Is kombucha available in Philippines?

Kombucha tea is still foreign to many Filipinos. There are only a few shops and restaurants that offer bottled kombucha tea and they are expensive. If you want to make your own Kombucha tea at home, Kombucha Philippines is selling Kombucha starter kits for Php400.

How much does a bottle of kombucha cost?

Depending on the kombucha brand, it can cost anywhere from $3 to $5+ a bottle.

Can anyone buy kombucha?

Some brands of kombucha are classified as alcohol, when they contain 0.5\% or more alcohol by volume. You must be 21 or older to legally purchase or consume beverages with that alcohol content level. The majority of kombucha on the market are under 0.5\% ABV and are non-alcoholic.

Does Starbucks sell kombucha?

Starbucks is offering six flavors of kombucha under its Evolution juice brand and said the drinks have started shipping to grocers and natural retailers in select cities. Evolution’s kombucha is low in calories and has 3 to 7 grams of sugar depending on the flavor.

Does kombucha have any proven health benefits?

Kombucha is a fermented tea that has been consumed for thousands of years. Not only does it have the same health benefits as tea — it’s also rich in beneficial probiotics. Kombucha also contains antioxidants, can kill harmful bacteria and may help fight several diseases.

Who drinks kombucha?

It’s been consumed for at least two millennia, with China, Korea, Japan and Russia among the contenders for claiming it as their “invention.” But although kombucha’s origins may be disputed, its rampant rise in popularity around the globe most certainly isn’t.

Why is kombucha 21+?

Non-Alcoholic Kombucha: Fermentation is the process of turning carbohydrates, like sugar, into alcohol. Because kombucha is made by fermentation, all of the fizzy tea has a small amount of alcohol in it. This is why you do not have to be 21 to purchase traditional kombucha and it is considered “non-alcoholic.”