What is Kombucha?
Kombucha is fermented tea that has a tangy, cider flavor and is naturally effervescent. Traditionally a black tea & cane sugar ferment, Kombucha can also refer to any number of probiotic beverages fermented using the Kombucha culture which is known as a SCOBY.
SCOBY stands for Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast. It is an acetobacter dominant culture with a variety of yeasts that also colonize the culture which may include saccharomyces cerevisiae, saccharomyces pombe, and/or Brettanomyces Bruxellensis to name a few. After the initial fermentation, other flavorings may be added to enhance the flavor or health benefit of the fermented tea.
Resources
Kombucha Brewers Coronavirus Resource Center
Best Practices for Kombucha Brewers
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