What is it?
What type of tea is kombucha fermented from?
Green or black tea
Where did kombucha originate?
China
How long should kombucha ferment for?
7-30 days
Why did I pick kombucha for this project?
It's my favorite drink and I used to brew my own!
True or false: Kombucha can be brewed at home?
True
What road was kombucha spread on?
The silk road
What pH is the starter culture of kombucha? Acidic or basic?
Acidic
What do people on social media claim that kombucha fixes?
The gut microbiome
What can be added to enhance the taste of kombucha?
Natural flavors
In what era was kombucha invented?
The Qin Dynasty
What is the second fermentation?
When you ferment the kombucha again in smaller batches and add flavor
What part of kombucha is thought to be "gross"?
The SCOBY
What healthy bacteria does kombucha contain?
Probiotics
What name was kombucha referred to as?
"Tea of immortality"
What are all the ingredients needed to make kombucha?
Green/black tea, sugar, starter culture, and SCOBY
What was kombucha thought to increase in AIDS patients?
T-cells
Is kombucha alcoholic?
Commercially, no. The alcohol is removed
Why did Kombucha gain popularity in the U.S during the 80s-90s?
Was thought to cure AIDS
What does SCOBY stand for?
Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast
What did the CDC claim that kombucha caused?
Severe metabolic acidosis