Kombucha

[madman101]

It looks like my experiment to make Kombucha from scratch worked.  I tasted it, despite the things growing in it, and it tastes just right.  And I didn't get sick.  Nevertheless, I am going to buy some 2-for-1 bottles of store Kombucha drink, until I build up my own supply.  I recommend Kombucha drink - ginger or pomegranate.  The only problem I

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[divinelyelegant]

Are there health benefits to Kombucha (despite the sugar)?

[madman101]

Since you like tea, you would find K. very interesting. It's got the taste and health benefits of tea, (antioxidants), plus good microbiota, similar to apple cider vinegar, (ACV). The latter is said to help against joint pain and arthritis(!), and many other ills, (but only if the culture is active, as opposed to the standard store-bought stuff). Since K. is also a kind of active vinegar, I think it would have similar benefits. I have read that health claims include for: allergies, asthma, cataracts, as well