Anne's Kombucha Information

ANNE's KOMBUCHA is a raw, freshly brewed, naturally effervescent fermented probiotic drink made by hand from sweet tea and a Kombucha culture known as a "SCOBY" (Symbiotic Culture Of friendly Bacteria and Yeast). The culture is alive and is a co-dependent blend of healthy bacteria, yeasts and other micro-organisms. Scoby is also referred to as a culture, mother, and baby. This culture is said to have evolved from a plant organism over 2.5 billion years ago. The Kombucha culture metabolizes the sugar and tea to grow and transforms the liquid into a by-product contains billions of healthy probiotic micro-organisms along with the organic acids, active enzymes, amino acids, and polyphenols produced by these microbes. Although there is little published research on Kombucha, the fact that it is still here today after 2000 years is a testimonial in itself and that millions of people throughout the world have found it to have great value for it's amazing health properties. How does it taste? ANNE's KOMBUCHA is a pleasant tasting, powerfully effective health and energizing drink. The taste can vary depending on how it is made. The basic recipe will produce a slightly sparkling, sweet and sour drink. After the Kombucha has fermented, we add the highest quality organic ingredients (freshly squeezed organic ginger root juice, organic lemons and limes, organic blue green algae and organic cranberries). Once the fresh ingredients are blended with the Kombucha base, we then add the 5 flower essences to each batch. We never stockpile large quantities because we believe fresh is best. Our aim is to make each bottle taste as wonderful as it will make you feel. Does ANNE's KOMBUCHA contain caffeine or alcohol? ANNE's KOMBUCHA contains small amounts of naturally occurring caffeine from the organic green and black tea. There is no added caffeine. There is a trace of alcohol in it due to the natural fermentation process. It is so low that it falls into a "non-alcoholic" beverage. You can expect less than or equal to 0.5% by volume ...