This winter, combat the sniffles and boost your immunity with our new creation: a tasty infusion called Fire Cider Kombucha. A tablespoon a day of this fermented tonic will improve digestion and keep those germs away.  Shannon created a recipe that is true to the traditional folk remedy, and Booch employees came together to chop and mix this tonic, which is full of vitamins and minerals, anti-fungal, anti-viral properties. As you enjoy a sip of this spicy drink, read on below to learn more about the ingredients, history, and benefits of this wonder tonic.   What is in Booch Fire Cide ..read more

Shannon Kamins - the heart and soul of Booch - has always been eager to share her origin story and to support and mentor other local entrepreneurs. So it is an honor to be interviewed and featured on the Go Solo website, which is a one-stop-shop for solopreneurs looking to expand their knowledge and learn how to build, run and grow a business. Click on the link below to read the full interview with Shannon where she shares her tips and motivations for all aspiring solo entrepreneur.  Heal your Body with Kombucha - Booch Organic Kombucha by Go Solo ..read more

 “It has always been a priority of mine to focus on giving the Booch crew a liveable wage, and I’m proud that we have accomplished this and are continuing to put our efforts in raising the bar. Join us as we cheers our amber bottles for this recognition!” – Shannon Kamins, Owner + Master Fermenter   What is a living wage? Living wage Ontario defines a living wage as the hourly wage a worker needs to earn to cover their basic expenses and participate in their community. Minimum wage is laid down by the government as the bare minimum an employer must pay but a livin ..read more

  Our modern lives are filled with stress-inducers which have a great impact on our body and mind. Human brain and the gut have a complex neural network – called the gut-brain axis – that continuously transmits messages back and forth. Stress signals get passed through this sophisticated system and lead to digestive issues and inflammation and mood disorders. How exactly does stress affect the gut and how to control it? Let us find out.   When we are born, our guts are brand new and sterile; over a lifetime, our guts are populated by diverse species of bacteria based on our ..read more

What is a SCOBY? How does it make kombucha? What are first and second fermentation processes? How do they affect the taste? Let us delve a little deeper into the science behind a yummy glass of kombucha. Also, check out cocktail ideas at the bottom.   We know that kombucha is yummy, fermented tea made with a starter culture (SCOBY), tea (black/green/oolong) and sugar; it contains vitamins and good gut bacteria to keep us healthy and happy. But to make a good batch of kombucha, we need a good SCOBY and create a good environment for the SCOBY to live and flourish.     What is SCOB ..read more

Kombucha has been called everything from a fad to a health elixir to a cancer cure. There have been many scientific studies conducted to delve deeper into these claims and to figure out how each ingredient in the drink helps the body. And making an informed decision when choosing the right brand with the right ingredients can help create a healthy body, mind, and soul.    What is Kombucha? Kombucha -- a probiotic drink that restores the body’s natural microbiome and improves overall health -- is reported to have originated in northeast China about 220 B.C., spreading ..read more

  What exactly do microbiota and microbiome mean? Which parts of the body are included in the gut? What kinds of organisms call the gut their home? Why is the gut getting so much attention these days? Let us find out…   In this blog, we regularly talk about the gut and the trillions of bacteria that have a profound impact on our overall mental and physical health. But some of the scientific terms can get a little confusing. So, in this blog post, we explore the various technical terms used and understand their exact meanings and impact on the body. Let us start with some terminology ..read more

An Oxford study found that the guts of sociable people have diverse good bacteria with higher numbers of certain strains. And people with more positive social ties in their lives are healthier due to good bacteria causing reduced inflammation in the body.   Let's talk Personality... It is the collection of all the characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that differentiate us from each other. Researchers today widely use the five-factor theory to study personality; according to it, the broad dimensions are:  Openness - wi ..read more

Image © Andrew Wyton   Scientific studies have proven that eating a diverse and probiotic-rich diet leads to healthier gut bacteria. But what effect does exposing oneself to different environments have on the gut microbiome? We live in a clean world but should we not? Should we get dirtier to get healthier?   We come into this world with a certain microbiome makeup influenced by our genes and delivery method. Once here, our environment – diet, culture, geography, hygiene, antibiotic usage – changes our microbiota over a lifetime. And any imbalance (dysbiosis) between the gu ..read more

  It is the season of love! And we would like to showcase our love for the gut bacteria and the hard work they do to keep us healthy and happy. Love is a key ingredient in Booch’s kombucha and jun. Let us tell you about the benefits of love and positive energy, in addition to probiotics, on your gut and mind.   Psychobiome (psychology+microbiome) includes all the gut bacteria that influence the communication between the gut and the brain and affect mental health - how we feel, think, and act. Psychobiotics (psychology+probiotics) are the specific subtypes of probiotics and prebi ..read more