Several brands of kombucha are showing up on store shelves in a variety of flavors. Whether its for the various health claims or the fizzy flavors, this fermented beverage is growing in popularity.

What exactly is kombucha?

Kombucha is a fermented beverage made from tea and sugar. It usually features a mixture of sweet and tart flavors and is often combined with a variety of fruits, juices, or herbs. If held under the right conditions, kombucha can also be very fizzy.

Kombucha is well known for being rich in probiotics that benefit our gut health as well as B vitamins and minerals.

Making it at home can be a budget friendly way to enjoy this fermented beverage more often.

If you'd like to learn how to safely make kombucha at home, be sure to register for our upcoming workshop: Fermentation 101: Kombucha. We'll go over the steps to safely making kombucha at home and learn how to grow your own SCOBY.

When: June 11th at 4:30pm

Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension Office in Randolph County

How much: $20 per participant

Registration: https://go.ncsu.edu/kombucha

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