Coffee kombucha strikes the perfect balance between kickstarting your energy and helping your gut.

Here’s how to make it at home.

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And, youll even walk away with a recipe you’re free to try for yourself.

I say: Bring on the brew-tiful buch.

Taken apart, both coffee and kombucha have a lot to offer in the health department.

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Meanwhile, kombuchas purported benefits includeimproving digestion, strengthening the immune system, and reducing blood pressure.

Beyond that, some may feel deterred by the 1/2 cup of sugar required in the kombucha-making process.

Much of the sugar is digested and youre left with minimal sugar at the end.

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The sugar is (mostly) for the SCOBY, not for you.

In general, homemade kombucha can last between four and five months in the fridge.

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