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.
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Click here to view original web page at www.sarahramsden.com
Are you convinced yet?
i like the savings 😀
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Wow, I would have never thought how beneficial a make-at-home version would be. Thanks for sharing!
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I have never heard of kombucha before… what it is?? Something you drink obviously..lol. But why? is it healthy? taste good? I feel so out of the loop here..lol
It is a fermented beverage made from black, green or white tea or combinations thereof. The SCOBY or symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast provides the probiotics for digestive health and yeast culture that will eventually make it fizz. I like it because it’s a better alternative to pop and it’s a non-dairy source of probiotics. I’m reading a book right now called
Kombucha: The Amazing Probiotic Tea That Cleanses, Heals, Energizes and Detoxifies
, by Eric and Jessica Childs. They claim that once they discovered and started drinking kombucha regularly it helped him get rid of acne vulgaris and helped her alleviate digestive ills that no doctor was able to diagnose or treat successfully. From this they started their own kombucha business in NYC. I’ve read their directions now I just need to either culture or acquire my own SCOBY to start brewing.
I didn’t know either so I’m glad I’m not the only one who didnt know 🙂
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You know, I’ve never tried kombucha, The price was a factor. Maybe i’ll give making it a try and see what I think!
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I never thought of making it myself until I tried it, loved it and couldn’t see myself paying $3 or more a bottle into perpetuity. Try it first. Either you love it or you hate it.
I have never had kombucha. I should try it.
I don’t know much about this beverage. Does it have alcohol in it?
Less than half a percent. It typically runs about 0.2% just like soda.
What is Kombucha?! I do like the cost savings of making things at home!
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I’ll be honest, I didn’t know what Kombucha was until reading your post. It sounds like the benefits are fantastic. Based on the information you provided, making your own sounds like the way to go.
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I’ve never heard of this so I had to Google.. Is it tea? The price difference is amazing!
What a fabulous way to put things in perspective! I LOVE Kambucha and have been making it for a little over a year now. Simple Fabulous!
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Sure is a big savings. Will give it a shot one of these days.
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Wow, what a savings. Honestly, i haven’t heard of it before but the benefits sound amazing.
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I have never even heard of kombucha before.
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Haha you’ve convinced. Haven’t seen Kombuca in a while, might awhile might be time to give it a twirl.
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I love Kombucha just hate the price. Thanks for the link I’ll definitely give it a whirl and hopefully cut down on an expensive habit.
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I was beginning to wonder what this was until I saw it answered in the comments. I’ll definitely think about trying it more, I had never even heard about this. Gotta love the savings either way.
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Wow, that is a HUGE Difference in cost! I love saving money anywhere I can.
I always see this and have never tried it because it was so pricey! Maybe I’ll give the old ‘make at home’ a try!
My father used to make his own. It is smarter.
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Making things like this at home is such a money saver! Great way to cut down on expenses.
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I recently had kombuch for the first time and love it. I had no idea what I was missing out on before!
I practically have to have kombucha everyday. I need to kick my $700 a year addiction by making my own kombucha.
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Kombucha is on my list of things to start making! I just need to do it once to figure out the process and then it won’t seem so daunting.
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I’ve never heard of kombucha so this is really interesting, and wow what a savings!
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