Kombucha: Healthy Beverage and Natural Remedy from the Far East, Its Correct Preparation and Use [Paperback]

Günther W. Frank (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3850683370 | ISBN-13: 978-3850683371 | Publication Date: 1995 | Edition: 9

This book gives useful background information and deals with the pros and cons of various points of view about how to prepare and use this ancient natural household remedy. It presents the fullest possible information and facts, without however forcing anything on the reader. On the basis of this knowledge, the reader is enabled to come to an individual and independent evaluation of Kombucha. This book contains what must be of interest to every Kombucha fan: practical fats. It's a must for anyone who wants to make Kombucha for themselves.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Wilhelm Ennsthaler; 9 edition (1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3850683370
• ISBN-13: 978-3850683371
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #488,341 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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73 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and well-written, May 30, 2006

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Lisa A. Frank "Franxious" (Moorestown, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kombucha: Healthy Beverage and Natural Remedy from the Far East, Its Correct Preparation and Use (Paperback)

Since I started drinking kombucha tea a few months ago, I've read several books on the subject. Now that I have read Gunther W. Frank's book, I don't feel the need to read any of the remaining others. He gives complete information about what's known about the culture, different ways to brew the tea, how to store the culture, what to do when problems arise, the effects of drinking the tea, etc. What I particularly like is that he provides all information he has come across, even when he disagrees with it. Unlike some other authors, he's not condescending or proprietary about kombucha.

He seems like a wise person. The final chapter, which is entitled something along the lines of: 'Is Health Really the Most Important Thing?' is worth reading in its own right.

If you are interested in learning about kombucha tea, I'd definitely recommend this book.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars KOMBUCHA ENCYCLOPEDIA, June 1, 2008

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Evgeni M (Bulgaria) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kombucha: Healthy Beverage and Natural Remedy from the Far East, Its Correct Preparation and Use (Paperback)

The book is a must for all who want to make their own kombucha
drink at home.
It contains all the necessary information so that one can
be sure that everything will be correct.
The book gives info from how to make the kombcha drink
in easy steps to more complex and important topics.
Also at the author's web [...]
one can buy a kombucha starter which is a wonderful and vital one.
The site offers the book plus many info on te subject.
The author has thoroughly researched all the aspects of Kombucha making
and is a Kombucha master!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Probably the best book on Kombucha, August 9, 2009

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Joseph Lencioni (Minnesota USA) - See all my reviews
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In a sea of books focusing on the seemingly miraculous possibilities of Kombucha, this book is a down-to-earth refreshment. Gunther Frank focuses on the facts.

Unfortunately, it was originally written in German and translated into English, and it shows a bit. Some of the phrasing is a bit peculiar.

All in all, if you are interested in making your own Kombucha, this is definitely the book to get.