Wondering what all this fuss about kombucha is? We're proud to share with you its potential gut health benefits, our fermentation process and simple food recipe.

What Is Kombucha?

Kombucha is a fermented beverage drink that has been around for nearly 2,000 years. Yes, you heard that right. 2,000 years.

It was first brewed in China around 220 B.C., later on in Japan and then in Russia.

Kombucha became popular in Europe in the 20th century and sales in the United States have been on the rise because of consumers’ interest in its potential health benefits.

At Health-Ade, we're committed to providing the highest quality, best tasting kombucha you can buy, by brewing it the way it’s been made for thousands of years

We ferment organic green and black teas with a culture of yeast, bacteria, and organic cane sugar to make our kombucha the way it’s been made for thousands of years. We then add refreshing organic fruit juices to achieve the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.

Health-Ade Kombucha has living probiotics and organic acids that support your gut health. Consuming Health-Ade Kombucha daily is a great way to stay refreshed and feeling good! Did you know that the WHO recommends people consume 500 million CFU of living probiotics per day? Each 16oz bottle of Health-Ade Kombucha has 1 billion living probiotics at the time of bottling.

Still curious about kombucha ingredients? Let’s dive in!

The Role of Organic Cane Sugar in Our Kombucha

1. A sugar source is vital for fermentation. At Health-Ade, we ferment organic cane sugar along with organic green and black teas to make our kombucha.
2. It’s also a key component in crafting the best tasting kombucha. After fermenting the organic cane sugar, green tea, and black tea, we add refreshing organic fruit juices and organic cane sugar to achieve the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.
3. Remember, our kombucha is crafted with a blend of ingredients to ensure we deliver upon the benefits of drinking it.
   
   

Is Kombucha Tea Good For You?

As you may know, kombucha is a traditionally fermented beverage, not a supplement, tonic or elixir.

Thanks to the fermentation process, kombucha contains healthy acids and probiotics, which are especially good for your digestive system. Since a healthy gut is key to a healthy body overall, probiotics in kombucha can help you feel good and refreshed.

Not convinced? We will break it down for you!

Our body has trillions of bacteria. Probiotics are often called the good bacteria because they can:

• Balance your "good" and "bad" bacteria so that your body can function optimally
• Replace “good” bacteria when you lose them, for example after you take antibiotics or are ill
• Help promote a healthy immune system

Kombucha also contains B vitamins which can give you energy and boost hydration.

Even though most research done on kombucha has been on animals, researchers are exploring the benefits of fermented foods in human studies as well. But at least, kombucha is a better beverage choice than soda or other sugary drinks because it’s lower in caffeine, sugar and calories.

Can I Replace Coffee With Kombucha?

There is a small amount of caffeine in your kombucha. Why? It is because kombucha begins with black or green tea. While the fermentation process reduces the tea’s natural caffeine content, about one-third of the caffeine still remains in the liquid. Health-Ade Kombucha contains anywhere between 8mg-15mg of caffeine per serving depending on the flavor, about the same as a decaf cup of coffee.

There is much less caffeine in Health-Ade Kombucha than your cup of regular coffee. So if you’re looking to cut back on your caffeine intake, kombucha is a great option. Or you can simply enjoy it at night without worrying that it will keep you up like coffee would.

We make it the way nature intended, always giving you the BEST TASTING and HIGHEST QUALITY kombucha you can buy. Use our store locator to find out where to buy kombucha near you.

Today's blog is written by our very own Daina Trout, MS, MPH

Daina is not just our Co-Founder, she is also a nutritionist that has spent her adult life dedicated to finding and sharing health and wellness through food. With 2 masters' degrees in nutritional biochemistry and public health, Daina has called upon her education often while leading the way at Health-Ade - from how we make every batch of kombucha, to how we talk about gut health to consumers, to even how healthy our employee workplace is! She even writes a few blogs here and there. Happy reading! :)