What is kombucha?

Kombucha (kom-BU-cha) is a lightly effervescent fermented tea made from black tea, sugar, and a Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast (SCOBY). The SCOBY, a gelatinous mass of bacteria and yeast, is responsible for the fermentation of the tea and the production of carbon dioxide and alcohol.

What are the benefits of drinking kombucha?

Proponents of kombucha claim that the drink has a host of health benefits, including improved digestion, increased energy, and reduced inflammation. However, there …