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What is Kombucha?

Kombucha is a fermented tea passed down by centuries of Eastern tradition. To craft Kombucha, a base of sweetened tea is cultured with a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast). Over time, the SCOBY transforms the tea into a tangy, naturally effervescent drink with billions of living probiotics to support gut health and promote overall wellbeing.

Where did Kombucha come from?

While there are many stories about the geneses of Kombucha, it is believed to have originated in East Asia around 221 BC. It is said that Emperor Qin Shi was the first to make and drink Kombucha. By the time of the Cultural Revolution in China in the 1960s, Kombucha was found in all Chinese homes. There are reports that Kombucha was used in times of war to help soldiers stay strong during battle. As conflict brought together armies from several nations, including China, Korea, Japan, and Russia, warriors would exhange various items, including Kombucha cultures. That’s when records of Kombucha in Russia first began to appear. Over the last few decades, Kombucha has experienced a tremendous resurgence and growth, becoming incredibly popular in the United States, Canada, and throughout the Western world.

Where is GT’s Kombucha made?

Since 1995, we’ve crafted and bottled all our offerings in sunny Los Angeles, California – the hometown of our founder, GT Dave.

What are the health benefits of Kombucha?

In ancient Eastern cultures, Kombucha was called “The Tea of Immortality”. Authentically fermented Kombucha naturally yields living probiotics,electrolytes, acetic acids, and active enzymes. Kombucha is known to: Support gut health & aid digestion, promote overall wellbeing, provide immune support, and improve vitality.