Good health has never been so tasty

Kombucha has taken the health industry by storm, quickly becoming the preferred drink of yoga enthusiasts and businessmen alike. The lightly fizzy drink is now the perfect substitute for sugary beverages. While Kombucha has become more popular, there are still a few surprising facts lurking behind those colourful labels.

1. Kombucha can help you lose weight
Although it won’t magically make the weight disappear from your body, Kombucha only contains around 30 calories per cup. Indeed, once you have acquired a taste for it, you can drink it instead of high-calorie fruit juices or carbonated beverages. Tests have shown that drinking Kombucha regularly may also encourage you to follow a low-calorie diet.

2. Kombucha contains B vitamins
Kombucha is jam-packed with B vitamins, including B6, B12, riboflavin, thiamine and niacin. According to healthline.com, B12 is a key component in the fight against anaemia and it supports the bones to help prevent osteoporosis. In addition, niacin, also known as vitamin B3, helps the body fight deadly diseases.

3. Kombucha is good for digestion
A 2014 study referenced by medicalnewstoday.com confirms that the fermentation process involved in making Kombucha tea means that it is rich in probiotics, which can improve the overall health of your gut.

4. Kombucha can help boost your immune system
As Kombucha is full of gut-friendly probiotics, it is literally feeding the source that strengthens your immune system. The vitamins that get absorbed in your digestive tract are then spread throughout your body to help prevent you becoming ill.

5. Kombucha can help manage your cholesterol
According to genomind.com, “Kombucha has been shown in some scientific models to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides while increasing good cholesterol (HDL)”. If you need to alter your eating habits in order to lower your bad cholesterol, sipping some Kombucha tea every day can probably support you in this process.

6. Kombucha can be good for your liver
As already mentioned, Kombucha is packed with all sorts of healthy ingredients, including an abundance of antioxidants that can help boost your health by reducing the amount of toxins in the liver.

7. Kombucha can lower the risk of infection
Remember how we said earlier that Kombucha can boost your gut health? Well, as well as helping you overcome sickness, it can also fight against infections. Kombucha’s fermentation process produces acetic acid, which is also found in vinegar, and this can kill bacteria before it spreads.

8. Get the benefits of Kombucha by drinking it twice a day
The CDC tells us that drinking 200ml of Kombucha tea once or twice a day (but not exceeding this amount) is all you need to feel the benefits.

The Difference Between Live and Pasteurised Kombucha

Not all kombucha is created equal. One key factor to consider when choosing kombucha is whether it’s live (unpasteurised) or pasteurised. Live kombucha contains living bacteria and yeast, which provide the probiotic benefits that make the drink so popular. These probiotics support gut health, strengthen the immune system, and contribute to overall wellness.

In contrast, pasteurised kombucha has been heat-treated, killing both the “good” and “bad” bacteria. While this extends shelf life, it removes the live cultures that make kombucha such a valuable addition to a healthy diet.

At Banya No.1, we’re proud to offer live kombucha brewed in small batches using locally sourced fermented fireweed tea. Completely raw, vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, and 100% natural, our kombucha is a premium choice for those seeking authentic health benefits.

Try Live Kombucha and Kvass at Banya No.1 and Take Some Home

At Banya No.1, you can enjoy our artisanal live kombucha during your visit—whether it’s in our cosy rest area or as a refreshing pick-me-up after a session in the steam room. You can also take it away to continue enjoying its benefits at home.

In addition to kombucha, we’re excited to offer kvass, another traditional fermented drink known for its unique flavour and health benefits. Read more about kvass.

With both kombucha and kvass on our menu, we bring you a taste of traditional wellness infused with modern health benefits. Enjoy these revitalising drinks as part of your Banya experience or as a thoughtful takeaway treat.