Caffeine. It’s one of the most commonly used ingredients in the world. It’s been around for thousands of years. Many of us consume it multiple times daily. But what is caffeine? How does it affect our bodies? In this article, we’ll deep dive into what we know about caffeine and discuss some of the areas that we still have more to learn. How did we find caffeine? A history of caffeine from its discovery over 4000...

In the last couple of decades, kombucha has risen in popularity in the US.  But the roots of this drink go back thousands of years and span the globe. From the imperial courts of Asia, to prisoner of war camps in Europe, to homemade brews in American backyards, kombucha has traveled the world and remained remarkably unchanged across the years. The Tea of Immortality Though tea was first brewed around 2737 BC under Chinese emperor,...

A delicious refresher, kombucha has taken the beverage and wellness worlds by storm.  It now lines the drink aisles of many stores and has been credited with multiple health benefits.  It seems as though every problem can be solved with kombucha. We dove into the research to find out which of the claims are true. Probiotics The SCOBY of kombucha does more than give the beverage the unique effervescent taste.  The bacterial component of the...

A bubbly, tangy drink, kombucha has taken the beverage industry by storm in the last few years and is expected to grow by over 50% in the next couple of years. With many purported health benefits and a unique flavor this ancient drink is a fresh addition to the supermarket drink aisle. But what is kombucha? It’s a type of tea.  Like yaupon, kombucha is a variation on traditional tea.  While yaupon differs from traditional...