Intestinal activity queen "Hitomi Kaji" tried making kombucha ｜ CLASSY.

The topical health habit "intestinal activity" that enhances immunity by adjusting the intestinal environment. Hitomi Kaji, also known as Kaji-chan, is known as the "Queen of Intestinal Activities" who has been active for about 10 years. This time, I attended a workshop to make "KOMBUCHA", which is attracting attention both in Japan and overseas as a fermented tea beverage. I learned from 1 the kombucha that Kaji-chan loves and drinks, which is effective for health and beauty. This is a must-see for those who are concerned about the "kombucha" that they often hear, and those who want to boost their immunity for the winter!

The person who taught me how to make kombucha this time is ... Mr. Kantaro Oizumi, CEO of "Oizumi Factory"

Around 2012, I drank kombucha sold at a grocery store in LA, and when I got better, I was fascinated by kombucha. From around 2016, we started manufacturing and selling kombucha that delivers live bacteria as they are in Japan. He aims for a kombucha that can be drunk casually. SDGs are also listed as a concept, such as using used tea leaves as fertilizer.

What is "Kombucha" in the first place?

"Kombucha" is a healthy drink made by fermenting tea with bacteria, which became a boom in Japan under the name "Kombucha" in the 1970s. When the fungus feeds on sugar and activates it, kombucha is completed. Nutrients such as acetic acid bacteria and polyphenols are condensed in kombucha. It has a fluffy mouthfeel like carbonated water, and has the advantage that you can feel full just by drinking it. It is popular mainly in Europe and the United States, and a boom is arriving in Japan. "Oizumi Factory NISHIAZABU" will be able to distribute kombucha ships from 2018.

Kaji-chan receives a lecture from CEO Mr. Oizumi. I can't stop asking questions just because I love kombucha, which I usually drink!

Kaji-chan's favorite kombucha "Shiso" for sale at "Oizumi Kojo" was also purchased by the shooting staff on the day. Other interesting lineups include "Yuzu" and "Kuwa".

Start making kombucha immediately!

(1) Tea selection What is "Kombucha"? 1970s First of all, the taste of the base tea is decided. Tasting kombucha made from oolong tea, green tea and black tea. The original taste is determined by the distribution of the tea you choose, so it's a surprisingly important process.