Fermented Tea

Pu-erh Tea: Benefits for Digestion and Cholesterol, How to Prepare and Side Effects IMPORTANT: Pu-erh tea contains a meaningful amount of caffeine, comparable to that of a classic black tea. For this reason, people who are sensitive to caffeine, pregnant or breastfeeding women, children, and those with uncontrolled high blood pressure, arrhythmias, anxiety, insomnia, or an active stomach ulcer should drink it cautiously or avoid large amounts. Pu-erh tea may interact with certain medications (anticoagulants, stimulants, heart medication) and can reduce iron absorption if drunk with meals. It is not a substitute for medical treatment of high cholesterol or other conditions — talk to your doctor before using it therapeutically, especially if you are on long-term medication. ...

Kombucha: Benefits, How to Make It and How to Drink It Properly IMPORTANT: Kombucha is a fermented beverage that contains trace amounts of alcohol (usually below 0.5%, but sometimes more with long fermentations), caffeine from the tea, high acidity and live cultures of bacteria and yeast. It is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, young children, people with compromised immune systems, those with serious liver or kidney conditions, or anyone with a history of alcohol abuse. If you suffer from gastritis, reflux, ulcers or have a chronic condition, consult your doctor before drinking it. Kombucha brewed in poor hygienic conditions or in unsuitable containers (lead-glazed ceramics, reactive metal) can become hazardous. Always start with small amounts and observe how your body responds. ...