Kombucha

iRebel
iRebel Posts: 378 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Any kombucha fans out there? I'm about to start fermenting my own, I LOOVE it!

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  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    What is it?
  • iRebel
    iRebel Posts: 378 Member
    It is a fermented drink that uses a mushroom during the fermentation process. The health benefits are staggering. also, it tastes kind of like wine... :P
  • jonchew
    jonchew Posts: 239 Member
    What is it?

    I just Googled it - YIKES, I don't think I'm that adventurous!
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    Sounds interesting. Next year, I'm going to start jarring and growing my own veggies (and jarring my own veggies) so I don't have to buy as much from the grocery store in the winter. Perhaps I'll give this a try.
  • amanda_medina
    amanda_medina Posts: 2
    kombucha is amazing! i like synergy and high country how do you like fermenting your own? Im dying to try making my own
  • iRebel
    iRebel Posts: 378 Member
    I have not started fermenting my own yet, need to get a mother mushroom first.
  • MissNations
    MissNations Posts: 513 Member
    I love the Synergy kombuchas. Yummy.
  • kellison89
    kellison89 Posts: 33 Member
    I like the 'bubbly' aspect of it so I drink less soft drinks.
  • Seajolly
    Seajolly Posts: 1,435 Member
    I love bottled kombucha, but I'd be afraid to make my own for fear that I might make myself sick. :tongue: Don't wanna mess with that fermentation process!
  • iRebel
    iRebel Posts: 378 Member
    I love bottled kombucha, but I'd be afraid to make my own for fear that I might make myself sick. :tongue: Don't wanna mess with that fermentation process!

    I don't think you can hurt yourself. if it ferments too long it tastes like vinegar, so you know if it's been fermenting too long just by taste.
  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
    Kombucha is delicious, but the health benefits are exaggerated by many fans. It does not cure cancer, for instance. I've fermented my own in the past, but it takes a long time and is kind of a hassle. It is widely available in my area, buying a bottle or two is no problem at all.
  • rextcat
    rextcat Posts: 1,408 Member
    my husband and i make beer but thats about as far as we go.
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    Love Cosmic Cranberry...but my daughter usually beats me to it!
  • mfoutch86
    mfoutch86 Posts: 87
    I love it! I would drink it daily if it wasn't so expensive!
  • iRebel
    iRebel Posts: 378 Member
    my husband and i make beer but thats about as far as we go.
    lol, is kombucha further out there than beer? :P
  • Polly758
    Polly758 Posts: 623 Member
    I like it too, a nice source of B-vitamins. I was also hoping to start fermenting it soon ($2 a bottle, seriously??), I'm waiting until the weather cools down a bit...
  • iRebel
    iRebel Posts: 378 Member
    Love Cosmic Cranberry...but my daughter usually beats me to it!
    MMMM! I want some.
  • iRebel
    iRebel Posts: 378 Member
    I like it too, a nice source of B-vitamins. I was also hoping to start fermenting it soon ($2 a bottle, seriously??), I'm waiting until the weather cools down a bit...
    It's $3.50/ 4.00 here!
  • exacerbe
    exacerbe Posts: 447 Member
    Mother Nature's placenta.... I do like it though.. never made it myself.
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    It's sweetened tea that is fermented with YEAST - Not mushrooms. Although a kombucha trip might be really fun
  • LordBezoar
    LordBezoar Posts: 625 Member
    DW and I haven't made our own yet, but we buy the synergy ones at our local Sprouts market (Formerly Sunflower Market). My favorite is probably the Gingerade.

    The benefit of kombucha and kefir drinks is more that they are full of probiotics and prebiotics. These are healthy bacteria that really help keep your gut running well.
  • denisel321
    denisel321 Posts: 35
    I have not started fermenting my own yet, need to get a mother mushroom first.

    You can pretty easily grow your own mushroom from a bottle of GT's or other plain organic store bought kombucha. This is the recipe I used and it worked out for me. http://www.foodrenegade.com/how-to-grow-a-kombucha-scoby/
  • Nicolin44
    Nicolin44 Posts: 1
    Hi, I have heard about it but it and have seen people who use it but it smells awful! How do you use it and how has it helped?? thanks!

    Linda
  • Bob314159
    Bob314159 Posts: 1,178 Member
    I'm addicted too Synergy - I discovered them a couple of months ago after a two hour walk in a heat wave. I'd be a bit scared to make my own, fermenting is a tricky process.
  • iRebel
    iRebel Posts: 378 Member
    Hi, I have heard about it but it and have seen people who use it but it smells awful! How do you use it and how has it helped?? thanks!

    Linda
    it doesn't smell bad to me, just like alcohol.
  • Ruthe8
    Ruthe8 Posts: 423 Member
    I love bottled kombucha, but I'd be afraid to make my own for fear that I might make myself sick. :tongue: Don't wanna mess with that fermentation process!

    I don't think you can hurt yourself. if it ferments too long it tastes like vinegar, so you know if it's been fermenting too long just by taste.
    I love kombucha. But if you don't think you can make yourself sick when making your own, you REALLY need to educate yourself!
  • iRebel
    iRebel Posts: 378 Member
    I love bottled kombucha, but I'd be afraid to make my own for fear that I might make myself sick. :tongue: Don't wanna mess with that fermentation process!

    I don't think you can hurt yourself. if it ferments too long it tastes like vinegar, so you know if it's been fermenting too long just by taste.
    I love kombucha. But if you don't think you can make yourself sick when making your own, you REALLY need to educate yourself!
    Sorry! What I meant was, It usually tastes REALLY funky if it is off. Also, I know ppl that have been making it for years, so I'm sure they will give me some help if I need it.

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