I'm getting my first batch of kombucha and my little baby scobys this Thursday. In case you are unfamiliar with kombucha tea I'll give you a brief description...
Kombucha is a beverage that is made by placing a big honking slab of bacteria and yeast (the scoby) in a bath of black/green/white sweet tea and letting it steep and ferment for a few weeks until the bacteria and yeast has eaten most of the sugar out of the tea mixture.
One might ask, "why would you want to drink a brew of bacteria?" And the simple answer is, I don't really want to, but I hear that they health benefits of drinking it can be quite good, and some people enjoy the fermented, fizzy flavor. For me, that is yet to be discovered.
Supposedly the good bacteria kind of acts as a probiotic... it helps balance your gastrointestinal tract, helps your liver to function more properly, and acts as a detoxifying agent. Supposedly.
I feel that as a blogger known for adventure and as a lover of new/strange things it is my duty to be the guinea pig on this one. Word on the street is that people have been brewing kombucha for it's medicinal properties since 400 B.C. (People have also been smoking opiates for that long...so I'm not sure there's any argument there.) I can't wait to tell you more about if it really works and if I can see any increase in my vitality from this magical tea.
I also plan to post about my scobys....which I will name once I adopt them.
Question of the Day:
Have you ever brewed your own or tried someone else's kombucha tea?
What should I name my scobys?
You know... I've never been brave enough to try kombucha (and the hefty price tag at my local store is enough to scare away what little bravery I have mustered up, hehe.) I am most interested to hear all about your experiences.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I love that you are going to name your scobys. Scooby the scoby seems like a good name to me ;)
I have to say I have never tried Kombucha. I am excited to read what you think about it! Happy Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteI've never even heard of Kom-whatsit. Intruiged...very intruiged. But not enough to try it until you tell us what it's like first! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI love kombucha! And pay insane prices for it at Whole Foods. Can't wait to hear how this works, would love to try it!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of Kombucha before....This is my learned something new for the day :)
ReplyDeleteThis is intriguing, I've not heard of this stuf before and am intersted to see how it turns out. I used to make my own wine but gave it up as I was terrible at it. How about Scoby Dicks? Or is that potentially rude.
ReplyDeleteI learn something new everytime I read your blog!
ReplyDeleteGo, H! I know people who buy Kombucha drinks in the store, but I admire you for making it yourself! Let us know how it turns out.
ReplyDeleteEeep! Well, I just learned something new! Good luck with the Kombucha!!
ReplyDeleteInteresting, I've never heard of Kambucha before. It sounds a little scary to me though, so I'm anxious to hear how you like it.
ReplyDeleteI think you should name your scoby Scoby Scoby Doo. But only if you say it in a Scooby Doo voice!
I've read so many good things about kombucha and have been wanting to try it. Can't wait to hear how it goes for you!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I actually thought of you when putting up that bit of good news! :)
I have never heard of kombucha tea!Interested to see what you think of it!!
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Oh gosh, this is going to make me sound awful, but I have heard about this tea...because of Lindsay Lohan drinking it and getting in trouble because it has a very low alcohol content! haha. I would be really interested in trying this though!
ReplyDeleteYes- and I'm getting a new strain soon to make some here- I need to wait a few weeks but I'll be blogging bout it.
ReplyDeleteI have never and pretty confidently can say will never try that tea. However I am excited to see how you make out with it!
ReplyDeleteI've had Kombucha before, but never self-made. Maybe I outta try this! :)
ReplyDeleteYou're brave! I'm not sure if I have it in me! But curious to know how you go with it.
ReplyDeleteI've been making kombucha for the past month actually. My neighbour gave me some of her scobys to start me out. It's a lot of fun, and when the recipe turns out, it's actually quite delicious tasting! My first batch turned out like vinegar, so don't be discouraged if that happens to you - just try again!
ReplyDeleteps: don't use fruity teas - apparently they turn out more vinegary.
Happy brewing!
oxo
I've never even heard of this! Interested to hear about your experience!
ReplyDeleteI've never had kombucha tea before. Was thinking of trying it when we were last in the States but forgot all about it. Name for your scoby? Scoby Bob?
ReplyDeleteYou asked me if I was sic?, No I'm preggie! That's why my neighbor bought me food. Yeah, they're nice!!
Interesting. I haven't try it before. :D
ReplyDeleteI knew this sounded familiar! My very...um, unique roommate in Ireland made this in her room and let me try it. All I remember is it reminded me of vinegar.
ReplyDeleteYou are the most diverse cook i know, i swear you know how to make anything and everything. off to send this link to my friend she loves that beverage!
ReplyDeleteI have never tried them but let us know how they turn out and maybe I'll be brave enough to make them.
ReplyDeleteIf kombucha wasn't so expensive I'd probably buy out whole foods' supply.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I am not much of tea drinker but that looks like fun! Someone told me that you can make your own vanilla extract with vanilla beans and vodka. I know someone who is trying it, and I am curious to see if it will work. :)
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