Despite still being under construction The Plant currently has five tenants, including aquaponic farms, a hydroponic farm, bakers, tilapia fish breeders, a mushroom garden and a kombucha tea brewer (a type of tea said to have health benefits).

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Kombucha, a fermented tea that has long been popular among the health-conscious and hippie crowds particularly on the West Coast is becoming more mainstream.

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Eric Childs, whose company KBBK Kombucha Brooklyn produces the tea in a variety of flavors, says he delivers kegs to nearly 30 restaurants, bars and cafes across the city.

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Eric Childs had been drinking kombucha for years - a fermented tea - and was looking for a commercial opportunity a few years ago.

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Last year a tea made from the Chinese kombucha mushroom that was promoted as a remedy for cancer caused four people to be hospitalized for conditions ranging from jaundice to headaches and nausea.

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Not everyone thinks kombucha kegs and the mass commercial production of the tea is a good idea.

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