Kombucha is a fermented tea that is made by mixing sugar and tea with a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast. It's often called a "mushroom" because of its appearance, but it's actually just a mixture of yeast and bacteria. Kombucha was originated in Korea, Manchuria or Japan and is gaining popularity worldwide. it has been used as a substitute for hard drinks by those who like to limit their alcoholic intake.
There are several types of Kombucha drinks:
Kombucha Classic: This is the original type of Kombucha drink, made with black tea, sugar, and yeast. It's usually sold in bottles at the store.
Kombucha Root Beer: Kombucha root beer is a fermented beverage made from kombucha tea, which is itself a fermented tea. The main ingredient in kombucha root beer is black tea, which is combined with sugar and then fermented with a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast). The SCOBY acts as a starter for the fermentation process, turning the sweetened tea into an alcoholic drink.
If you want to make your own kombucha root beer at home, you'll also need to infuse it with ginger, cinnamon, juniper berries, organic lavender flowers , and sarsaparilla root before bottling it in sterilized bottles.
Kombucha Probiotic: This type of Kombucha drink is made with green or black tea and some type of fruit juice (like apple juice), as well as probiotic cultures. The probiotics help your body absorb nutrients from the rest of your diet.
Kombucha Soda: Soda lovers will be happy to know that there are now all kinds of flavored Kombucha drinks out there! These are made with carbonated water, so they're easy on your stomach and make great snacks on hot days or after meals.
Rose Kombucha: Rose Kombucha is a fermented drink of sweet tea and kombucha, which is a combination of black and green tea. The beverage has a light pink color, due to the addition of rose petals during the fermentation process.
The kombucha itself is made from sugar, tea, and bacteria. It is then left to ferment for a few days before being bottled for sale.
Conclusion:
Many people like to add flavors to their kombucha when they drink it so that it doesn't taste too plain or boring. These flavors can be added by mixing them into the kombucha before bottling it. If you're looking for something refreshing and delicious, we've got just the thing. Try our Rose Kombucha Root Beer, made with white peony tea, organic lavender flowers and kombucha root beer at Kombucha Kamp.
