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Traditionally, black tea was always used for brewing and maintaining kombucha mushroom culture. There. are reasons for using black tea that aid in the longevity of the cultures vitality working as a nutrient solution. contained within the plant in question. Kombucha does not like herbs or plants with high amounts of volatile. oils, an example would be peppermint tea.
The ingredients in kombucha are quite simple: tea (usually green or black), sugar, and an active starter culture. This starter, usually called the mother culture, is made of bacteria and yeast. It's best described as a blobby skin of bacteria that sits on the top of the tea.eople with compromised immune systems are at great risk if they ingest any bad bacteria or mold. Making kombucha in ceramic pots is another bad idea. Acids in the tea can draw out lead from the ceramic glaze, leeching toxins into your drink. The safety of kombucha itself, home-brewed or not, has been questioned.