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| Strawberry Kombucha with White Chia Seeds |
Kombucha is a fizzy, fermented tea beverage made from a base of bacteria and yeast called SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast). It is said to have originated in Asia (Russia and China) and Kombucha enthusiasts claim it’s a tonic for digestion and a boost for the immune system.
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| Grape Kombucha with White Chia Seeds |
I was introduced to Kombucha when I was in the San Francisco Bay Area (no surprise there) this winter. We walked to a Natural Organic Grocery and ordered it on tap, hah! I’m not one for health fads, but I instantly fell in love with the extremely tangy taste. I thought to myself that it’s a good and acceptable way to get my fix when I crave vinegar or pickle juice, he-he. So imagine my excitement when Sandra of Melody Lane Coop offered to teach Kombucha making. Since I am a fan for all things DIY (do-it-yourself), I trekked to Roswell that fateful Thursday amidst rush hour. Plus I hate to pay $4 a pop for a bottle or $10 for a 64 oz. growler at Whole Foods.
If you are in the Atlanta area and want to start making your own Kombucha, give me a holler and I’ll give you a “mother”.
