Fermentation and oxidation are two completely different activities in tea making. Here are four types of fermented tea you have to know. Fermentation and oxidation are alike but not identical. While oxidation refers to the darkening of tea leaves during the crafting process, the tea only goes through a real fermentation when it experiences microbial […]
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While it is true that hard kombucha has more alcohol in it, does hard kombucha have probiotics? Let’s find out. One reason kombucha is so popular is because it’s a tasty source of probiotics, which as strains of good bacteria that can help improve digestion and keep your gut healthy. However, the question is, does
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Fermented tea is a tea that has been exposed to microbes and allowed to ferment. Regular tea leaves are “semi-fermented” since exposure to air initiates specific oxidative reactions. Full fermentation can occur when yeast, bacteria, or mold are added. Fermented tea is believed to have been created by accident in China. China and its neighboring countries (such as Japan, Thailand, etc.) continue to be the world’s primary consumers of fermented tea.
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