A Long Time Ago...
There is a reason why the World Kombucha Day is set as 21st February (221). The reason is tightly linked to 221 BCE, where the origin of kombucha, the first recipe, is thought to have originated from that time in China's Qin Dynasty. The brewers in the northern kingdom of China and Korea figured out how to take symbiotic cultures of bacteria and yeast, and together they formed a mushroom-like disc known as the SCOBY, symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast. They use it to ferment sugared tea, and name the end-product as the “Tea of Immortality”, after realizing that those who consume the end-product gained wonderful health benefits, such as skin revitalization, weight loss, healthy guts, etc.
In about 414 BCE, a Korean doctor, was believed to have brought the method for fermentation across the sea to Japan, where he served it to emperor Ingyō, Japan’s 19th emperor, and the fermented tea became widely spread due to its extraordinary health benefit. According to legend, that doctor’s name was Kombu. Therefore it is believed that the doctor's name has an influence in the naming of the fermented tea. Combining the doctor's name (kombu) and tea (cha), the word "kombucha" came into this world.
The Journey Goes On...
Across ancient trade routes, kombucha found devotees in many other countries such as India, Europe, and the Far East. There may be many historical variants, but researchers are pretty sure that the drink traveled along trade routes, from East Asia to Russia to Ukraine, or Germany, or Switzerland. Notably, Russian and German prisoners of war drank it during World War I. After wartime, the pharmacists across western Europe started calling it “Fungojapan” or “Mo-Gu”, from the Chinese word for mushroom.
Kombucha gained its popularity across the world. The popularity was simple: It was tasty, easy to make, and most importantly, it was a powerful healthy drink, providing not only enhancement in the digestive system, but other parts of the body experiencing great improvement as well. Furthermore, modern day scientific researches found and claimed that kombucha could detoxify the blood, regulate appetite, and balance the intestines; years later, even more extensive informal surveys of kombucha’s benefits have diehards citing everything from preventing hair loss to increased sex drive to better-smelling underarms. However unscientific, this idea of unlocking vast benefits from a simple drink is appealing.
Into The Future...
In the modern world, the legend of kombucha has endured—a legend so real, you can taste it. Kombucha has become one of the most popular health drinks available, and it is enjoyed by people all over the world as a welcome alternative to sodas and juices for its refreshing taste and legendary health benefits. Some say, like those who first created it in 221 BCE, that kombucha holds the secret to eternal youth while others believe it merely has magical healing powers.
Today, we know that no matter what you believe, it is certain that kombucha has a rich and storied history, filled with mystery, legend, and a delicious, invigorating bite. Most importantly, kombucha’s benefits have stood the test of time. So why not give kombucha a try and see if the magic of the "Immortal Health Elixir" can work wonders for you?
It Starts Today!
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