Kombucha

Kombuchas are a special kind of tea, obtained through a fermentation process. Through the proper preparation of a kombucha culture, you can obtain a healthy tea that preserves your organism (antioxidant) and helps it to eliminate microbes. This is why legend says it helps to extend life.

As the kombucha culture evolves, it gains a funky look and feel (or so I think). What can you expect from it? Well, the one I tried looks like a flat mushroom, which is exactly how it is often called. The drink itself fortunately looks like a tea, otherwise I'd had thought twice about drinking it :) See the picture to see the real deal, culture floating in the liquid.

I'm told that if proper care is not taken in storing it, mold can grow on the surface of the culture. If that happens, it is best to throw it out and begin anew, to avoid any unwanted effect.

According to kombucha history, this beverage hails from either Russia or China (the first one seems more likely), and has been around for a few centuries.

As with most fermented products it contains a tiny bit of alcohol, that ranges around point-five percent. So, it's a no-go on having kombucha at the local happy hour. If your looking for health, though, it's something to consider!

Kephir is still my favorite, though, of course :)