News — About kombucha

Kombucha - the most ancient soft drink around today? From 'groovy tea' to 'Elixir of Life' and 'Weibao'... kombucha has been called many names over the centuries and around the world.  So where and when was kombucha first brewed and drunk? A number of ancient tales and legends provide some clues. It is believed the drink originated in China over 2000 years ago. This doesn't come as a great surprise as both tea and fermentation are important aspects of daily life in China, both today and historically. It is said that the the Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang, was the first...