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How to Make Kombucha Tea at Home

How to Make Kombucha Tea at Home
I've been addicted to kombucha from first sip. It wasn't really the probiotics or other health promises that did it for me — although I'll take those, too! It was the way it tasted: like tart green apple mixed with sour stone fruits, but with an underlying sweetness that keeps it all together. And fizzy! I couldn't believe that something this could actually be made from tea, of all things. Or that I could make it at home with a few very basic ingredients. Kombucha starts out as a sugary tea, which is then fermented with the help of a scoby. The scoby bacteria and yeast eat most of the sugar in the tea, transforming the tea into a refreshingly fizzy, slightly sour fermented (but mostly non-alcoholic) beverage that is relatively low in calories and sugar. Let's talk about that scoby. There are a lot of theories about why the bacteria and yeast form this jelly-like layer of cellulose at the top of the kombucha. Which brings us to the next question: what's actually in kombucha? What You Need Related:  Recipes

Manual This public domain document found in the Internet at is presented here only for information and historical purposes. It is not intended to be used as a medical guide of any sort. Medical treatments should always be done under the advice and supervision of a medical doctor. Kefir is a unique fermented milk drink, more correctly healthy food, used for generations in Asia and revered for its health promoting properties. In the Caucasian Mountains is a legend Mohammed gave kefir grains to the Orthodox people. However, the members of the All-Russian Physician's Society were determined to obtain kefir grains in order to make kefir available to their patients, and developed plan to get kefir grains. You may be familiar with commercial "kefir" available in some grocery stores; that's an enhanced version of buttermilk, NOT the real kefir. Please accept the real kefir grains as a precious living beings. You can tell by the level of coagulation.

How to Make Kombucha Tea | Make Kombucha Video Prepare the Equipment and Ingredients To make kombucha tea, first gather your equipment and ingredients and prepare the kombucha mixture for fermentation. Equipment. Click here for more information on choosing the best brewing container, cover system, utensils, and more One glass jar (quart, half-gallon, or gallon)A plastic or wood stirring utensil (never use metal in contact with a kombucha scoby!)A breathable cover for the jar such as a tight-weave dish towel or paper coffee filter A rubber band to secure the cover Ingredients. *If you are working with a dehydrated kombucha scoby, please click here for instructions on activating the scoby through rehydration. A note about hygiene. The Basic Process for Making Kombucha Place hot water and sugar together in a jar. Fermenting the Kombucha Choose a safe spot. Do not disturb. Allow the kombucha to ferment. Ambient temperature. Access to oxygen. Liquid surface area. Remember: Faster fermentation isn’t necessarily better. Lower pH. Mold. Pests.

How to Make a Big Batch of Kombucha Kombucha is a fermented tea beverage popular in Russia, China, and elsewhere. The culture forms a leathery skin called the "mother" that floats on top.This week's Instructables TV episode shows how to wrangle the jellyfish-like "Mother" and make Kombucha 5 gallons at a time. This method produces a fizzy carbonated kombucha that tastes very much like hard apple cider. For background on this bizarre beverage, read Arwen's Making Kombucha Instructable and the Wikipedia Kombucha article. Back to the blob:For me it all started when my friend Anne Harley went to Russia, made herself fluent in the language, joined a band of gypsy musicians, and went on tour with them.Did you know Russian Gypsies have a caste system that dates back to their origins in India? Since then I've made hundreds of gallons of Kombucha for my friends and myself. We'll be going step-by step through the process later, but for reference, here is how to make the sweet tea to be fermented. Do you like this instructable?

Lemon balm Melissa officinalis is native to southern Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. Melissa is the Greek word for bee, and the plant is a favorite of honeybees. Arab physicians believed it was good for heart disorders as well as for lifting the spirits. Greeks and Romans used it. The colonists brought it with them to the New World. Harvest and Use: Lemon balm has many uses. Lemon balm makes both delicious beverage and medicinal teas. Medicinally lemon balm is used in tea for fevers, to help digestion, and for tension headache. Harvest before it flowers for optimum fragrance. Cultivation and Propagation: Lemon balm is an upright perennial belonging to the mint family. Lemon balm is not an ornamental as it is a rather scrawny plant. Lemon balm does well in a container in a shady area. Pests: Lemon balm is susceptible to powdery mildew.

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Creative Ways to Use Kombucha Tea Kombucha is surprisingly versatile! It can be bottled or used in salad dressing, marinade, frozen treats, mixed drinks, and many other types of recipes. Bottled Drink. Salad Dressing. Tomato-Kombucha Salad Dressing Kombucha Mustard-Garlic Salad Dressing Asian Inspired Kombucha Dressing Kombucha Italian Salad Dressing Meat Marinade. Frozen Treats. Soaking Grains. Acidic Ingredient in Mixed Drinks. {*style:<b>*}As a Substitute for Apple Cider Vinegar.

How to make Kombucha Drink at Home - A Naturally Fermented Health Drink - Good Bacteria for the Colon | Jennifer Thompson Kombucha is considered to be a health drink because it contains natural bacterias that can help replenish the bacterial balance in the colon. The kombucha itself is the yeast/bacteria combination which is formed into what is called a ‘SCOBY’ or Symbiotic Colony of Yeast and Bacteria. The SCOBY looks like a slimy pancake; some people refer to it as the ‘mother.’ GT Kombucha The ‘mother’ kombucha culture is what is used to make your own kombucha batches at home, in the same way that people brew their own beer. You can start your own kombucha culture by buying a container of GT Kombucha Drink from any WholeFoods store. All of the details on how to make your own Kombucha at home are detailed in the above video, filmed at my friend’s organic farm in Maui, Hawaii. Directions for Kombucha: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. As for how much kombucha to drink daily to enjoy it’s health benefits, I would recommend about 1-2 cups per day or 250ml- 500ml daily.

Flavoring Kombucha | Bottling Kombucha One of the greatest benefits of making your own kombucha at home is the ability to influence the flavor of the finished product and find new blends that you and your family will enjoy. Kombucha flavor can be influenced a number of ways. Ways to Influence Kombucha Flavor Choose A Different Tea The type of tea used to brew kombucha can change the flavor of the finished kombucha, even before flavoring agents are added. Compare the flavor of different varieties of tea for making kombucha. Adjust Fermentation Time The longer a batch of kombucha ferments, the less sweet and more acidic the resulting liquid will be. Tip: After 7 days, begin tasting the brewing kombucha. Add Flavoring Once the initial fermentation period is complete and the scoby has been removed, consume the kombucha as is or choose to add additional flavoring. Flavored kombucha can be enjoyed immediately or fermented further, for a more developed taste in the final product. Other Flavoring Ideas and Combinations

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Mexican Ceviche Recipe | Ceviche Recipes from Around the World Photo Courtesy of Allrecipes.com Serves 6 Ingredients: 2 pounds of shrimp ½ pound of white fish – sea bass fillet for example (dice into ½ inch cube)3 large limes1 small lemon1 medium diced fresh tomato½ small white onion, finely chopped ½ small green sweet pepper, chopped in cubes ½ jalapeño pepper, chopped in cubes ½ buch of fresh chopped parsley or chopped cilantro 1 teaspoon of olive oilsalt and pepper to tastelettuce leaves (to line serving bowls)avocado cut in slices (optional) corn chips (optional) Preparation: In a large bowl, gently mix the shrimp and fish with the lime juice and lemon juice and put it in the fridge for 1 hour or until shrimp and fish are opaque (this step cooks the shrimp and fish). In another bowl mix the tomato, onion, sweet pepper, jalapeño, cilantro/parsley, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix all ingredients; cover the bowl and chill ceviche in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

15 Different Uses for Kombucha Why just drink kombucha? Here are 15 other ways to put your fermented tea to use. Hippie alert: I have been brewing kombucha for quite some time. Kombucha is a beautiful – albeit slightly odd looking – thing. 1. Just like vinegar can do some good for your hair, so can kombucha. 2. Kombucha is fizzy, why wouldn’t you want to make a cocktail out of it? 3. Kombucha can easily be used as your liquid for a healthy smoothie. 4. As it turns out, just like vinegar, kombucha can also be used as a facial toner – it helps balance the skin’s pH levels. 5. Put that kombucha in the freezer! 6. You can make a basic vinaigrette by switching out kombucha in recipes that call for apple cider vinegar. 7. If your kombucha has sat a little too long and it’s too strong to drink (i.e. it tastes like vinegar) bottle it up and use as an all purpose cleaner. 8. Some are so addicted to kombucha that they swear by using it for making your own facial creams. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Image: Anna Brones

Apple Pie ACV & Core Workout on the Elliptical It’s Wednesday. Not only are we halfway through the work week, but as of last Wednesday, Modern Family is back on… woot woot! I’m already excited for tonight’s episode. Who’s with me on this? I haven’t done a “just checking in” post in a while so I thought I’d share a little about how things are going for me on the food and exercise front. I’m still hooked on protein pancakes so I’ve had them almost every day. I’ve also been loving my new way of getting in 2 Tablespoons of apple cider vinegar each day – Apple Pie ACV. Apple Pie ACV & Core Workout on the Elliptical 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 Tablespoons all natural apple juice 6 ounces of cold water 4 drops of vanilla liquid stevia sprinkle of cinnamon 1-2 cubes of ice Combine all ingredients in a cup and stir or shake to combine. It’s soooo good! The photo above features my drinks and snacks packed for work, including the Apple Pie ACV drink (on the left), water, coffee and a few snacks in my Tone It Up lunch box. Have a great day.

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IMBB 6: kelaguen mannok this wednesday, july 21st, is the 60th anniversary of guam's liberation by us forces from japanese occupation in world war 2. although the core of the many events is solemn, it *is* a celebration of and by the local people, known as chamorros. for my first "is my blog burning?" entry, i wanted to submit a chamorro dish in honour of the unique culture of the island. i decided on kelaguen mannok, chicken kelaguen, which is a standard local dish. it is basically a chopped chicken ceviche-type dish with freshly grated coconut, hot red chilis, and onions. however simple it is, it comes with a complex history reflecting guam's native culture, the influence from hispanic, latino, and filipino cultures during its time in the 16th century spanish empire, and the far east asian influence during the japanese occupation in the 1940s. this is what you'll need: this is what you'll do: put all the ingredients in a bowl. mix them up. adjust the acid--is it not lemony enough for you? i hope you enjoy it!

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