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Guest Post: When Fermentation Goes Too Far–The Sour Truth About Over-Fermentation, by 221BC Kombucha

This post originally appeared in Aneta’s Journal, 221BC Kombucha, Sarasota, Florida. It is reposted with their express permission. I. That “Kombucha Face” There’s a certain look that’s unmistakable. You offer someone a sip of kombucha, and within seconds, eyebrows arch,...

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For Sale: GO Kombucha (UK)

The UK’s original kombucha label, GO Kombucha, is up for sale. I first came across the brand back in November 2018 when I visited Liverpool. In October 2023, I interviewed founder Gary Leigh . You can find more information about...

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Susanna Danieli: Kombucha in Italy

Kombucha connoisseur Susanna Danieli recently visited her native Italy and reported on the thriving kombucha scene there. She added a number of reviews of Italian brands to her excellent Instagram channel. The new brands that she discovered have been added...

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Profile: Tea’Space, Saigon

Vietnam has, understandably, stronger associations with coffee than tea. The country exports more coffee than any other country, except Brazil, and cà phê sữa đá (iced milk coffee) is available everywhere, from street corner vendors to 5-star hotels. However, not...

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Gen Z re-discovers alcohol?

A report in today’s Financial Times (Thursday, July 3) headlined “Gen Z raises a toast in test to industry nar­rat­ive” notes that a recent study chal­lenges the view that big alcohol brands’ decline is driven by abstin­ence among the young....

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Studies: The Health Benefits of Fermented Teas

Two studies highlight the varied health benefits of different types of teas used to make kombucha. White, Green, and Black teas Scientific Reports published a report by Thai researchers titled Functional metabolites and inhibitory efficacy of kombucha beverage on pathogenic...

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UK consumers embrace kombucha

The UK publication KamCity (“News, tools and tips for Key Account Managers”) reports that Carlsberg Britvic’s Soft Drinks Review for 2025 highlights an increase in soft drink sales, with further opportunities (including for kombucha) ahead. The report sees opportunity in...