What the Heck is Kombucha and Why is it Popping Up all Over Temecula?

The following article and images are by Kombucha On Tap

Ask people about kombucha and you’ll hear, “I drink it everyday, I’m obsessed!” or “kombu…what?” The effervescent non-alcoholic drink has originated in China around 2000 B.C., and more recently has become the drink of choice for the health conscious crowd. Once found only in bottles at speciality health food stores, it’s now on the shelves of major grocery stores and even sprouting up in Target, Costco and drugstores. The newest way to consume it locally is on tap.

Next to beer taps at Temecula’s EAT Marketplace and Bushfire Grill you’ll see GT’s Synergy non-alcoholic kombucha on tap. At Organic Roots grocery store there’s a selection of six kombucha flavors on tap in the juice bar. Kombucha can be drank alone, added to juices or smoothies or even mixed in cocktails or with beer, in what’s called a beerbucha.

Kombucha is a live, raw, gluten-free, non-GMO, certified organic, fermented tea with helpful bacteria that support digestion and the immune system. Those who drink it say they feel more energized and enjoy the boost in their metabolism and vitality. It’s been known to help with hangovers and even cure the body of cancer. Thousands of years ago it was said to be the drink of choice for Samurai warriors headed into battle.

Kombucha on Tap LLC, a small healthy beverage distribution company run by a husband and wife in Oceanside.

To learn more go to: www.kombuchaOntap.net

Full Disclosure: Deanne Goodman is co-owner and VP of Kombucha On Tap