the subsequent paragraphs you will delve into the recipe and how to prepare it with a basic step-by-step break down for simpler understanding and execution.

For this recipe, you need: fresh culture, a cup of white sugar, and 100 grams of black, green or white tea per. A pot or a kettle of up to 4 liters, a glass container of equal volume, two bottles, rubber bands and a clean piece of cotton. You also need clean water and a source of heat.

To begin with, start by preparing tea as usual. Boil a mixture of water and the preferred tea or tea bags. Strain the resultant mixture then add between 70 to 100 grams of sugar. Stir the sugar until it has dissolved all of it. Leave it to cool off and then pour it into a glass jar. Pour the liquid into a container ensuring that you wrap it tightly but leave some breathing space.

Let the mixture ferment for between a week or two until it has attained the desired pH. Remove the culture and clean it using warm water. Add some new pot and add some culture into the jar. In order to enjoy this drink you are advised to leave it to ferment for at least 6 days. Serve in a clean glass and enjoy your drink.

There are numerous advantages associated with taking Kombucha. Some of them have been identified and supported by medical practitioners worldwide including the West. They include improved overall health, better digestion, increased immunity, heightened attention and awareness, prevention of cancer, improved sperm count, asthma, prevention of heart diseases, detoxification and overall body and spiritual improvement.

Key benefits associated with this drink include boosting of the immune system, cancer prevention, improved digestion, and improved liver efficiency among others. It is clear that with a Kombucha recipe, anyone wishing to prepare this drink can do so with so much ease.




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