MTO Kombucha

Kombucha, pronounced (kawm-boo-chah), has gained popularity recently, but people have been reaping the benefits of the fermented tea for nearly 2,000 years! MTO Kombucha (MTOK) was founded by Ralph Crafts, who home-brewed kombucha because of the health benefits. He was so impressed by the improvement in the health of his wife, friends, and neighbors, that he expanded his efforts to create a business. MTOK’s mission is to help people stay healthy and/or become healthier. The company is based in Vint Hill, Virginia and hand brews their products using the highest quality ingredients available and traditional fermenting techniques to ensure that all of their consumers receive a high-quality, delicious and healthy beverage.

The secret? MTOK begins each brew with organic black tea, non-GMO cane sugar, and a Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast (SCOBY.) After allowing each batch of kombucha to ferment for 2-4 weeks, the end result is a living, raw, vegan, gluten-free, and naturally carbonated tea. Even though sugar and caffeine are essential for beginning the brewing process, the end product is naturally low in both because the microorganisms in the SCOBY gobble up the sugar and caffeine during the fermentation process. Plus, the final product has probiotics and healthy acids galore which help to balance the digestive system. So, why should you give it a try? According to the Journal of Medicinal Food, “it is shown that kombucha can efficiently act in health preservation and recovery due to four main properties: detoxification, anti-oxidation, energizing potencies, and promotion of boosting immunity.” Translation? Kombucha can make you feel better, look better, and give you more energy. All hail locally fermented health elixirs!