Is Kombucha the ‘New Yogurt’?

Through reading other blogs I have started seeing this drink pop up everywhere, Kombucha.  Living in a small town with limited grocery stores I had not stumbled upon this drink myself, but it had definitely caught my interest.  So, while we were in Greenville the other day I decided to pick up a couple bottles from Whole Foods.  I first tried GT’s Organic Raw Kombucha in Gingerade, it is quite tangy with a vinegary taste but I loved it.  I am a huge fan of Ginger so this seemed like an obvious first choice for me.  I also bought a bottle of Synergy Organic and Raw Mystic Mango Kombucha it taste alot like the gingerade flavor to me with the same tangyness but also has the hint of mango.  I really enjoyed it and I think I’m hooked!

So what exactly is Kombucha?

Kombucha is a fermentation of sweetened tea and contains cultures of bateria and yeast along with the organic acids, active enzymes, amino acids, and polyphenols produced by these microbes. While drinking Kombucha you will noticed flat pancake like structures floating in the drink these are known as SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bateria and yeast).

Kombucha producers claim that it detoxifies the body and energizes the mind, although little research has been done to prove it.

So, even though I might be a little late to the game where Kombucha is concerned, I have thoroughly enjoyed drinking it and look forward to trying more of the flavors.  This is coming from someone who primarily drinks water and green tea. I love that it’s full of probiotics and antioxidants, both of which I love adding to my diet in as many ways possible.

Questions for Today :

Do you drink Kombucha?

What is your favorite flavor?