Kombucha Tea is for Serious Tea Drinkers Only
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Kombucha Tea.

If someone dared you, would you drink fungus steeped in water? What if they told you that drinking this concoction allegedly could provide you with all sorts of health benefits? You probably would not believe them, right? This is precisely what Kombucha tea is: unlikely other forms of tea, which all come from the same bush, Kombucha tea is actually created using the Kombucha mushroom, sugar, some tea leaves, and hot water. But rather than simply tossing a mushroom cap in a cup of water and pouring scolding water over it, you will have to create the tea mix over the course of a week through an intricate process.

What is the end result? Allegedly, the drink will provide you will a stunning range of health benefits. Not only is it alleged to improve your complexion and general skin health, but it is also said to stop hair loss. Other alleged health benefits from Kombucha tea range from interesting to mythological.

If you are ready to give this wonder tea a try, the first thing to be aware of is the fact that it cannot be purchased at the local tea shop. Search as long as you will, there is not a tea bag to be found with the name Kombucha on it. The reality is that the tea must be made at home. Not only must it be made at home, one of the ingredients is a bit obscure for the traditional grocery shopper. Of course the tea requires that one acquire a Kombucha mushroom culture, or starter mushroom. These can be purchased from a specialty shop, several of which can be found on the internet. They can also be acquired from someone who already brews their own tea. Once a batch of tea is started, it becomes necessary to harvest a bit of the mushroom as a starter for the next batch. It is quite common to harvest a starter culture for a friend who wishes to start producing their own tea.

Once all of the ingredients are assembled you will be well on your way to improved health by drinking the fruits of your labor. Another thing to note, however, is that you will not have tea instantly available to drink even after you get your mushroom culture. Make the tea according to the instructions received with the mushroom. However, whatever instructions you use, you will find that the tea mixture will have to ferment over the course of several days. If you do not wait until this period is complete, you will find that the tea tastes disgusting. So be cautious about creating this mix and following the instructions carefully.