Summary
Kombucha is a fermented tea drink that contains bacteria and yeast, including Saccharomyces, Brettanomyces, and Zygosaccharomyces.
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The bacteria and yeast are housed in a “scoby”, which is an acronym for Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast.
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Kombucha is believed to have health benefits, such as promoting gut health due to its probiotic content
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, reducing infection risk due to its acetic acid content
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, and potentially improving mental health and reducing heart disease risk.
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To make kombucha, one must first make a scoby, which is a combination of bacteria and yeast.
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