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Kombucha tea is a sweet tea infusion that is fermented with a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY). This beverage has a wide range of reported health benefits, and has been used to aid digestion, reduce or stop acid reflux, eliminate “morning breath”, improve quality of bowel movements, reduce or eliminate sick feelings from drinking alcohol. Best of all, though, it’s delicious and can be prepared in many ways. Many people, including myself, find that when it is made with black tea, its flavour and texsture are similar to sparkling apple cider. You will need to get a kombucha SCOBY to make your own kombucha tea. If you ask around, you’ll probably find someone who would just love to pass one on to you with a little kombucha tea to inoculate your first batch. Otherwise, check craigslist, do a google search, etc. So, here is how to make your first batch, and continue brewing more… Read the rest of this entry »