Organic Raw Kombucha

Organic Raw Kombucha, originally uploaded by Sage Kitamorn.

Mike got me into this drink...it's actually pretty interesting--not sure if I like it or not. It's bubbly and pretty alive in your tummy---so I suggest that you do not drink too much at a time. I don't know if I like it or not....

Here's more info. about it--keep in mind...it's unsubstantiated!

WHAT IS KOMBUCHA TEA?
It is a sweet-sour, fermented, acidic, slightly carbonated beverage, which has been described as either a wine that tastes like a delicious tea or an unusual tea that tastes like a rare wine.

There are claims that Kombucha tea is a "fountain of youth elixir" used in China for thousands of years. It is purported to be a ancient tonic created by growing a so-called Manchurian mushroom on sweetened tea. The history and lore surrounding Kombucha imply an element of magic. Used in China for centuries during sacred rites of atonement, received, passed down, and transported all over the world, there is a ritual and tradition in the telling and the making of Kombucha tea that imbue it with an alchemy of mystery and power. The mystical aspect of Kombucha tends to attract and convert many people in search of perfect health and longevity.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HEALTH EFFECTS ATTRIBUTED TO KOMBUCHA TEA?*


* Restores hair color
* Thickens hair
* Dissolves gallstones Increases energy
* Lengthens lifespan
* Arterioscrosis/softens veins
* Speeds healing
* Lowers cholesterol
* Lowers blood pressure
* Increases blood circulation
* Eliminates wrinkles/skin humectant
* Improves menopausal symptoms
* Strengthens leg muscles
* Chickenpox /herpes zoster remedy
* Colitis/improves digestion/ nervous stomach
* Poultice for wounds/ulcers
* Cleanses gallbladder
* Lessens anxiety
* Levels glucose
* Protects teeth from cavities
* Activates glandular system