1. Probiotics

The biggest benefit of a fermented tea over a regular tea is the probiotic benefits. Probiotics are healthy gut bacteria that help regulate your digestive system. Introducing probiotics into your system helps manage any imbalance of bad bacteria to good bacteria, which can cause digestive issues, discomfort, and overall health issues.

Probiotics have been known to help improve mental health conditions! Some studies have shown probiotics to improve general stress, depression, and anxiety. Some strains of probiotics are also known for maintaining heart health, reducing bad cholesterol. Additionally, some studies have shown probiotics reducing allergies and eczema, reducing inflammatory responses. Keep in mind that your kombucha needs live cultures and should be unpasteurized to maintain these probiotics.

2. Antioxidants

These are known to fight free radicals, which damage our cells. Kombucha is known to be high in antioxidants which help slow and reduce this damage. While you can take supplements, the body absorbs antioxidants more efficiently, providing more health benefits when consumed through food and beverages.

Antioxidants are known to help repair damage or cell mutations, which is why kombucha has been known to help prevent the growth and spread of cancerous cells due to its high concentration of tea polyphenols and antioxidants. Kombucha drinkers are less likely to develop cancers.

3. Regulates Blood Sugar

Kombucha has been known to help regulate blood sugar in the body, which is great for those who have diabetes or at risk of developing diabetes. Studies have shown that kombucha can help slow down the digestion of carbs, which reduces blood sugar levels. Green Tea, which can be turned into kombucha, has also been known to reduce the chances of developing diabetes.

4. Antibacterial

The strong acidic nature of kombucha can kill many harmful microorganisms in the body because many microorganisms can't live in an acidic environment. Made of black or green tea, these teas have strong antibacterial properties, which suppresses the growth of bad undesirable bacteria but does not affect the probiotics in the kombucha.

5. Boosts metabolism

Green tea kombuchas are known to help boost metabolism and assist with weight loss. It is also known to provide your body with more energy to increase the amount of calories you're burning. Especially, if you're working out that additional boost of energy will help you work harder. Overall, the green tea is known for helping burn fat faster.

6. Boosts immune system

Since the digestive system and immune system are so closely linked, the probiotics that help regulate the digestive system also help boost the immune system. The healthier your digestive system is the more antibodies it can create to protect the body as a whole.

Boost cardiovascular health

Kombucha's ability to lower bad cholesterol contributes greatly to cardiovascular health. As part of a healthy lifestyle, kombucha contributes to a healthy lifestyle that decreases the risk of stroke and heart attacks.

8. Promotes liver health

Kombucha is known for its ability to detoxify the body and will assist in how hard your liver has to work to filter out toxins.

How to get your daily dose of kombucha

While you could buy kombucha at the grocery store, many big brand kombuchas are packed with additional sugars and aren't as healthy as you may think. The best way to ensure you're receiving all the benefits of kombucha is to brew your own! From scoby to a wide mouth carboy, we have all the kombucha brewing equipment you'll need to brew your own at home.

If you want to keep your kombucha fresh longer and get the best taste every pour, storing your homebrewed kombucha in a keg and dispensing it through a kegerator is the best way to enjoy your brew. Brewing your own kombucha will allow you to customize your flavors, save you a lot of money if you plan on drinking it regularly, and preserve all the nutrients that will provide you with health benefits.