kombucha
noun
kom·bu·cha
ˌkäm-ˈbü-chə
-shə
plural kombuchas
1
: a somewhat effervescent fermented beverage prepared by fermenting black or green tea with sugar
Black or green tea, sugar, bacteria, yeast and often fruit. These are the main ingredients that make kombucha, a fermented drink that is brewed—similarly to craft beer—and served cold with a traditionally sweet and sour taste.—Carlos Rico
The rise in kombucha's popularity is part of a larger trend in "probiotic" foods containing bacteria, which some studies suggest benefit digestion and boost the immune system.—Malia Wollan
The first study on the content of kombuchas found large differences in the chemical and microbial profiles of kombuchas, but all for the good.—Marlise Riffel
Hard kombucha doesn't necessarily mean booze was added; producers intentionally ferment the tea longer to increase the alcohol content.—Dawn MacKeen
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