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Kombucha is a fermented, non-alcoholic, slightly fizzy tea drink that has become very popular around the world in recent years. Kombucha’s rapid rise in popularity is due to its pleasant, fresh, sweet and sour taste, as well as its content of many beneficial micronutrients.
Kombucha is made by fermenting tea with sugar using a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY), often referred to as the “mother” or “tea mushroom.” The traditional method of preparation can take up to four weeks. The fermentation process produces organic acids, beneficial bacteria, vitamins, and antioxidants. Live bacteria are considered probiotics, which is another reason for the drink’s popularity.
Kombucha is believed to have originated in China, where the drink has been traditionally consumed for 2,000 years.