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Kombucha, the Fine Wine of Today

By Lisa Fehlen   Wed, Sep 30, 2009

Kombucha, the Fine Wine of Today

There is no other entertainment quite like the sort one gets when conducting a Kombucha tasting demo. While it may seem strange to refer to it in this way, entertaining is the only way to describe the vast span of reactions and faces from new-comers and veterans alike when they take their first sip. For those who've never heard of it, approaching the table becomes an experience they won't soon forget. The reason for this is because there's nothing out there that is quite like Kombucha. Almost impossible to explain how it tastes with words, one has to just dive in and see for them selves what the buzz is all about. And a buzz it is. Many will describe an increase in energy as well as a sense of calm at the same time. This is because of the unique properties that make up Kombucha. Alright, so what exactly is it? Kombucha is a symbiotic culture of friendly yeast and amiable bacteria that live and thrive off the tannins and sugars in black tea. Kombucha offers a variety of health benefits yet to be seen anywhere else. While its main function is a liver detoxifier, the Kombucha organisms will go anywhere in the body that needs it and start working its magic.

High Country Kombucha gives us the perfect example of the magic that happens when you combine a dedicated team and an amazing product.  The company is a creation of co-founders Edward Rothbauer and master brewer, Steven Dickman. They started as a small group in a small kitchen, hand-funneling Kombucha into hundreds of bottles. Their goal was simple; get high-quality, organic, tasty Kombucha into the hands of anyone and everyone who showed interest. Their mission: To provide the highest quality products to promote health and well being. As it stood true back when they started, it stands even more true today. Their current home in Eagle, CO has already reached its production capacity in the few short years they've been there. Not only is High Country the only company currently bottling the light-sensitive tea in dark amber bottles, but they are also distinct in that each bottle contains four daily servings. Depending on preference and usage, a person can drink anywhere from a quarter to a full bottle at a time. These are only a couple of the ways in which High Country stands out above the rest. Demand is on the rise each day as more and more people experience the special uniqueness of High Country and realize the wealth of goodness that lives within each bottle.

High Country Kombucha teas are all 100% pure, organic, undiluted, and cultured at 6,500 feet elevation in the Rocky Mountains using the same traditional methods that were used in the Himalayas over 2,000 years ago. The ingredients added to create the flavors - Wild Root, Goji Berry, Ginger and Aloe - are all beneficial to various health needs, as well as extremely delicious. Spreading the good word about health and wellness and making a positive difference in the lives of many is the way High Country was started and the way they will always continue to grow. The reason is simple; we believe you will taste, feel, and enjoy the difference.

For more information, please visit High Country Kombucha's official site.

 

By Lisa Fehlen

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