Comments on: Kombucha! http://www.fransussman.com/kombucha/ Strengthening the Mind, Body, and Spirit since 1993 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 22:13:02 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: What Can I Drink Besides Water? - Fran Sussman Holistic Services http://www.fransussman.com/kombucha/comment-page-1/#comment-500 What Can I Drink Besides Water? - Fran Sussman Holistic Services Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:58:45 +0000 http://www.fransussman.com/?p=714#comment-500 [...] Kombucha I’m a big Kombucha fan. Please don’t be misled by the recent hoopla, which was more about commerce than health. Kombucha is a great tonic and is so easy and inexpensive to brew at home.  If you’re a fan like me, you’ll want to invest in a home brewing system, rather than paying $4 a bottle.  Read more about Kombucha here. [...] [...] Kombucha I’m a big Kombucha fan. Please don’t be misled by the recent hoopla, which was more about commerce than health. Kombucha is a great tonic and is so easy and inexpensive to brew at home.  If you’re a fan like me, you’ll want to invest in a home brewing system, rather than paying $4 a bottle.  Read more about Kombucha here. [...]

]]> By: Kombucha Tea Attracts a Following and Doubters – NYTimes.com- Fran Sussman Holistic Services http://www.fransussman.com/kombucha/comment-page-1/#comment-216 Kombucha Tea Attracts a Following and Doubters – NYTimes.com- Fran Sussman Holistic Services Fri, 26 Mar 2010 01:24:37 +0000 http://www.fransussman.com/?p=714#comment-216 [...] my post about Kombucha, and learn how to buy system to brew your own. (Yes, you can put one together yourself, and [...] [...] my post about Kombucha, and learn how to buy system to brew your own. (Yes, you can put one together yourself, and [...]

]]> By: fransussman http://www.fransussman.com/kombucha/comment-page-1/#comment-122 fransussman Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:29:28 +0000 http://www.fransussman.com/?p=714#comment-122 Hi Kathy, SCOBY stands for symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast! Kombucha is made by brewing sweet tea and adding it to a "starter" which includes the SCOBY and some already-finished Kombucha. The sugar gets "digested" during the fermentation process, and the finished Kombucha has a very low pH which is actually alkalinizing to your body. I would suggest you try a bottle and see if it's something you'd enjoy drinking regularly. If it is, then go <a href="http://store.yahoo.com/cgi-bin/clink?yhst-20575474189757+Dfe8Tn+index.html+" rel="nofollow">here</a> to get everything you need to get started. Make sure you request the free DVD that comes with my link. If you have any questions after that, I'd be glad to help! Hi Kathy, SCOBY stands for symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast! Kombucha is made by brewing sweet tea and adding it to a “starter” which includes the SCOBY and some already-finished Kombucha. The sugar gets “digested” during the fermentation process, and the finished Kombucha has a very low pH which is actually alkalinizing to your body. I would suggest you try a bottle and see if it’s something you’d enjoy drinking regularly. If it is, then go here to get everything you need to get started. Make sure you request the free DVD that comes with my link. If you have any questions after that, I’d be glad to help!

]]> By: kathy Berglund http://www.fransussman.com/kombucha/comment-page-1/#comment-116 kathy Berglund Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:38:56 +0000 http://www.fransussman.com/?p=714#comment-116 Fran, I am interested in this as you indicate that it is alkaline which is what I need. What are the ingredients, etc. I have no idea what SCOBY is! Can you explain more and/or give recipes? Thanks. Kathy Fran,
I am interested in this as you indicate that it is alkaline which is what I need. What are the ingredients, etc. I have no idea what SCOBY is! Can you explain more and/or give recipes?
Thanks.
Kathy

]]> By: Eli http://www.fransussman.com/kombucha/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Eli Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:15:50 +0000 http://www.fransussman.com/?p=714#comment-114 Thanks for introducing me to this wonderful drink! I'm on my second batch of home brewed kombucha and I agree it tastes delcious! Plus it's kind of fun to watch the SCOBY grow!! Thanks for introducing me to this wonderful drink! I’m on my second batch of home brewed kombucha and I agree it tastes delcious! Plus it’s kind of fun to watch the SCOBY grow!!

]]> By: fransussman http://www.fransussman.com/kombucha/comment-page-1/#comment-109 fransussman Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:32:02 +0000 http://www.fransussman.com/?p=714#comment-109 Oh Leesie, I wish I had known! I always have some extra SCOBYs around. Oh Leesie, I wish I had known! I always have some extra SCOBYs around.

]]> By: Leesie http://www.fransussman.com/kombucha/comment-page-1/#comment-108 Leesie Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:26:23 +0000 http://www.fransussman.com/?p=714#comment-108 I love Kombucha. I tried store bought before and couldn't stand it except for Organic Pastures brand which I can only get shipped from a supplier in California. I order some to drink and use some to 'charge' my home brewed Kombucha. I originally grew my own SCOBY (mother) but it recently died (long story) so I decided to order one for about $12.00. I'm brewing my second batch with it right now. Thanks, Fran for getting the word out about this wonderful drink. I sure want to try the homemade hot cocoa. I love Kombucha. I tried store bought before and couldn’t stand it except for Organic Pastures brand which I can only get shipped from a supplier in California. I order some to drink and use some to ‘charge’ my home brewed Kombucha. I originally grew my own SCOBY (mother) but it recently died (long story) so I decided to order one for about $12.00. I’m brewing my second batch with it right now.

Thanks, Fran for getting the word out about this wonderful drink. I sure want to try the homemade hot cocoa.

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