How to Store Kombucha Mushroom Tea

For a fizzy twist on tea, try kombucha mushroom tea.

Kombucha mushroom tea does not come from a mushroom or tea. This fermented drink has been touted to increase energy and curb appetite. Commercial versions of this drink sold in bottles make taking a dose more convenient, but you can also find recipes and ingredients for making your own kombucha mushroom tea at home. Use extreme caution when drinking kombucha mushroom tea in any form, as the Food and Drug Administration has linked daily consumption of home-brewed kombucha tea with possible stomach ailments and death. Opt for taking kombucha tea occasionally and in small amounts, especially if prepared at home. Such precautions give you the benefits from the drink while avoiding illness.

Things You'll Need

• Glass container
• Damp towel

Instructions

1. Prepare and store home-brewed kombucha tea in a glass container that does not contain ceramic or lead crystal.

2. Keep the glass jar of homemade kombucha in a cool, dark place covered with a damp towel to allow for fermentation and keep the culture alive.

3. Store all commercially made kombucha tea in its original container in the refrigerator.

References

• Synergy Drinks: How to Store Kombucha Tea
• Mayo Clinic: Kombucha Tea
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Unexplained Severe Illness Possibly Associated with Consumption of Kombucha Tea

Resources

• Recipezaar: Make Your Own Kombucha Tea