Pure+ Kombucha FAQ's
Everything you need to know about our raw, live, unpasteurized Kombucha!
WHAT is Kombucha?
KOMBUCHA is fermented tea that has been consumed for over two millennia. Fermenting raw cane sugar (the good stuff) with organic teas (the hard to find stuff) to produce an ever-so slightly acidic-tasting, carbonated tea beverage.
SIDE FACT:
Our SCOBY (Syncronized Colony of Bacteria and Yeast) has been dated for over 2,000 years old.
It is argued over whether it's ORIGIN is Russia or China - personally we let the 2 giant communist countries argue over it's origin, but it does originate from the East.
We love the story of origin from an ancient Emperor of China (Kombu) being given an ailment of Tea (Cha) that cured his sickness. But who doesn't love a story of ailment, and in our mind maybe a mystical flying white dog (Labyrinth style) with David Bowie singing in the background.
Either way - like Bowie - It's good for you.
Is it craft - Is it Local?
Simply, YES!
We are Craft.
We have been in the tea industry across several generations and have learned which tea's to bring in, dependent on the season and the flush. We even know which farms to use in different seasons. We use premium organic teas and herbs, and brew them at the right temperature for the longest possible time to ensure the best taste of tea in our batches.
Are we local?
Yes, we are as local as we can be. We hire local in all areas across Canada. We started in a small community on the Sunshine Coast in BC Canada. We actively get involved in all of our communities and have a strong belief that "support local" means giving back to the community.
Community is so important to a 'Happy Life'. We recommend getting involved with your local community in areas of your passion. Sports, reading, arts, it doesn't matter. Choose a passion - make some friends - debate through the night - have arguments and hug at the end of the night. Friendship with differences is so, so important to our life as human beings.
LOVE the DIFFERENCES - LOVE the PERSONALITY.
Why raw?
RAW is difficult.
Really, if we're going to distribute this across any province it would be easier to pasteurize the product and send it out knowing that there would be no change in taste or carbonation. We wouldn't have to work out how long this will be out of the fridge before you open the bottle.
BUT - we just could NOT do that. It makes our very soul "irk" - we hate the notion.
Raw means that it is alive. It means that if it gets back to room temperature it continues to ferment.
It will create more carbonation;
It will develop a stronger taste;
It will grow a SCOBY in the bottle.
All of these are signs of a healthy, fermented, raw product.
The Question should be: What's so special about RAW?
With raw Kombucha you are ensuring that the beneficial bacteria and yeasts, as well as the probiotics that Kombucha is famed for, are ALIVE. They continue to grow and you are actually getting the health benefits from your consumption - rather than just an expensive iced tea.
What bacteria and probiotics are in your Kombucha?
Acetobacter; Glucanoacetobacter; Saccharomyces; Brettanomyces; Lactobacillus; Pediococcus;
S Bouliadii; Gluconacetobacter; Zygosaccharomyces;
Organic acids?
Kombucha contains a healthy amount of organic acids such as acetic acid, lactic acid, propionic acid, glucuronic acid and gluconic acid. These organic acids are known to improve bioavailability of vitamins, prevent accumulation of heavy metals and insoluble oxalates, inhibit pathogenic bacteria, support joint health and modulate immunity.
Is there caffeine?
Yes, Kombucha has caffeine, however, less than 15mg in an entire bottle (500ml). Most of the caffeine is consumed during the fermentation process, releasing iron and the active cultures in the Kombucha.
Are we Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten Free, Etc.?
Well, why wouldn't we be?
NON-GMO - YES
GLUTEN FREE - YES
VEGAN - YES
NUT-FREE FACILITY - YES
LOW SUGAR - YES
UNPASTEURIZED - YES
Is there alcohol in Kombucha?
The reality is, there is not enough alcohol in any bottle to be classified as alcohol. So that is 0.5% or less. Basically, we're talking the equivalent of Orange Juice!
