This prebiotic-fuelled kombucha elixir is the perfect way to get your daily dose of probiotics and antioxidants. It's made with organic green tea, raw cane sugar, live kombucha, apple cider vinegar, ginger, cinnamon, and turmeric. It's easy to make and only takes 7-10 days to ferment. Plus, it's delicious and refreshing!
Kombucha has been around for centuries, and it's thought to have originated in China. It's made by fermenting tea with sugar and bacteria. The bacteria convert the sugar into acids and carbon dioxide, which gives kombucha its characteristic sweet and fizzy taste. Kombucha has a number of health benefits, including improved digestion, boosted immunity, and reduced inflammation. It's also a good source of probiotics, which are live bacteria that are good for the gut. Probiotics can help to improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and boost immunity. This prebiotic-fuelled kombucha elixir is a great way to get your daily dose of probiotics and antioxidants. It's made with organic green tea, which is full of antioxidants, and raw cane sugar, which is a good source of prebiotics. Prebiotics are non-digestible carbohydrates that help to feed the probiotics in your gut. This kombucha is also made with live kombucha, which is full of probiotics, and apple cider vinegar, which is a good source of acetic acid, which has been shown to have a number of health benefits. The ginger, cinnamon, and turmeric in this kombucha add flavour and additional health benefits. Ginger is a good source of gingerols, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Cinnamon is a good source of cinnamaldehyde, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties. Turmeric is a good source of curcumin, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This prebiotic-fuelled kombucha elixir is a delicious and healthy way to get your daily dose of probiotics and antioxidants.
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 cup organic green tea leaves
4 cups filtered water
1/4 cup raw cane sugar
1/4 cup live kombucha
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
Instructions
Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Remove from heat and add the green tea leaves.
Steep for 5 minutes, then strain the tea into a large glass jar.
Stir in the sugar, kombucha, vinegar, ginger, cinnamon, and turmeric.
Cover the jar with a cheesecloth or paper towel and secure with a rubber band.
Store the jar in a warm, dark place for 7-10 days, or until the kombucha is slightly fizzy.
Strain the kombucha into a clean jar and enjoy!
Store the kombucha in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Why It Works
The green tea in this kombucha provides a rich source of antioxidants.
The raw cane sugar provides a good source of prebiotics.
The live kombucha provides a source of probiotics.
The apple cider vinegar provides a source of acetic acid.
The ginger, cinnamon, and turmeric add flavour and additional health benefits.