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Made in Tampa Bay: Krazy Kombucha brewed in Lakeland
Photojournalist Corey Beckman reports
LAKELAND, Fla. - Fermented foods and drinks have become go-to fare for health-conscious people all over the world.
Kombucha, or fermented tea, is one of the most popular of the genre and there's a Bay Area company is brewing up its own concoctions in Lakeland.
Krazy Kombucha owner Wendy Johnson is a firm believer in the advantages of products like hers.
“We are crazy with a K, you know it's extra crazy. But Kombucha is crazy with all of its health benefits,” Johnson said.
Krazy Kombucha fermented tea is made in Lakeland, Florida
Wendy first heard about fermented tea when she left the nursing industry and entered the holistic nutrition field.
“In the beginning, it was about how it helped me and then I shared it with those that I care about. When it helped all of us, I wanted to share it with our community,” she explained.
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Bay Area kombucha brewers tout health benefits
At the Mother Kombucha production facility in St. Petersburg, brewing the fermented tea includes steeping it with anti-oxidants like shazandraberry, lolita, and tumeric.
Advocates say kombucha helps digestion, rids the body of toxins, and boosts energy.
Krazy Kombucha makes 18 different flavors.
Krazy Kombucha fermented tea is made in Lakeland, Florida in a variety of flavors
They sell at farmers markets in Lakeland and Winter Haven. They also have six locations that carry Krazy Kombucha on tap.
You can find out where to pick up some by visiting their website, https://krazykombucha.life/.
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A morning at Mother Kombucha
Charley goes behind the scenes of a Bay area Kombucha brewery!