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brain, depression, happiness, health benefits, kombucha, neurobiology, news, probiotics, science, serotonin - April 27, 2016

Scientists say that probiotics found in kombucha can help beat depression!

Jaw-Dropping Science Facts Everyone Should Know About Kombucha, Part 2 Kombucha is a fermented drink made from green or black tea, cane sugar and a probiotic live fungus culture called SCOBY*. It’s packed full of probiotic yeasts and bacterias, B vitamins, organic acids and antioxidants, all of which are claimed to work various wonders for your body and mind. Although official government-backed research on kombucha is pretty thin on the ground, there are still tons of fascinating independent studies suggesting that a kombucha a day really does keep the doctor away. Following on from part one, here’s another great reason...

Confused About Kombucha? Read Our Handy FAQ On The Tea taking The World By Storm!

Go on then, let me in on the secret…what the hell is this stuff?Kombucha is a fermented drink made from green or black tea, cane sugar and a probiotic live fungus culture called SCOBY (which stands for ‘Symbiotic Colony Of Bacteria and Yeast’). This colony grows on top of the beverage as it ferments, making Kombucha very much alive! These probiotic yeasts and bacterias, along with natural B vitamins, organic acids and antioxidants, have given kombucha a long historical reputation for working wonders for the mind and body.What are Kombucha’s origins?The history of kombucha is shrouded in mystery, and anyone...

Scientists Say Probiotics Found In Kombucha Can Boost Happiness Levels!

Jaw-Dropping Science Facts Everyone Should Know About Kombucha, Part 1 Probiotics, often referred to as 'good bacteria', are known to promote a healthy gut, but did you know they can also promote a healthy mind? In a 2011 study researchers were excited to discover something completely new to science: probiotic bacteria administered to the gut can positively affect your brain chemistry. Dr Mark Lyte from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center found that microbial strains in fermented food produce neurochemicals including serotonin, the neurotransmitter credited with boosting happiness levels. In Lyke’s study, serotonin was found in the bloodstream of test...

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community, flooding, news - March 23, 2016

Equinox flood update: Broken, battered, but never beaten!

It’s been a tough few months here at Equinox HQ, but love, compassion and a strong community spirit is helping us recover! Kaptain kombucha is back in action and our brews are bubbling nicely again. Here's our amazing story… On Boxing Day 2016 at 7am, after months of heavy rain, flood sirens sounded as the river Calder and nearby canal burst their banks. Within an hour, the green and gorgeous Calder valley- home to Equinox’s artisan brewery- was six feet underwater. Hebden Bridge resident Helen Baron posted this image of the town on Facebook on Boxing Day morning. The scene was the...

Energy Drinks Are Bad For Your Heart...Even More Reason To Join The Kombucha Revolution?

Energy drinks can cause high blood pressure and trigger abnormal heart rhythms, according to a scientific study out this month. Researchers from University of the Pacific and David Grant Medical Center confirmed suspicions that energy drinks can be dangerous when consumed in large quantities. Time to ditch them for something a little healthier, maybe?"Our findings suggest certain energy drinks may increase the risk of having an abnormal heart rhythm when consumed in high volumes," said primary investigator Sachin A Shah. "While we wait for more data, some consumers should exercise caution and not blindly follow the buzz.”The study took 27...