The Health Properties of Kombucha Tea

Kombucha tea is made from the fermentation of sweetened black tea, along with the sugars and yeast of the kombucha mushroom. However, that kombucha is not a mushroom, but rather a combination of yeast and bacteria. Kombucha tea has been used throughout the world for centuries, and was a very popular drink in China for thousands of years.

Probiotic

• Kombucha tea has probiotic properties that work much the same way as yogurt. Probiotics are known to help increase the presence of "good bacteria" in the body.

Colon Cleansing

• Drinking a cup of kombucha tea can also help cleanse your colon. True colon cleansing won't happen overnight, but regularly drinking kombucha tea can gradually improve colon health.

Vitamins

• Kombucha tea is known to contain B vitamins, which are important for overall health and circulation.

Energy Boost

• Kombucha tea has been reported to give an energy boost, which may help in fat reduction and processing.

Warnings

• Allergic reactions have been reported. It is preferable to consume kombucha tea in small increments in the beginning to build a tolerance and see if any allergies to the tea are experienced.