Counter Culture sources ingredients from SE Florida organic farmers and growers to create beneficial, delicious artisanal probiotic ferments and elixirs. Since 2013 Counter Culture has helped to reverse local food regression by re-introducing lacto-fermented beverages, the same beverages which sustained our ancestors for generations. Lacto-fermentation is a process whereby bacteria convert sugars and starches into lactic acid. Most of today’s commodity drinks (root beet, ginger ale, punch) were originally prepared and preserved by lacto-fermentation, and were often used medicinally.
Every Kombucha is fermented and bottled in glass amber 64oz growlers to preserve the rich microorganisms. Triple-filtered water, local organic cane sugar and organic black tea is the base for each flavor. Once the requisite culture of bacteria and yeast is added, the sweet tea ferments for 1-4 weeks depending on desired levels of sweetness/tartness. When the kombucha is ready, organic and local fruits, vegetables and herbs are added to enhance the flavor and the probiotic levels. The benefit of these fizzy infusions is glucoronic acid, a potent (liver) detoxifier. The liver produces glucuronic acid naturally but is often stifled by ever increasing toxins. Other benefits in our kombuchas include;
PROBIOTICS: Promotes digestion and boosts immunity; treats irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety, and urinary tract infections.
B VITAMINS: Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression; relieves PMS; supports healthy hair, skin, and nails
GLUCORONIC & MALIC ACID: Assists the liver with eliminating toxins and pollutants
GLUCARIC ACID: Prevents and treats cancer
GLUCONIC ACID: Prevents and treats Candidiasis and other yeast infections; regulates blood PH (acidity)
ASCETIC, LACTIC, USNIC & OXALIC ACIDS: Prevents bowel decay and constipation; enhances blood circulation; prevents bacterial and viral infections
BUTYRIC ACID: Reduces colonic inflammation and prevents colon cancer
EPIGALLOCATHECIN GALLATE: Prevents & treats cancer, endometriosis, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and dementia
GLUCOSAMINES: Prevents joint degeneration, treats arthritis, reduces skin wrinkles
THEANINE: Relieves stress and aids sleep
Sources: kombuchahome.com, getkombucha.com, foodrenegade.com, health.harvard.edu, naturalnews.com, cheeseslave.com.
No glass deposit charged but please recycle growlers back to us on your re-order, or return these to our front door (2559 Webb Ave, Delray) at your convenience.
