Kombucha mushrooms are gelatinous fungi that produce fermented tea, used by cultures for centuries for health benefits such as immunity support and joint relief. People may wonder where to buy it; the best place is at home using a Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast culture SCOBY and starter tea from your local store or friend who already brews kombucha at home.

Kombucha mushrooms resemble those found in cheese or yogurt, with jelly-like textures that have either disk or circular shapes with tan and brown colors. Kombucha-making at home requires using SCOBYs which absorb sugar and caffeine found in tea leaves to ferment into vinegar, acidity and beneficial bacteria and yeast cultures that will ultimately create delicious beverages!

When purchasing a Kombucha Tea Kit or Starter Tea, a SCOBY will be included as part of its contents. A kombucha SCOBY (or mother), will quickly transform into the Kombucha drink as you begin fermentation at home. A successful home brewed kombucha requires having access to a mother SCOBY so everyone can brew their own with ease while reaping all its healthful benefits!

To create your own kombucha, all that’s required is a SCOBY, black or green tea leaves, sugar and water. Spring or distilled water would be best, as chlorine-containing tap water could damage the SCOBY during brewing process. Also recommended would be organic white sugar as this has more nutritional value than processed versions.

Once your ingredients and recipe have been prepared, and the kombucha has been fermented, it must rest and ferment for 14 days before being placed in the fridge and ready to drink!

Kombucha drinks contain various beneficial bacteria and yeast that help with digestion, detoxification, blood sugar regulation, energy levels management and hormone balance. Kombucha tea may be especially helpful for those suffering from chronic digestive conditions such as heartburn, stomach ulcers and constipation; its anti-inflammatory effects could benefit arthritis sufferers as well as skin elasticity issues or acne sufferers.

Kombucha tea has been around for centuries, yet only recently gained widespread recognition in the US. Now widely available at natural food stores and online, Kombucha may not be suitable for everyone and should not be consumed during pregnancy, breastfeeding or infant feedings; pregnant and nursing mothers as well as infants should avoid it, while it can also cause bloating, gas and may weaken immune systems; for those concerned, consult their physician first before trying kombucha tea.