There is currently a lot of talk about kombucha or kombucha tea. It is recommended as a very healthy drink. We discover its composition, medicinal effects and the recipe for preparing homemade kombucha.
It's kombucha fermented drink from tea, sugar, bacteria and yeast. It is rich in B vitamins such as B1-B3, B6, B9 and B12, which are necessary for metabolism, but may also contain vitamins D and K. The microorganisms and acids contained support digestion and relieve the liver and pancreas. This tea can relieve various ailments, refreshes and gives energy. It is said to have originated in China, but by the beginning of the 20th century it had spread to Germany, Russia and other parts of Eastern Europe.
What does kombucha help with?
Experts say kombucha can helps in healing inflammation of the joints, prevention of heart disease, beneficial effect in the treatment of ulcers and hemorrhoids, relieves problems due to menopause, PMS, relieves menstrual cramps, detoxifies the body, reduces gallstones, helps with insomnia and improves intestinal microflora. As it cleanses and revitalizes the body, it can also help people with acne problems.
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How much kombucha can we drink a day?
Since kombucha is often prepared with green or black tea, it should be noted that the drink contains caffeine. The recommended amount is half a liter per day. The drink can be prepared at home or bought in various stores. But be careful: many drinks you can buy in supermarkets are pasteurized, this unfortunately kills most of the healthy ingredients.
Recipe: homemade kombucha
You can also prepare kombucha tea yourself at home.
To prepare kombucha, you need the following ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of kombucha culture (one sponge)
- 100 ml of ready-made kombucha drink (fermented, which we got together with the kombucha culture)
- 1 liter of water
- 7 g of tea (black, green or white tea)
- 80 g of cane sugar
- container for fermentation (glass container with a lid that closes hermetically...)
- cover cloth
- household rubber band
Boil the water, add the tea and let it stand for 15 to 20 minutes. Add sugar and mix. Allow to cool completely.
Then put the prepared kombucha and tea fungus into the fermentation container and fill it with tea. Finally, cover with a cloth and secure with a rubber band. Leave the container in a warm place (21 degrees) for at least ten days. The higher the room temperature, the faster the fermentation will be. Then fill the bottles, refrigerate and enjoy. You can keep the drink in the refrigerator for more than six months.
