Understanding Kombucha: What it is and How it's Made

Kombucha is a fermented tea made by steeping a blend of black and green tea in hot water and sweetening it with sugar. A kombucha culture, known as a scoby, is then added, which consists of bacteria and yeast that ferment the tea and sugar into the final product. The fermentation process takes about a week or two, and the resulting drink contains various acids, such as acetic acid and gluconic acid, which are believed to have health benefits. Kombucha can also be brewed with different flavors and nutrients from other plants, allowing for experimentation and regional variations.