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AFDO page centralizes state kombucha rules for brewers

AFDO’s kombucha page gives brewers one place to compare state rules, then layer federal TTB limits on top before they sell.

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Passion fruit spritz shows kombucha as a versatile summer base

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Aptos market event will show how kombucha is made

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TART kombucha concept shows a cleaner, more premium branding direction

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Feasts of Persia expands hummus into Lakeland kombucha taproom

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Kombuchacha dominates Chile’s kombucha market, eyes Brazil and Mexico

Kombuchacha went from a Zurich kitchen experiment to 64% of Chile’s kombucha market, with Brazil and Mexico next on its expansion list.

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Study finds artichoke can ferment into kombucha with strong SCOBY growth

Artichoke fed the culture, pushed pH down, and beat tea in sensory testing. For adventurous brewers, it looks like a real substrate, not just a novelty.

Nina Kowalski5m read

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Kombucha Kamp guide explains jun tea flavoring and continuous brew

Jun is its own ferment, not kombucha with honey. Get the tea, starter, heat, and flavor timing right, and the first batch behaves more like a plan than a gamble.

Sam Ortega5m read

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New review says kombucha may help blood sugar, but evidence is thin

A June 26 preprint says kombucha may blunt blood sugar spikes, but the human evidence still rests on two small studies.

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Kombucha flavoring turns second fermentation into fizz and aroma

Second fermentation is where kombucha turns custom flavor into active fizz, but fruit load, bottle space, and warm time all change the pressure game.

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Kombucha sourcing shifts as China and France post gains, Germany falls

China and France are pulling more kombucha supply activity while Germany cools, and that ripple shows up in tea, sugar, cultures, prices, and what you can brew at home.

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Continuous brew vs batch brewing, Kombucha Kamp weighs the trade-offs

Continuous brew wins when you drink kombucha on repeat and want less cleanup, steadier flavor, and less waste. Batch brew still fits the tinkerer who wants tighter control and smaller runs.

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Kombucha joins India’s summer drink revival with local flavors

Kombucha fits India’s summer-drink revival by borrowing the logic of kanji, kokum sherbet, and regional coolers, and home brewers can copy that seasonal playbook.

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Thai medicinal plants produce functional kombucha with distinct antioxidant profiles

Four Thai medicinal plants all fermented into workable kombucha, but each one pushed a different antioxidant, phenolic, and alcohol profile.

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Brazilian researchers expand kombucha brewing with local fruits and crops

Brazilian kombucha is moving beyond tea, with local fruits, yerba mate, coffee, and byproducts turning the ferment into a terroir-driven platform. Regulation is racing to keep up.

Jamie Taylor4m read

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Watermelon rind boosts kombucha antioxidants during secondary fermentation

Watermelon rind is more than scraps here: in secondary fermentation it helped hold antioxidant activity above 89% while keeping polyphenols steadier than flesh.

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Żabka expands functional drinks push, adds kombucha to summer lineup

Żabka put kombucha beside shots, smoothies and bottled water as Poland’s deposit system reshaped what convenience drink shelves reward.

Jamie Taylor2m read

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Kombucha Brewers International launches Verified Seal for authentic products

KBI’s Verified Seal gives kombucha buyers a fast way to spot authentic fermentation, label claims, and brands that meet food-safety and alcohol rules.

Jamie Taylor2m read

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Kombucha packaging guide covers bottles, labels, and compliance

The bottle you choose is only half the job. Labels, alcohol thresholds, and shelf-stable packaging decisions can determine whether your kombucha is retail-ready or risky.

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BestChoice ranks kombucha SCOBY kits for first-time home brewers

The smartest SCOBY kit is the one that arrives as a full brewing system, with enough starter tea, clear instructions, and a culture that looks healthy from the start.

Nina Kowalski3m read

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Aptos market event will show how kombucha is made

Aptos shoppers will get a free live kombucha demo on July 18, with a SCOBY, brewing tips and tastings at Cabrillo College.

Jamie Taylor2m read

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Jun tea offers a faster, lighter alternative to kombucha brewing

Jun swaps black tea and sugar for green tea and honey, giving kombucha brewers a faster, lighter summer ferment with different timing and culture handling.

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Kombucha Kamp guide lays out practical home brewing safety steps

Kombucha Kamp's safety guide turns brew day into a risk audit, showing where mold, pH drift, and bottle bombs start before a batch goes bad.

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Kombucha market set to reach $14.9 billion by 2035

A $14.9 billion kombucha forecast looks less like a homebrew boom than a sign the category is already winning shelf space, bars, and regulatory scrutiny.

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Bloom Cooking explains kombucha brewing, starter liquid and fermentation basics

The first batch succeeds when the starter liquid is strong, the room stays steady, and the brewer respects the 7-to-14-day ferment.

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Kombucha yeast shows promise as a probiotic for functional foods

Kombucha yeast is moving beyond flavor into functional-food research. Zygosaccharomyces bailii UVI60 survived gut-like stress and stuck to intestinal cells.

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Herbal teas reshape kombucha’s acidity, phenolics and antimicrobial power

Herbal teas can make real kombucha bases, but they do not ferment the same way. Sage, chamomile, and linden shifted the chemistry most, while rosehip looks the least forgiving.

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Feasts of Persia expands hummus into Lakeland kombucha taproom

Feasts of Persia is putting hummus tubs into Krazy Kombucha, turning a Lakeland taproom into a crossover stop for probiotic drinks and prebiotic foods.

Jamie Taylor2m read

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Study finds tea type reshapes kombucha chemistry, aroma and antioxidants

Tea is a brewing variable, not a garnish: swap the base and kombucha can change in chemistry, aroma, and antioxidant activity.

Sam Ortega2m read

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Passion fruit spritz shows kombucha as a versatile summer base

Passion fruit sharpens kombucha into a polished summer spritz, proving a good base ferment can carry fresh fruit, syrup, and fizz without losing its edge.

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Sorghum kombucha study explores gut effects in obese pigs

Sorghum kombucha went beyond tea in obese pigs, hinting at how grain-based ferments may shape gut ecology, but not proving any human health benefit.

Nina Kowalski4m read

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Study tests Turkish endemic plants for boosted kombucha bioactivity

Turkey's endemic herbs are being tested as kombucha bases, with notable antioxidant and antimicrobial activity but no anticancer effect on CaCo-2 cells.

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Arthurdale workshop teaches hands-on kombucha brewing and seasonal flavoring

Arthurdale's kombucha workshop turns the usual online guesswork into hands-on practice, with starter-culture handling, flavoring and take-home brews.

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Costco discount puts Health-Ade kombucha variety pack in focus

Costco’s Health-Ade six-pack is down to about $9.79 in some warehouses, making the buy-vs-brew math feel very real for kombucha drinkers.

Nina Kowalski5m read