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your immunity to lower the risk of infection,” said Christine. “This is why one of our slogans is ‘We Gut You.’ We’re in this journey toward good health together.”
She also said that the Vitamin B found in kombucha helps provide energy and lubricate the joints, especially beneficial for older people. Kombucha contains other vitamins and antioxidants, which can prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
To receive the maximum benefit from their kombucha, the BFF Kombucha team takes care to use natural ingredients. They use a variety of organic teas including black and green teas, raw cane sugar, locally sourced fruits and herbs/flowers when possible, tested filtered water and a raw kombucha culture. They grow their own elderberries, aronia berries, herbs and more for use in the drink.
“Your gut doesn’t love imitation flavors or artificial flavors. Yes, you can get probiotics in the store, but sadly they are often synthetically made in labs and can release in the wrong place, wreaking havoc on your body. This, on the other hand, is the real deal,” said Christine.
“Raw kombucha needs to be refrigerated, not so it does not go bad, but to slow down the fermentation as it will slowly turn into vinegar. If you see kombucha not refrigerated and on the shelf (in the store), it is a very strong indicator that this kombucha has been altered in some fashion, and made to only mimic the taste and health benefits,” she wrote on her business Facebook page.
The business continues to expand and grow. BFF Kombucha also makes prebiotic refreshers like lemonades and teas. Prebiotics are specialized plant fibers that act as food for good bacteria and stimulate growth among preexisting good bacteria. Additionally, they make water kefir, another fermented drink made using kefir grains, which contain a mixture of yeast and bacteria. Recently, BFF Kombucha received a $25,000 match grant from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection that the business plans to invest into making mocktail mixers for bars and restaurants.
For those interested in trying kombucha, they can visit the self-serve kombucha bar at the Ridpaths’ microbrewery, Booch and Bloom Brewery, W1821 Capital Road, Spencer, or stop by one of their retail locations. A list of retail locations is available at brewerydb.com/brewer/bff-kombucha. Information is also available on the “BFF Kombucha” Facebook page or by calling 715-255-8749.
