Reasons to Make Your Own Kombucha

In my recent search for new, non-dairy sources of probiotics I discovered kombucha and have grown to crave it.  This is a problem.  At $3 Plus per bottle trying to have enough around for at least 8 oz. per day, per person in my family can get, well, really expensive.  Other than reducing costs I think making kombucha at home would also be a lot of fun.  A literally living science experiment on your countertop.   Plus, you can ferment and flavor your kombu-concoction in any way you want for your preference.

I came across the very interesting website of a nutritionist and food fermentation expert Sarah Ramsden.  She is from Toronto, Ontario and offers classes on how to ferment fearlessly.  She offers online video classes for learning to ferment foods and making kombucha.  This is great because, well, a trip to Toronto for a fermentation class is out of the question.  Thank goodness for the Internet :).  She created a wonderful infographic detailing what the annual cost of a daily dose of store bought kombucha would be compared to a home brew.  I’ll let the image speak for itself.

Click here to view original web page at www.sarahramsden.com

Are you convinced yet?  

Lucero De La Tierra

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