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BACKGROUND ON KOMBUCHA

Kombucha, a fermented tea enjoyed for thousands of years, is a delicious, slightly fizzy, and refreshing soft drink best served chilled. This beverage is low in sugar, packed with goodness, and full of beneficial acids and antioxidants, making it an exceptionally healthy choice.

What are our jun kombucha drinks made of? Our kombucha contains just four ingredients: tea, water, raw honey, and a SCOBY (Symbiotic Colony Of Bacteria and Yeast). The SCOBY is crucial in creating kombucha's unique flavor. During the fermentation process, a cellulose pellicle forms on the surface, which is often mistakenly called the SCOBY. However, the SCOBY is actually the entire living culture (liquid) essential for brewing kombucha the drink.

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WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF KOMBUCHA?

Unfiltered kombucha, like ours, supports gut health and aids digestion. Kombucha also contains ingredients that can improve your mental wellbeing.

By acting on the gut, kombucha has a direct impact on your overall health. The gut is central to your wellbeing, connected to numerous vital bodily processes.

The benefits of kombucha are far-reaching, affecting everything from our immune system and appetite to our mood. Indeed, 80% of your immune cells reside in the gut, and up to 95% of your serotonin is produced there. Additionally, the colonies of good bacteria interact with our own cells, making the gut a crucial component of our health.

The microbes in our gut form a microbiome: a little ecosystem of their own. This biome is sensitive to change, so it's important to manage what you consume to maintain its health. Fermented products like kombucha, the drink that supports gut diversity and functionality, play a vital role in this.

Benefits of Drinking Kombucha:

  1. Mood Improvement: A healthy gut biome can enhance your mood and promote a sense of well-being.
  2. Immune System Boost: With 80% of immune cells in the gut, drinking kombucha helps strengthen the immune system.
  3. Inflammation Reduction: The organic acids in kombucha help reduce inflammation in the body.
  4. Energy Boost and Blood Sugar Control: The acetic acid in kombucha is great for boosting energy and lowering blood sugar levels.
  5. Heart Health Support: There is evidence that kombucha can help protect against heart disease.
  6. Antioxidant Power: Natural kombucha is packed with antioxidants, which neutralise free radicals and help preserve cell health throughout the body.

For those curious about kombucha in the UK, kombucha drinks have become increasingly popular due to these health benefits. Whether you're exploring "kombucha drinks UK" or wondering "is drinking kombucha good for you," the answer is a resounding yes. With its numerous advantages, including boosting gut health and overall well-being, kombucha is a fantastic addition to a healthy lifestyle.

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HOW IS KOMBUCHA MADE?

Kombucha, including our Jun Kombucha, is made by fermenting green tea with raw honey and a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY). We use a blend of two organic green tea varieties: Sencha and Green Darjeeling.

During fermentation, the yeast in the SCOBY consumes the sugar in the honey, converting it into alcohol, which the bacteria then turns into acetic acid. As fermentation progresses, a cellulose pellicle forms on top, this is often mistakenly called “the SCOBY.”

This fermentation process transforms the flavour and fills kombucha with healthy cultures. After about 10 days, the kombucha is ready. We remove the pellicle but leave the kombucha unfiltered, and use some of the kombucha culture to make nunc, and the rest of the culture is used in the next batch.

The final product contains a trace (<0.5%) of alcohol, a bit of caffeine, and some acetic acid.

Once fermentation is complete, we lightly carbonate the kombucha and flavour it with organic botanicals.

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WHERE DID JUN KOMBUCHA COME FROM?

Jun Tea, known as the champagne of kombucha, is believed to have originated in the East, where it was reportedly brewed in monasteries and consumed by monks and warriors for its health benefits - promoting well-being and a clear mind. Although this is largely a myth, Jun Tea is still brewed in Western Tibet and is well-known there, which suggests jun did originate in Tibet, passed down through generations by monks and locals, adding truth to the myths.

We believe jun tea is the "original" kombucha, as processed sugar would not have been available on the Tibetan plains centuries ago. We think the Jun SCOBY was taken out of Tibet, but due to the scarcity of honey was brewed with sugar, which over time adapted to become the standard kombucha SCOBY people know today.

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During fermentation, kombucha will create a pellicle that floats on top of the brew which is often mistaken for the SCOBY

What is the disc thing produced during fermentation?

Drinking a fermented beverage with a floppy disc thing floating in it might seem odd. That disc is called a pellicle, a natural part of the brewing process, and it might look weird but millions of people enjoy kombucha every day, a testament to its deliciousness.

The pellicle is a by-product of microorganisms working together - the kombucha culture. This culture is a blend of bacteria and yeast. We provide this culture with food (raw honey), a medium to reproduce (the tea) and the living cultures do the rest.

The kombucha's bacteria and yeast have a symbiotic relationship. The yeast converts the sugar in the raw honey into alcohol. The bacteria feeds on the alcohol, turning it into acetic acid, allowing the ferment to thrive.

The pellicle, often mistakenly called the SCOBY, is a byproduct of this fermentation.

KOMBUCHA IN THE UK

In the UK, kombucha has gained popularity for its health benefits and refreshing taste. Whether you're asking, "What is kombucha?" or seeking information on "Kombucha UK," you'll find that kombucha drink benefits extend beyond just a tasty and refreshing beverage; it’s a beneficial addition to a healthy lifestyle.

Our jun kombucha is crafted using two types of premium organic green tea to produce a delicious and refreshing sparkling tea drink

DOES KOMBUCHA CONTAIN CAFFEINE ?

Does kombucha have caffeine? Yes, since it's brewed with green tea, kombucha contains some caffeine, but the levels are typically lower than a cup of green tea (and far lower than regular black tea or coffee). For those curious, "Does kombucha tea have caffeine?" the answer is that the fermentation process reduces the caffeine content, making it a suitable choice for those looking to limit their caffeine intake while still enjoying a refreshing drink.