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Dr. E. Arauner (1929) says that the "Kombucha culture has been used for hundreds of years by the Asiatic people of his homeland because of its surprising success as the most effective natural folk remedy for fatigue, lassitude, nervous tension, incipient signs of old age, hardening of the arteries, sluggishness of the bowels, gout and rheumatism, hemorrhoids and diabetes."
Tom Valentine

Japanese warriors considered the properties of the fungus to be so special that they took it into battle in their field flasks! This must be one of the few instances where tea is fermented on the move. Historical archives indicate that their habit was to top up the ferment in their hip flasks with freshly brewed tea. They considered it to be a refreshing and strengthening beverage.
James Roche

What is Kombucha?
Kombucha is a living health drink made by fermenting tea and sugar with the kombucha culture...

How to Make Kombucha
How to make kombucha complete with photos, tips for bottling, storing and brewing your own.

Choosing Teas for Kombucha
The type of tea you choose to make your kombucha with will effect the taste of the kombucha. There are so many different teas to choose from, each brings it's own flavour and health benefits to your kombucha...

The Lewtress Story
The interesting story of how Rob Lewis and his wife Cathay discovered the benefits of kombucha. It led them to start brewing kombucha and kombucha products commercially in Wales.

Articles Around the Web

How Does Kombucha Culture Work?
Kombucha Network UK
A long article all about the kombucha culture.

Kombucha - Your Questions Answered
Kombucha Network UK
Twenty three different questions are answered here, from how to store your kombucha, what kind of containers to use, why white sugar, which tea, how to do muscle testing to what to do when you're going on holiday.

The Happy Herbalist Recipes
Recipes including not just drinks but skin products, dog biscuits, salad dressings, taffy and lots more.

Adding Herbs To Your Kombucha
An article about making herbal kombucha teas and tinctures using a variety of herbs for their healing properties.

The Happy Herbalist Brewing Guide
Several pages about brewing kombucha including the continuous method.

Green and Black Tea
Several pages about teas, including black, green and white teas.

The Kombucha Balancing Act By Len Porzio
A set of linked articles designed to help you troubleshoot your kombucha making. If you run into problems this is the place to look for answers.

The History and Spread of Kombucha
By James Roche

Kombucha Tea and Individual Healing By M.L. Duke
Overview of Kombucha, how to make it, and its effects on cancer.

The Fascination of Kombucha
A long article that looks at the history of kombucha and healing.

Kombucha, a fermented beverage with real "Zing" in it
by Tom Valentine, at Search for Health Magazine

Health Benefit Reports

Kvass and Kombucha Gifts From Russia
WAPF