Get to know Kombucha, a fermented tea that has many health benefits

KOMPAS.com – There are various types of tea in the world that are beneficial for the health of the body, one of which is tea Kombucha.

This ancient tea concoction from China began to rise in popularity as people believed in its properties to treat many diseases.

For those of you who don’t know, Kombucha is a fermented drink made with tea, sugar, bacteria, and yeast.

This drink is sometimes referred to as mushroom tea, but the truth is Kombucha is not like that.

In short, Kombucha is a colony of bacteria and yeast created by adding it to sugar and tea.

Once mixed, the tea is allowed to ferment and the resulting liquid contains vinegar, B vitamins, and other chemical compounds.

The Kombucha fermentation process involves probiotics that are good for the intestines, sugar, and leaves the natural carbonated drink so that it tastes quite sweet.

Also read: Get to know Kombucha, a fermented tea that can be a substitute for soda

Kombucha Nutrition

Kombucha’s nutritional content varies depending on how the drink is prepared.

Although added sugar is required during the fermentation process, certain brands add sugar to the drink afterward.

This of course can affect the number of calories in Kombucha.

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