Kombucha has officially taken the wellness world by storm, but, like me, I know that most of you mamas have been brewing it yourselves for years at this point! And if you haven’t, well… you’ve come to the right place! Today I’m going to teach you everything you need to know about a SCOBY, a key ingr...

Here we talk a lot about kombucha scobys, and if they are moldy or not and how to flavor your kombucha , and kombucha benefits but often we leave out chatting about the quality of the ingredients that make up the best kombucha brew. And while there is tea and there is the scoby the best water to ...

As a kombucha home brewer, there's nothing quite as satisfying as crafting your own batch of kombucha, especially if it's cherry almond kombucha. The tangy, fizzy, and probiotic-rich drink has become a staple in many households. However, along your brewing journey, you may encounter a peculiar or...

If you’ve been brewing kombucha for a while, then you probably have SCOBY’s piling up and sometimes it’s hard to know what to do with them all. Should I keep all of them? Do I just throw them away? Well my friends, did you know that SCOBY’s can be utilized beyond brewing? 

Let’s put that SCOBY t...

Did you know that the first recipes of kombucha tea date back as far as 221 BC, which marks the beginning of China's Qin Dynasty? This popular fermented tea has a long and fascinating history and while it might be trendy right now, that trend is here to stay.

Kombucha is popular especially among so...

What is the right name for it—coneflower or echinacea?

The answer is both!

It's called a coneflower, the name given for the cone-shaped portion of the flower. It's also sometimes called echinacea, the name derived from the Greek word “ekhinos” meaning sea urchin.

Whether you call it coneflower or...

Kombucha might be as old as the hills, but it's taken the world by storm in the last few years. The global market was worth $1.7 billion in 2020! But rather than pay $5-$7 per bottle, more of us prefer to make our own kombucha, putting us in complete control.

If you've tried making kombucha, you...

Known for its healing properties and therapeutic benefits, the elderberry is still commonly used in the prevention and treatment of many ailments. 

Despite the elderberry being controversial at times, the plant with the amazing power of its berries, is a powerful natural remedy. The berries are nut...

Oranges represent sunshine and bring warmth and light during long, cold winters. Not only that, but they have many benefits when it comes to food storage.

Who doesn't want a little sunshine in their homes when it's cold outside? Yet, while we may think of dried orange slices and see snowy Christ...

Did you know that approximately 70 million people are affected by digestive diseases? Diet plays a huge factor in some digestive problems, and adding in healthy gut bacteria, such as probiotics, can help mitigate some of the side effects.

Have you heard of Jun? This close relative of kombucha ha...

We lovingly refer to the gut as “the second brain.” Not only because we tend to think with our stomachs, but because it handles digestion, weight management, blood regulation, and helps build a thriving immune system.

The bacteria living in our gut are called the gut microbiota, and there has be...