Going Healthy With Kombucha Recipe

By Nea Brown


The drink derives its name from two Japanese words, Kombu which is a seas weed and Kombucha which is the traditional squash. The drink is made by the process of fermenting sweetened tea. It is used by the Japanese as a functional meal. Kombucha recipe originated from the Northeast of China then it latter made its way down to other parts such as Russia. Currently the drink is served and enjoyed in most parts of the world.

Originally the drink is thought to have originated from China though some records state that this may not be as clear as thought before. It is clear though that back then it was known as the elixir of long life. Today it is known and referred to by millions as the mushroom tea which is in contrast as this blend does not contain any trails of mushroom.

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.

What you need is some Kombucha culture, 70 to 100 grams of white sugar for every liter of water, 2 tablespoons of either black or green tea per every liter of water. You also need a pot capable of boiling of up to 4 liters of water, glass container with a 2 to 4 liter volume, several bottles, some rubber bands and a clean piece of cotton.

After the fermentation is complete take, which usually takes roughly a week or so. It is recommended that you start off with brewing small quantities such as 2 liters then make way to larger volumes. Start off by making tea in the usual way. For every liter of water, pour in about two tea spoonfuls of the chosen tea. Leave the tea leaves to boil for a roughly 16 minutes.

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.

There are countless advantages associated with the taking of this drink. With the help of this Kombucha recipe it will be more easy for you to prepare this drink in your home kitchen. A word of caution though is that if you are diabetic try and seek advice from your doctor before commencing the taking of this wonderful drink.




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