Kombucha is simply fermented tea. Friendly bacteria and yeasts are combined with sweetened tea to produce a refreshing and lightly effervescent low-sugar drink. Aside from being absolutely delicious, kombucha is loaded with probiotics and natural acids that are hugely beneficial for gut health and strengthened immunity.
How do we make kombucha?
Our process follows the centuries old method of primary and secondary fermentation.
First, we brew a very large pot of tea and add sugar, essential for the fermentation process. Once the sweet tea has cooled, we add the live culture, aka the SCOBY - symbotic colony of bacteria and yeast - in a glass jar.
Then we wait.
Over the course of about a week the SCOBY consumes most of the sugar and ferments the tea, producing natural acids and probiotics in the process. Then we add the fresh ingredients to flavour the kombucha.
The second fermentation stage involves bottling the kombucha. Over the next few days the kombucha continues to ferment and carbonate in the bottle, and this results in a delicious bubbly drink.
Once the perfect balance of sweet and tang is achieved, we deliver it fresh to your door!
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