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Kombucha Continuous Fermentation Jar

Kombucha elixir has been used for centuries in eastern lands as a valuable aid to good health. One of the earliest records goes back to approx. 447AD when a Korean physician named Kombu treated the Japanese nobleman Inkyo with the tea elixir. Such was its success that it rapidly spread from Japan to Manchuria, and into Russia. The name Kombucha is derived from Kombu, (the Korean physician) and Cha an eastern name for tea.

The Kombucha fungus (it is actually a lichen) has the unique ability to turn tea and sugar into a highly beneficial drink producing many essential acids whilst only producing a minute amount of alcohol. Kombucha elixir has the ability to de-tox the body, boost the immune system and improve energy levels.

It produces Glucuronic Acid useful for de-toxing and boosting the immune system, Usinic Acid useful in cases of Uria (gout) to rid the body of impurities, Lactic Acid, essential for a healthy digestive tract and Acetic Acid useful as an antiseptic and for inhibiting harmful bacteria.

It can also produce Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Butyric Acid, Amino Acids and almost all of the B complex vitamins. Kombucha brewing has gained in popularity in recent years in the west either by the batch method or more recently by the continuous fermentation process.

The batch method produces one off brews whilst the continuous fermentation method (felt to be far preferable) produces a continuous supply without the hassle of starting the brew every time. The jar will continue to produce brew and will only need to be cleaned out and restarted approx. every three months.

Harmonic Health supplies three sizes of jars, hand made in the UK with an attractive ceramic design. The jars are fired with a top quality acid resistant lead free glaze, making them ideal for Kombucha brewing.

They come together with a stylish wooden tap used in the cider industry, material cover with elastic tie and a complete guide to Continuous Fermentation Brewing by Harald Tietze. The jars are individually numbered and registered with their own unique Certificate of Authenticity, which may be of interest to collectors.

Imporatant notice: Prices stated are for delivery within the United Kingdom only. If you are buying from outside of the UK, your order will incur a shipping surcharge and the jars cannot be bought using this online system. Please feel free to call us on +44 020 8881 9106 or email us for a quotation.

There are three sizes available: