Alyssa Northrop is a registered dietitian, nutrition writer, speaker and licensed massage therapist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She received a Master of Public Health in human nutrition from the ...

"The most surprising aspect was the scale of changes occurring during fermentation." ...

You may have noticed beverages labeled as “kombucha” or “kombucha tea” while out at the store. Initially, it may have only been found in health food stores, but it has become more popular and more ...

Share on Pinterest Research has linked probiotics in kombucha to reduced fat accumulation in the body. alvarez/Getty Images High triglyceride levels in the body are associated with an increased risk ...

Kombucha tea continues to grow in popularity as a healthy alternative to alcoholic beverages—and chemistry can help commercial and amateur brewers alike get faster and better results with their brews, ...

Save money by brewing and bottling your own kombucha tea at home, where you can customize the flavors of each batch. Learn how to make kombucha. SCOBY culture care tips and more! Ferment your first ...

Kombucha has become part of the wider boom in gut-friendly foods and drinks. But a major heart-health charity is urging consumers to look more carefully at what these products actually contain. The ...

In a recent study published in Frontiers in Nutrition, researchers discuss the results of a randomized controlled pilot clinical trial conducted at the Georgetown University Hospital investigating ...

A new clinical study reveals that daily black tea kombucha can promote healthier gut bacteria, especially in people with obesity, by reducing harmful microbes and supporting beneficial ones. Homemade ...

Kombucha tea is all the rage these days as a handy substitute for alcoholic beverages and for its supposed health benefits. The chemistry behind this popular fermented beverage is also inspiring ...

IT WAS ONLY a matter of time before kombucha—the tart and effervescent, fermented tea-based beverage—got fancy. “It’s like third-wave coffee: People care about where the beans come from, how they’re ...