benefits of kombucha

[Guest guest]

Sandy I generally use Reverse Osmosis. I also have counter top Water

Distiller.

Filtering is fine with the exception of changing the filters. A

clogged filter will actually pose a greater health risk. Many folks

have told me they use water straight from their wells and never had

any problems. When I was growing up we only used tap water. Now I

really can taste and feel the difference. Boiling does not sterilize

water, but when there is nothing else it is the only thing to do and

should be done in questionable circumstances. For kombucha juts be

sure to re-oxygenate the water by stirring or whisking. Any tea is

acceptable to kombucha. The first choice IMO, should be which one do

you prefer. For differences in the tea per kombucha brewing see my

web site Organic and Premium Teas http://tinyurl.com/ye7wkq

Ed Kasper LAc

> Ed, what type of sugar do you use? And your water source? I have

well water so I would have to filter mine if I did not boil it. I am

thinking of filtering it again anyway until I can take a sample to

have tested for carcinogens. What type of tea? I normally use green

tea as the organic is readily available here.

We just got a BJ's store not far from where I live and my husband

and I are going today for my birthday so I am going to stock up if

they have things and I can use in my brews.

> Thanks,

> Sandy

[Guest guest]

Hi Myrna,

I never liked that staples either and now some companies are getting

smarter and selling the cone or triangle bags so they can breath.

Audrey

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A few years back threre was quite a heavy debate on this very

> subject. Most believe that metal staples are not good for the tea. I

> agree with this. You can buy the Emporor's White Tea at the World

> Market if you live near one. There are no staples in the bags. Good

> luck to you, Myrna

[Guest guest]

Hi Rae,

Sounds like my caribou tea bags! Just may want to use organic string

not bleached.

Audrey

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> One can also remove the staple and use a sewing needle

> to run the string thru the already made holes in the

> tea bag and tie a knot.

> Metal removed and tea still inside bag material ready

> for use.

> Rae in Idaho

>

Or tear it open, which I have done.

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> One could also tear open the teabags and brew with the

> tea in looseleaf style, straining the tea before

> adding to the vessel.

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