Kombucha is kind of like a ‘fizzy tea’ that has many health benefits for some (mostly digestive due to bacteria). Think of this as an organic tea version of that dairy probiotic drink that’s overpriced on supermarket shelves. Start slowly, as it’s powerful.
Kombucha is raw and unpasteurised (and contains a little caffeine), so avoid for pregnancy/nursing, children and weak immunity. It’s best kept in the fridge, for best events. And only buy commercial versions (it needs to be treated to avoid bacteria and mould).
Raw Kombucha Drinks (from a rugby legend!)
One Living is a unique brand of kombucha drinks, which are raw and contain fermented goodies, to help support mental health and digestion. The company began after Johnny was on a mental health journey and his nutritionist wife and he, both discovered that good digestion can play a key role in helping conditions.
These drinks are unpasteurised, so not suitable for children, pregnancy/nursing or certain medical conditions. Read more info at the company FAQ page.
The entire range is in sustainable packaging, and any unsold items are sent to food-sharing charities, to ensure nothing gets wasted. Choose from fruity raspberry or ginger with turmeric flavour.
Health Shots are a good way to start your day. Sold in two fruity flavours, these contain prebiotic fibre, billions of live cultures and vitamins to support your gut, brain and immunity. Each shot contains fibre from chicory inulin.
One Living Plus is a natural drink containing kombucha, blended with ginseng from Chinese mountains and adds in vitamins (the blackberry contains vitamin B12, needed by vegans).
Strawberry Rhubarb Water Kefir is a lightly sparkling drink to keep your gut happy, with millions of live cultures in each bottle, along with apple cider vinegar and lemon juice.
One Living also offers alcohol-free alternatives to wine and beer, including Rose Blush, which again has beneficial bacteria.
Johnny Wilkinson is known as one of England’s best-ever rugby players. However after the dizzying height of victory at the World Cup, he then began to experience anxiety, which then ‘snowballed’ into severe depression. Today he lectures widely, on the importance of men being open to talk about their mental health, in order to heal.
A Fresh New Organic Kombucha Brand
Equinox Kombucha is the first organic kombucha made in the UK. This is a fermented fizz in rotating flavours from refreshing raspberry to fiery ginger. You’ll also save a few bob, by ordering in bulk. Or buy the white peach and strawberry kombucha or Raspberry & Elderflower.
This brand’s founder discovered Kombucha while backpacking in Asia, and began the company, brewing up the first bottles in a spare bedroom in Yorkshire. After winning ‘Best Vegan Drink’ award at VegFest, they now give 50% of all profits to local and global humanitarian and conservation projects.
Organic ‘fermented tofu’ Grill Sausages
Bonsan Organic Kofu Grill Sausages are made with organic tofu that’s been fermented with komucha (a live culture to make it easier to digest). Ideal for a vegan sausage sandwich.
Avoid sausages for young children and choking hazards (chop lengthwise, then lenghwise agains for older children).
These make great vegan hot dogs, drizzled with mustard and served with punchy pickled kraut.
Use to make these vegan sausage rolls (make your own puff pastry, to avoid palm oil). Keep fresh dough away from young children and pets.
Or use to make a vegan toad-in-the-hole.