Kombucha : healthy beverage and natural remedy from the Far East, its correct preparation and use

Front Cover ......Page 1 Short Title ......Page 3 Title Page ......Page 5 Printer's Imprint ......Page 6 CONTENTS ......Page 7 Foreword ......Page 9 Will each batch of Kombucha be a success? ......Page 13 Working with micro-organisms--the greatest cleanliness is essential ......Page 16 How to make Kombucha--at a glance ......Page 17 Preparing the beverage--now we can begin ......Page 18 Which sort of black tea should one use? ......Page 20 A few tips about making tea ......Page 25 Herbal teas ......Page 26 Percentage of volatile oils in commonly used medicinal herbs ......Page 28 What are the disadvantages of herbal tea compared with black tea? ......Page 30 Starting off the Kombucha culture in the fermentation container ......Page 33 The Kombucha culture in the nutrient solution ......Page 35 The Kombucha culture requires oxygen ......Page 36 The fermentation container must be covered ......Page 37 Influence of light and sun ......Page 38 The Kombucha culture likes warmth ......Page 40 The fermentation process under way ......Page 42 When is the Kombucha beverage ready? ......Page 44 Drawing off and bottling the beverage ......Page 48 How much Kombucha should one drink, and when? ......Page 52 Other methods of preparing Kombucha ......Page 55 Sugar in Kombucha ......Page 60 How about using honey in the preparation of Kombucha? ......Page 72 Can diabetics drink Kombucha? ......Page 75 Kombucha drops ......Page 78 Can the Kombucha culture be eaten? ......Page 81 Can you buy ready-made Kombucha products? ......Page 82 Alcohol content of Kombucha ......Page 84 How long does the Kombucha culture remain alive and active? ......Page 85 Cultivation and propagation of the culture ......Page 88 What happens during the process of propagation? ......Page 92 Problems arising during the preparation of Kombucha ......Page 95 Temporary suspension of Kombucha production ......Page 103 Deep-freezing the Kombucha culture ......Page 104 The ‘genuine’ Kombucha culture ......Page 106 What other names have been given to the Kombucha culture? ......Page 108 Does Kombucha have a therapeutic effect? ......Page 113 The positive effects of Kombucha on one’s health--a look at the documentation ......Page 116 A final word: is health the most important thing? ......Page 122 Personal experiences ......Page 126 Bibliography ......Page 130 Acknowledgements ......Page 142 Documentary evidence ......Page 144 Publisher's book notices ......Page 153 Updated Author contact details (1990s) ......Page 161 Rear Cover ......Page 162 Kombucha, the fermented tea drink that has been consumed for thousands of years, is said to have a range of health benefits. It is considered a home remedy for many ailments and diseases. In this book you will discover everything you need to know about the beverage and its ancient traditions. Starting with the kombucha mushroom itself and its characteristics, to the diverse ways of preparation and use of the tea mushroom beverage, to how to make the mushroom long-lasting. This book is a must read for all kombucha fans and those who want to know more about this amazing remedy -- a true "Kombucha Bible."