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All About Kombucha
Kombucha is an age-old fermented tea that is as unique as the brewer that brews it. At MotherLove our focus is making a drink that’s as good for your inside as it is for our outside world. Each bottle is brewed exclusively with organic teas and herbs to produce a light and refreshing taste. The quality and diversity of bacteria in your gut play a big role in overall health. One of the best ways to make it a happy environment is to eat and drink a variety of fermented foods like kombucha and kefir. This ferment tastes delicious.
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Kombucha Flavour Stories
Blue Alchemy - Not your average algae. Packed with kombucha’s naturally occurring B vitamins, lime rind, and the seriously rich in B12 blue-green algae, you can consider your immune system boosted.
Holy Hibiscus - This calming herbal blend of holy basil, hibiscus and rose make for a drink that’s high in antioxidants and tastes as good as it sounds.
Just Ginger - What do you get when you add ginger to kombucha? A tummy tonic times two. Freshly juiced ginger adds an anti-inflammatory boost and a light, refreshing taste to this sparkling probiotic tea.
Lavender Lemonade - Lavender buds add a sophisticated twist to this sparkling probiotic tea. And who doesn’t like lemonade?!
Ingredients + Benefits
Blue Alchemy
Ingredients: filtered water, *black and green tea, *kombucha culture, *cane sugar, blue spirulina, *lime rind
*Organic ingredients
- Lime Rind: helps to increase focus, contains immune-boosting vitamin C, Contains phytochemical limonene which helps improve heartburn
- Blue Spirulina: Increases energy, antioxidant, supports cellular protection and healthy inflammation response after exercise
Ingredients: filtered water, *black and green tea, *kombucha culture, *cane sugar, *rose, *hibiscus, *tulsi, vanilla
*Organic Ingredients
- Rose: considered to be a mood enhancer, anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant
- Hibiscus: contains vitamin C, supports a healthy liver function and is an antioxidant
- Tulsi: an adaptogen, can counteract the effects of stress in the body and balance hormone levels
- Vanilla: can have a calming effect and is an antioxidant
Ingredients: filtered water, *black and green tea, *kombucha culture, *cane sugar, *ginger juice
*Organic ingredients
- Ginger: stokes the digestive fire and increases circulation of the blood
Ingredients: filtered water, *black and green tea, *kombucha culture, *cane sugar, *lemon juice, *lavender
*Organic ingredients
- Lemon juice: detoxifying, alkalizing and aids in digestion
- Lavender: nerve-calming (relaxing), aids in blood sugar balance
All About Water Kefir
Water Kefir is a caffeine-free cousin to kombucha. It’s a fizzy fermented beverage that’s bubbling with probiotics. We think it’s a pretty great low sugar alternative to soda.
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Water Kefir Flavour Stories
Blood Orange - You can't help but feel happier when you crack a bottle of blood orange water kefir. Fresh citrus taste that's balanced with floral notes and a lingering vanilla finish. This is the perfect drink for staying hydrated on your hikes, to sip while you're studying, or enjoying while you're soaking up the sun.
Ginger Lemongrass - Smooth ginger and citrusy lemongrass serve up a crisp, clean, fresh flavour that is sure to brighten even the cloudiest of fall days.
Pina Colada - This ultra-hydrating herbal tea blend has a tart hibiscus tea base that brings out the pineapple and sweet, creamy coconut. Now you have an excuse to enjoy your favourite cocktail-inspired drink anytime, anywhere.
Mojito - Water kefir is the perfect base for this light and refreshing flavour. Icy cool mint with a twist of lime mixed up to make the perfect probiotic mocktail.
Ingredients + Benefits
Blood Orange
Ingredients: filtered water, *water kefir cultures, *cane sugar, *blood orange, rosehip, hibiscus, apple, safflower blossoms, vanilla
*Organic ingredients
- Blood orange
- Rosehip
- Hibiscus
- Apple
- Safflower blossoms
- Vanilla
Ginger Lemongrass
Ingredients: filtered water, *water kefir cultures, *cane sugar, *ginger juice, *lemongrass
*Organic Ingredients
- Ginger: stokes the digestive fire and increases circulation of the blood
- Lemongrass: can aid in detoxification and support metabolism
Mojito
Ingredients: filtered water, *water kefir cultures, *cane sugar, *lime juice, *spirulina, *mint, *spearmint, *ginger, *cocoa tea
*Organic Ingredients
- Lime juice
- Spirulina
- Mint/spearmint
Pina Colada
Ingredients: filtered water, *water kefir cultures, *cane sugar, *hibiscus, apple, rosehips, pineapple, coconut
*Organic Ingredients
- Hibiscus: contains vitamin C, supports a healthy liver function and is an antioxidant
- Apple: contains malic acid which aids in digestion
- Rosehips: can help reduce inflammation
- Pineapple: contain digestive enzymes
- Coconut: contains antioxidants and may support blood sugar control
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kombucha?
Kombucha is a fermented tea beverage that has been consumed for centuries and is known for its health benefits. It is made by fermenting sweetened tea with a culture of bacteria and yeast, known as a SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). The SCOBY metabolizes the sugar in the tea, producing various acids and trace amounts of alcohol, giving kombucha its slightly-sweet, slightly-tangy taste. It is a source of probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that can support gut health and digestion. Kombucha also contains antioxidants, b-vitamins and digestive enzymes.
What is Water Kefir?
Water kefir is a fermented beverage made from water, sugar, and kefir grains. It is a non-dairy alternative to traditional milk kefir and is a popular choice for those who are lactose intolerant or prefer a dairy-free probiotic drink. Kefir grains used in water kefir are not actual grains but rather small, gelatinous, symbiotic clusters of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY). When these kefir grains are added to a mixture of water and sugar, they initiate the fermentation process. During fermentation, the kefir grains consume the sugars, producing lactic acid, carbon dioxide, and a variety of beneficial bacteria and yeasts. The resulting water kefir has a slightly tangy and effervescent flavor, which can be further enhanced by adding fruit, herbs, or other flavorings during a secondary fermentation. This versatile beverage is not only a source of probiotics but also provides various vitamins and minerals.
What is a SCOBE?
A SCOBY is an acronym for "Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast." It is a slimy, rubbery, pancake-like substance that is used to ferment tea to make kombucha. The SCOBY contains a colony of bacteria and yeast that consume the sugar in the tea, producing lactic acid, acetic acid, and alcohol. These acids give kombucha its characteristic sour taste and also have antimicrobial properties that help to preserve the tea. The yeast in the SCOBY also produces carbon dioxide, which gives kombucha its fizzy texture. The SCOBY is also known as "Mother" or "Mushroom" due to its appearance.