Kombucha is a fermented beverage that had been around for thousands of years. Although there is controversy about its exact origin, research has found that it was first discovered in East Asia. A powerful, organic tea, Kombucha is infused with a specific kombucha yeast and bacteria that ferments into a low-alcohol, antioxidant, probiotic rich beverage.
Known by the Chinese as the “Immortal Health Elixir”, kombucha offers a wide range of health benefits. Made from a fermented, exotic black tea, kombucha is not only a delicious beverage but it also improves overall health and quality of life.
Kombucha Dog is an innovative company that sells a one off a kind beverage with a cause. Committed to helping rescue dogs find permanent homes, Kombucha Dog uses a highly unique labeling that is sure to pull at the heart strings. By putting dogs available for adoption on the bottles, Kombucha Dog is venturing out on me territory.
About Kombucha Dog
After 25 years of being a highly successful photographer, Michael Faye was looking for a life change. As a lifelong dog lover, Michael decided that he wanted to combine his enthusiasm for animal welfare with the love that dogs can inspire in people's lives. With his rescue comrade Charlie, he decided to begin the journey to Kombucha Dog.
Raised in holistic traditions and values, Michael had grown up believing and practicing the raw food movement. Practicing yoga regularly and staying fit and active, he learned about the health benefits of kombucha and his interest began to grow. After discovering that kombucha was no longer readily available for purchase, he decided to take action and brew his own. Soon after, he was getting requests from friends and family, wanting his kombucha brew.
Once he realized that he would be able to brew the only traditional fermented kombucha on the market and use the shelf space to help orphaned dogs find homes, the idea for Kombucha Dog was born. After a year of trying over 200 different teas and building a brewery from the ground up, Michael discovered how full make an exquisite, full potency kombucha. Since the start of the business, Kombucha Dog had helped place over 100 dogs in their permanent homes.
It took Michael over three years to build the Kombucha Dog facility in Los Angeles but the company has been in production for over two and a half years. To make their unique beverage, Kombucha Dog features a variety of flavors from cold-pressed juice from mint, ginger, or berries, which is then added to the second fermentation. As resources grow, the company will continue to expand to include even more flavors.
How Kombucha Dog Works
When properly brewed, kombucha is a delicious, naturally carbonated, low sugar, fermented beverage that is nutrient rich in powerful antioxidants and probiotic. The secret of kombucha begins with the fermentation process. Beginning with high quality, large leaf, organic tea, it is first boiled, cooled, and then raw, organic sugar is added. Because the sweetened tea contains yeast and bacteria, which allows it to ferment, they like the nitrogen in the tea as well as the minerals in the water. Once it is fermented, the probiotics, gluconic acid, and acetic acid are powerful antioxidants.
The authentic preparation for kombucha mixes one gallon of tea with one cup of sugar. If fermented long enough, the traditional recipe will result in a beverage that contains approximately 6 grams of sugar per 8 ounces of unsweetened tea. Containing approximately 1.4 ABV, according to U.S law, Kombucha Dog is considered an alcoholic beverage. By diluting the kombucha by 60-70%, Kombucha Dog named sure that the beverage is below the legal limit of 0.5% ABV. Although diluted, the recipe still guarantees that Kombucha Dog still contains 100% of the antioxidants and probiotics found in the tea.
All of the ingredients in Kombucha Dog's kombucha are hand chosen and of the highest quality. Only using organic tea, raw turbinado sugar, and cold pressed juices, Kombucha Dog is organic, non-pasteurized, gluten-free, vegan, BPA-free, and non-GMO.
Benefits of Kombucha Dog
Although becoming more popular, many people are still not familiar with kombucha. Upon the first taste, kombucha has a unique, earthy flavor. The complex, fermented flavor of kombucha sometimes takes people by surprise. Although not very sweet like a soda, after a few times, the taste becomes easier to handle. Kombucha is a much healthier alternative to other alcoholic beverages such as beer.
As mentioned previously, kombucha is thought to have been discovered over two thousand years. Due to its unique properties, it is known to preserve health by providing detoxification, antioxidants, immune boosting properties, and energizing potencies to the body, improving immune function. The health benefits of kombucha are detailed below.
Detoxification – Containing an immense detoxifying capacity, kombucha has the wonderful ability to counteract liver cell toxicity. Due to the antioxidant properties in the kombucha, it protects the liver cells from oxidative injury where oxidative stress is known to play an essential role in liver diseases.
Digestion – Kombucha was used in agent medicine due to its natural antioxidants. By counteracting the free radicals that can wreak havoc in the digestive system, kombucha supports digestion due to its high levels of beneficial acid, enzymes, and probiotics. Research has shown that kombucha has the ability to prevent chronic illnesses such as leaky gut and stomach ulcers.
Energy – Another benefit of kombucha is its ability to rejuvenate and boost energy levels. The ability to provide energy is attributed to the formation of iron that is released from the black tea during the process of fermentation. Kombucha also contains small traces of caffeine and b-vitamins that are also known to energize the body.
Immune Health – Although kombucha benefits the body in a variety of ways, the overall effect involves us ability to control free radicals with its antioxidants. A powerful antioxidant known as DSL was discovered during the fermentation process. Known to decrease oxidative stress and associated immunosuppression, scientists believe that DSL as well as vitamin C found in kombucha are the secret to protecting the body against cell damage, inflammatory diseases, tumors, improve overall immune health.
Joint Care – Kombucha contains properties that are responsible for healing, repairing, and preventing joint damage. Full of glucosamines, by increasing synovial hyaluronic acid production, the kombucha supports the preservation of collagen and prevents arthritic pain. It supports joint collagen as well as collagen production in the entire body, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Cancer Prevention – Kombucha is also responsible for helping prevent cancer and improving recovery. Research shows that consuming amounts of glucaric acid that is found in kombucha has shown to reduce the risk of cancer.
Weight Loss – Kombucha is also responsible for improving metabolic function and reducing the accumulation of fat. Because it is high in acetic acid, it helps to increase weight loss.
Purchasing Kombucha Dog
Kombucha Dog is currently available for purchase with a variety of retailers, such as Whole Foods, and at over 150 locations in bottles and on tap in markets, restaurants, and bars in the Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Diego Counties.
For further information on the Kombucha Dog Company, and for those interested in becoming a Kombucha Dog retailer, all information can be found on their website (www.KombuchaDog.com).
