Fermented drinks are often associated with gut health, “good bacteria,” and a long list of wellness claims. Some of that interest makes sense: fermentation changes [...]

If kombucha is the drink, the SCOBY is the system that makes it happen. It’s the living culture that drives fermentation—shaping acidity, carbonation, aroma, and [...]

Kombucha is a fermented tea drink that’s typically lightly sparkling and pleasantly tart. It starts as sweetened tea, then a living culture ferments it over [...]