Kombucha
What is Kombucha Tea?
You may have seen kombucha on restaurants menus, in your local groceries and all over social media ... but what exactly is kombucha?
Kombucha (Latin name Medusomyces gisevii) is a fermented, slightly alcoholic, lightly effervescent, sweetened black or green tea drink commonly consumed for its supposed health benefits. Sometimes the beverage is called kombucha tea to distinguish it from the culture of bacteria and yeast. Juice, spices, fruit or other flavorings are often added to enhance the taste of the beverage.
What are it's health benefits?
- Gut health : the fermentation process of kombucha means that the drink is rich in probiotics.
- Cancer risk : There is growing evidence to suggest drinking kombucha could help reduce the risk of cancer.
- Liver health : Kombucha contains antioxidants that help fight molecules in the body that can damage cells.
Learn more about kombucha benefits at Medical News Today 💻