Yogi Tea Green Balance (17 Bags) Green Tea + Kombucha Gluten Free Organic Vegan

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Thanks to its bacteria content, kombucha tea may help to maintain a healthy population of microorganisms in your gut. These bacteria can benefit your stomach and, in turn, your overall wellness. 6 In today's more health-conscious age, people are choosing kombucha instead of high-calorie, carbonated, sugar-sweetened beverages or alcohol. Specifically, green tea-based kombucha was found to inhibit Staphylococcus epidermidis, Listeria monocytogenes and Micrococcus luteus. Taking the world by storm, this popular and healthy alternative to sugary, carbonated drinks, kombucha has been linked to a whole host of great health benefits. Transfer the scoby and approximately 150ml/5fl oz of the tea to a clean bowl, ready to make the next batch. Use as a starter liquid to make the next brew or cover and store in a cool, dark place for up to 5 days if you plan to use it again. Strain the rest of the brew through a fine sieve into clean, lidded bottles. Secure the lids and place in the fridge to chill. Drink within a week.

The ideal temperature range for fermentation is26-27°C. But room temperature should be fine if it's above 21°C. While breastfeeding, a small percentage of caffeine will end up in your breast milk. If you drink large amounts of caffeine while breastfeeding, your baby might become irritable and struggle with sleep. 24 To allow for SCOBY growth and other fermentation effects, make sure to leave at least5cm of space at the top.

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Like with any live food or drink, it’s advised to allow your digestive system to adjust by building up the amount you drink gradually. The exact point when your kombucha is ready depends on your personal taste preference. Some people find it's still too sweet after six days and prefer to wait until nine or 12 days before drinking. small kombucha SCOBY:a SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast) is a disk-shaped culture that creates fizz during fermentation. It is sometimes also known as a "kombucha mushroom" or "kombucha mother". Remove the tea bag (try not to squeeze it) and add the remaining 750ml of cold de-chlorinated water.

Finally, when not brewing, always keep your Kombucha sitting in a good amount of sweet tea or its own juices. This is imperative. W hen you feel your brew is ready, pour your brew into the container you plan to keep your ready made drink in, but remember to leave the scoby sitting in a small amount of the brew in its brewing jar. Put your ready made drink into the fridge, leave it for a few hours and then drink! The longer you leave it in the fridge, the fizzier it will get, and it can be left without going off so drink at whatever pace suits. While your Kombucha sits in its jar in the small amount of its own juice, either boil the kettle to brew another batch (that way more should be ready by the time you have drunk your first lot), or if you are not ready to brew some more, cover the top of the jar and leave your scoby sitting in its juice. Available in various flavours, from mango and raspberry to ginger and lemon, there is bound to be a flavour for everyone. You can even add flavours to your own kombucha. For example, try our raspberry lemonade, lemon ginger or goji kombucha recipes. Kombucha drinks at Holland & Barrett

Finally, if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding or have a compromised immune system, kombucha may not be suitable for you so ask your GP before introducing it into your diet. Who should avoid kombucha? Use a cloth, paper towel, and elastic band to prevent dust and fruit flies from getting in. But don't seal the jar as the SCOBY needs to breathe.