As the summer months come to a close, many of us are looking for easy, affordable and natural ways to reboot and refocus on our health and wellbeing. That's where Sober October comes in – a month-long challenge that encourages people to ditch the booze and get a taste of the benefits a booze-free lifestyle can bring.
In this blog, we'll suss out the advantages of Sober October and provide you with a simple and tasty way to replace your favourite tipple with home-made Kombucha using our famously easy starter kits.
What is Sober October?
Sober October is a charity campaign that started in the UK in 2013, with the aim of raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. The challenge is simple: give up alcohol for the entire month of October, and encourage friends and family to sponsor you for your efforts. Since its inception, Sober October has grown in popularity, with thousands of people taking part each year.
The Health Benefits of Sober October
Abstaining from alcohol for just 31 days can have a significant impact on your physical and mental health. Some of the benefits of Sober October include:
- Improved sleep: Alcohol can disrupt sleep patterns, leading to fatigue, mood swings, and a weakened immune system. By giving up booze, you'll sleep better, feel more rested, and wake up feeling refreshed and revitalised
- Weight loss: Alcohol is high in calories, and regular consumption can lead to weight gain. Cutting out booze for a month can help you shed those extra pounds and get back on track with your fitness goals
- Increased energy: Alcohol can cause energy crashes, mood swings, and decreased motivation. By ditching the booze, you'll experience a natural energy boost, making it easier to tackle your daily tasks and activities
- Improved mental clarity: Alcohol can impair cognitive function, leading to decreased focus, memory, and concentration. Sober October can help you clear your mind, improve your mental clarity, and feel more focused and productive
- Better digestion: Alcohol can cause digestive issues, such as bloating, cramps, and diarrhoea. By giving up booze, you'll experience improved digestion, reduced bloating, and a healthier gut
How amazing does all of that sound?!
Replacing Booze with Home-Made Kombucha
One of the biggest challenges of Sober October is finding alternative drinks to replace your favourite boozy beverages. That's where home-made Kombucha comes in – a tasty, fizzy, and healthy drink that's perfect for any occasion.
Our famously easy & beginner friendly Kombucha Starter Kits make it fun to get brewing your own Kombucha at home, using just a few simple, natural ingredients and some patience.
Why Choose Kombucha?
Kombucha is a fermented tea drink that's packed with probiotics, antioxidants, and other beneficial compounds.
Some of the health benefits of drinking kombucha include:
- Improved gut health: Kombucha contains probiotics, which can help support gut health and boost the immune system
- Antioxidant-rich: Kombucha is packed with antioxidants, which can help protect the body from free radicals, reduce inflammation, and even slow down the aging process
- Natural energy boost: Kombucha contains a small amount of caffeine, which can provide a natural energy boost without the crash that comes with drinking booze
- Customisable: The Kombucha you make with the ingredients included in our starter kits can be easily flavoured with your favourite fruits, herbs, and spices, adding extra nutritional benefits as well as tastes you love
Check out our Kombucha Recipe Club for inspiration!
3 Delicious Kombucha Recipes to Try
Here are three tasty kombucha recipes to get you started:
1. Strawberry Lemonade Kombucha
- For the Kombucha base, you'll need; 1 SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast), 2 litres of water, 120 grams of white cane sugar, 10 - 16 tea bags
- 1 cup fresh, washed strawberries, stems removed and sliced
- 250ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
Once Kombucha is ready, check this blog out for our guide on how to start brewing at home (or you could get going with our Complete Kombucha Starter Kit) pour into glass bottles with strawberry pieces and lemon juice, and leave for 24 hours before refrigerating overnight, then serving up over ice! Garnish with a slice of fresh lemon for some extra fun.
2. Ginger Pear Kombucha
- For the Kombucha base, you'll need; 1 SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast), 2 litres of water, 120 grams of white cane sugar, 10 - 16 tea bags
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1 ripe pear, peeled and chopped
Once your Kombucha is ready, add to a glass bottle with sliced pear and ginger. Leave for 24 hours, before refrigerating overnight, and serving up over ice! Top with ginger beer for a longer, fizzier drink!
3. Citrus-Herb Kombucha
- For the Kombucha base, you'll need; 1 SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast), 2 litres of water, 120 grams of white cane sugar, 10 - 16 tea bags
- 100ml freshly squeezed orange juice
- 100ml freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 12 grams chopped fresh rosemary
Once Kombucha is ready, check this blog out for our guide on how to start brewing at home (or you could get going with our Complete Kombucha Starter Kit) pour into glass bottles with juices and rosemary, and leave for 24 hours before refrigerating overnight, then serving up over ice! Garnish with a slice of fresh grapefruit and top with soda if youre feeling fancy!
Sober October is a great opportunity to reboot your health and wellbeing, and our Kombucha Starter Kits make it easy to replace booze with a delicious and healthy alternative. With its many health benefits, customisable flavours, and natural energy boost, Kombucha is the perfect drink to get you through the month.
So why not give Sober October a try, and experience the benefits of a booze-free lifestyle for yourself?
Order your Kombucha Starter Kit today, and get ready to feel the difference in just 31 days!