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Kombucha

Kombucha

Kombucha has been drunk for centuries and contains many many beneficial microbes as well as other wonderful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties.

Kombucha is fermented tea - usually green or black. It requires a SCOBY. Get one from a friend or order one from a reputable supplier.

Kombucha is living and active and produces bubbles. So be careful to 'burp' your Kombucha regularly - say daily otherwise there is a real risk of explosion. 

 

In Phase II D2D remember to add foods gradually. Adding lots of fermented foods all at once can be lead to a Herxheimer ('die-off') reaction. This is where the microbes in the ferment compete with the microbes in the gut (usually the upper intestine) and cause the microbes in the gut to die, leaving inflammation, bloating and pain. By adding one new food per week, this is less likely to happen.

Ingredients

  • SCOBY and old juice
  • 2 litre water
  • 3-4 tea bags
  • 150 gms Sugar

Method

  1. Boil water and pour onto tea bags and sugar.
  2. Allow to cool.
  3. Pour into jar with SCOBY and old Kombucha juice. Cover lightly to allow air bubbles to escape.
  4. Leave for 5-10 days. Start tasting after 4 days. When there is a hint of vinegar/acidity - pour into bottles.
  5. Leave out of fridge for 1-2 days to allow bubbles to form.
  6. Move bottles to fridge
  7. Enjoy!
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