Kombucha tea (sometimes referred to as Manchurian mushroom tea or kombucha tea) has been enjoyed for over 2,000 years, providing benefits in terms of gut health, metabolism and immunity support.

Contrary to its name, mushroom tea isn’t made from mushrooms but instead comes from a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY), producing an acidic vinegar-like beverage with potential health benefits.

1. Promotes Weight Loss

Kombucha mushroom tea, once a humble fermented beverage passed down through generations in East Asia, has recently become the latest wellness trend. This bubbly beverage promotes gut health by supporting digestion, immunity and metabolism; further research ties gut health with brain health via the gut-brain axis; maintaining an ideal microbiome may reduce stress levels and enhance sleep quality.

Kombucha tea is created by adding a culture of bacteria and yeast, known as a SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast), to an infusion of black or green tea leaves mixed with sugar, then allowing the fermentation process. This creates an acidic beverage similar to sparkling apple cider; more commonly referred to as the “tea fungus” or ‘Kombucha mushroom” (Medusomyces gisevii is its Latin name).

An ancient beverage first utilized over 2,200 years ago in China was known for its detoxifying and revitalizing effects, before quickly spreading across Russia and Japan where its benefits became part of local cultures and languages – most likely including its name; which likely originates with Korean physician who gifted this tea as a remedy for digestive complaints to Japanese Emperor in 414 A.D.

2. Supports Digestion

Once a humble fermented tea passed down through generations in East Asia, Kombucha mushroom tea is now an international wellness trend. Also referred to as Kombucha Champagne of LifeTM this effervescent drink supports digestion, immunity and metabolism while offering numerous other health benefits.

Kombucha balances Middle Qi by helping the stomach digest food more easily while decreasing dampness, phlegm, and toxins in the system. Furthermore, kombucha has been recognized in Traditional Chinese Medicine since 250 BC as the “Immortal Health Elixir”. For more information on its health benefits please click here.

3. Boosts Immunity

Kombucha tea is a fermented drink produced from black or green tea combined with sugar and a culture known as a SCOBY (Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast), creating a sour-tasting liquid broth with notes resembling sparkling apple cider. Also referred to as Kombucha Mushroom Tea (KMTBT), Manchurian Tea, Tea Fungus, Spumontto, Tschambucco Teekwass and Kwassan

Although septic systems would never advise drinking kombucha with mold present, tests have demonstrated that properly fermented kombucha tea with a pH below 3.9 is effective at killing most pathogenic organisms and not leading to infections. If left unattended however, airborne spores and yeasts could take hold and create ugly looking mold that spreads throughout the mixture and eventually forms on top.