SO, WHAT EXACTLY IS KOMBUCHA?
Simply put, kombucha is a fermented tea. It has been brewed and consumed for thousands of years as a health-promoting beverage and is believed to have originated in East Asia.Kombucha is packed with probiotics (good bacteria for your stomach & digestive system), naturally occurring B vitamins, and other enzymes.
WHAT IS A SCOBY?
A cellulose structure that stands for Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast. This is the part of Kombucha that drives fermentation and creates all the good probiotics.
HOW IS IT MADE?
Sweet tea, SCOBY, and starter liquid (acidic Kombucha) are combined to start a ferment. Other herbs, spices, fruit, vegetables etc, are added once the first ferment is complete to add flavor and continue the fermentation process.