Which of us has not heard of Kombucha? Probably, we will not find such people, since legends are composed about the healing properties of this drink, it is written in books and on Internet forums. Kombucha looks like a homogeneous substance, which was obtained as a result of the interaction between yeast and bacteria of vinegar fermentation, growing in tea solution.
In Russia, Kombucha began to be popular only in the 20th century, when its healing properties were revealed through experiments. The drink has a positive healing effect on people suffering from gastrointestinal diseases (gastritis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis), inflammation of the eyes, ears, nose. Kombucha also helps with dysentery, high blood pressure and flu. Burns, bruises, cuts are tightened in a shorter time, if you use Kombucha as a dressing . Caring for a skin that is affected by inflammatory processes and acne, when using this drink, will make it smooth and even.
We grow Kombucha at home
It may seem to many that in order to grow Kombucha yourself, you need to make a lot of effort. In fact, this is not so. Caring for Kombucha is very simple, but continues for a fairly long period of time.
- So, to grow Kombucha, which has a tremendous amount of healing properties, you will need a three-liter jar, a tea drink (the type of brewing depends on your personal preferences).
- Fill a three-liter jar with a tea drink and leave it in a warm place for 30-60 days. At the initial stage of maturation, Kombucha, the care of which is minimal, is almost impossible to ruin, but in order to prevent its damage periodically monitor the fermentation process.
- After Kombucha becomes a homogeneous substance with a flat and smooth surface, feel free to use it to make a “healing potion”.
Useful advice: If you do not have time to wait 2 months until the mushroom is fully formed, add a little sugar to the tea drink. This will allow bacteria and yeast to multiply several times faster.
Making Kombucha Beverage
- First you need to prepare a tea solution. Pour 2 teaspoons of the tea leaves with a liter of boiling water, then soak for a quarter hour (15 minutes). Then add about 100 grams of sugar and carefully move.
- Cool the tea drink to room temperature, then strain and drain it into a clean container (jar, glass, etc.).
- In the tea solution, place the grown Kombucha, previously washing it in warm water. Cover the beverage container with gauze folded several times, put in a warm dark place and leave for 3-4 days. With the end of 3 days, a drink from Kombucha will be ready.
So, now you know very well how to grow Kombucha, the care of which does not require much effort. But for the product to serve you several times, you should adhere to certain recommendations that will help to avoid the death of a living organism, which has a lot of healing properties.
Kombucha: caring for a living organism
In order not to grow the mushroom every 1-2 months, you need to know some rules that will help preserve it. Firstly, Kombucha is preferably stored in a container made of glass. Secondly, under no circumstances should the mushroom be poured with boiling water, as this will cause its death. Thirdly, store Kombucha in a warm and rather dark place, as these are the most favorable conditions for the reproduction of bacteria. Fourth, like all living organisms, the mushroom needs oxygen, so close the neck of the jar with gauze, but by no means cover. Fifth, do not allow tea leaves to infuse tea leaves or sugar. Sixth, after each preparation of a healing drink, rinse the mushroom very thoroughly in warm water. These simple rules will help you keep Kombucha in excellent condition. Be healthy!