What is Kombucha tea? We’ve heard them all, kambucha, kombacha, konbucha, kumbacha - when you’re getting your head around this gut loving drink remembering the name is no easy feat! Kombucha. Or as we tend to call it around Two Boys Brew - Booch. The fermented drink that is made with the key ingredient - tea. We’ve rounded up your questions about this hero kombucha ingredient, so you can know you’re getting the best of the best when you drink our booch. What kind of tea do you use? We use a blend of certified organic, fair trade green and white tea. Not only do we prefer the taste of our tea blend, but research shows...
4 Ways to upcycle your kombucha bottles So you don’t want to just recycle those cute amber glass bottles but you’re not sure what to do with them? Here’s four easy ways to upcycle your Two Boys Brew Kombucha bottles. 1. Propagate plant cuttings 2. Make a wildflower vase 3. Use it as your desk water bottle 4. Create a candle holder Preparation Prep your bottles by peeling off the label and giving them a polish with your favourite natural glass cleaner. Propagation Plants like pothos are great for taking cuttings. Snip them just below the little node and pop it into the water. The node is the natural place for the roots to grow and soon enough you’ll...
Kombucha is a fantastic choice for those who require or opt for a gluten free, vegan and paleo diet, but can you drink kombucha on keto? To find out we have to ask - is kombucha low carb? If the kombucha you’re drinking is raw, authentic and hasn’t been second fermented with fruit juice or artificial sweeteners, then yes, it’s a great choice for those on a keto plan. It’s a delicious, lightly sparkling drink that has all the benefits of probiotics, amino acids and antioxidants that are fantastic for your skin, hair and nails. (You can read more about that here.) There are a couple of things to consider, however, when you are selecting a kombucha that is low carb...
The short answer is yes. It’s become common knowledge that kombucha is great for increasing your gut health, but what does kombucha do for your skin and hair? There are a few things, and they are thanks to some hardworking, microscopic good stuff that go by the name of probiotics, amino acids and antioxidants. So, let’s have a deeper look at what is in kombucha and why you should grab yourself a bottle of kombucha for skin care and hair growth… Let’s start with probiotics. Many of you have asked us, “Is kombucha a probiotic?” as probiotics are fast becoming a household name for gut repair. To break this question down a little, we have to look at how kombucha...
We've all been there...seeing the words "organic" and "raw" leaves us nodding in approval. But unfortunately these claims aren't always what they seem to be. What about when it comes to sourcing your favourite fermented beverage - Kombucha? Are you an avid booch drinker, too? Have you ever wondered what the difference is between real kombucha and fake kombucha? Here's a few sure fire ways to know if the Kombucha you're drinking is real! Let's recap - here's five ways to know the kombucha you're drinking is real or fake. 1. It needs to be kept cold - even during delivery, and only leaves the fridge when you drink it. 2. It’s low in sugar but not free from it -...
