How do we make our Kombucha?
The first step is to carefully choose the best organic ingredients. We obtain our black tea from the mountains of Rwanda and our green tea from the chinese region of Sichuan.
Next step is to steep the tea in hot water for 10 minutes and let it cool. When it's warm we add organic cane sugar and SCOBY, and the fermentation process begins. When it is fully fermented, we add organic fruits and it's ready to fill the cans.
100% Family Owned Business
Kombucha Republik is born from the belief that a healthy way of eating is the best natural medicine. Our passion for plant based foods and fermented drinks drives us to make this ancient beverage, full of beneficial attributes that will take care of your body from the inside. We make our kombucha and fill the cans with it in our new plant in Burgos.
What is Kombucha?
Kombucha is an ancient beverage made with tea and sugar, fermented by a combination of bacteria and yeasts called SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeasts). This fills the drink with beneficial properties for our health and also gives it a slightly acidic, wonderful soft taste, making kombucha the perfect refreshing drink.
Health and Kombucha
It's been cherished in Asia for centuries due to its healthy properties, helping with digestion and balancing our microbiota. Kombucha has several organic acids such as lactic or acetic acid. These substances help promote a good environment for our microbiota. It also has glucuronic acid, that helps detox the liver. Kombucha is very rich in antioxidants, fighting against oxidative stress and strengthening the immune system. Regular kombucha consumption improves our energy levels and cardiovascular health.
Sustainability
Taking care of our bodies is as important as taking care of the planet. That is why we decided to make our kombucha with organic ingredients that respect the land they come from and are healthier. Our black tea comes from sustainable farming practices, certified by Rainforest Alliance, an organization that protects the forestal communities. We also sell our products in alluminum cans for more sustainability, because it is an infinitely reciclable material, has less carbon print than glass and even protects our product from the light.
FAQ
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How do I take kombucha?
Kombucha is the perfect alternative to traditional soft drinks because it is healthy and very tasty. It can be consumed at any time, by itself or mixed, and better if cold.
02
Does it have alcohol?
The fermentation process can result in a little bit of alcohol, but it is less than 1,2% and can be sold as a non alcoholic drink. Our kombucha has even less alcohol than that.
03
What happens with the sugar?
We use organic cane sugar for our kombucha, but most of it is eaten by the microorganisms in the fermentation process. The sugar levels in the final product can be about 2-3%, similar to the natural sugar content of a lemon.
04
Is there theine in kombucha?
Theine is similar to caffeine but is present in tea. Kombucha does have theine, although our kombucha has less than 10 mg / 100 ml. This quantity is perfect to improve our energy levels without stress and anxiety.