Kombucha dates back more than 2,000 years.

Kombucha qualifies as an ancient concoction given a birthdate that includes B.C. It’s a fermented drink made from:

• Tea (usually either black or green)
• Sugar, agave or honey
• “Healthy” bacteria
• Yeast

The brew typically sits and ferments anywhere from a week to a month. The end result is a lightly carbonated drink.

Probiotics are “healthy little microbes” in kombucha that can do a lot of good in your body. Many of kombucha’s touted benefits are similar to those of other fermented foods, like sauerkraut, pickles, kimchi, kefir and yogurt.

Potential benefits of kombucha include:  helping your digestion, ridding your body of toxins, boosting your energy. It’s also said to boost your immune system, help you lose weight, ward off high blood pressure and heart disease, and prevent cancer.