黑料大事记

Kombucha is a delicious fermented tea drink that naturally contains a small amount of alcohol. It鈥檚 still considered a non-alcoholic drink as the volumes are so low, unlike its counterpart hard kombucha. If that鈥檚 left you wondering: where does regular kombucha end and hard kombucha begin? Then, this is the read for you. Discover more about the ins and outs of hard kombucha and whether or not it鈥檚 your cup of (fermented) tea. Take a look at what we鈥檒l be covering here鈥�

1. What is Hard Kombucha?
2. How is Hard Kombucha Made?
3. Is Hard Kombucha Good for you?
4. What Does Hard Kombucha Taste Like?
5. Does Hard Kombucha get you Drunk?
6. Is Hard Kombucha Gluten-Free?

What is hard kombucha?

Hard kombucha is an 鈥� with the same ingredients of Tea, Pure Spring Water, Raw Cane Sugar, and Kombucha Cultures.

How is hard kombucha made?

One of the biggest differences between hard kombucha and regular kombucha is the time it takes to make. Hard kombucha is fermented longer with more sugar and yeast to bump up the alcohol content. You might also find that some kombucha brands will add artificial or natural flavourings to add to the taste.

Is hard kombucha good for you?

Unfortunately, as it is classified as alcoholic, hard kombucha is not 鈥榞ood鈥� for you, but it does contain less sugar and carbohydrates than most other alcoholic drinks such as lager, cider or wine, coming in at around 100-160 calories. Regular kombucha contains naturally occurring bacterial cultures and yeast that make it an ideal drink to help boost gut health. However, hard kombucha contains fewer probiotics due to the higher alcohol content. It鈥檚 also worth adding that hard kombucha is typically green tea or black tea based, so while it , it will likely contain the . Be sure to check the nutritional information on the bottle for more information.

What does hard kombucha taste like?

Describing the taste of hard kombucha is almost as tricky as describing that of regular kombucha. It鈥檚 鈥� fizzy, zingy, tart and mildly sweet, it鈥檚 one of the tastiest drinks out there. You might even find that the interesting flavour makes it a refreshing change to beer.

Does hard kombucha get you drunk?

Most hard kombuchas have a moderate ABV of around 3.5%-5.5% which is similar to most beers. This means that it鈥檚 considered an alcoholic drink and could get you drunk 鈥� exactly why it should be enjoyed in moderation, especially if you鈥檙e drinking home-brewed hard kombucha because the alcohol levels can be much higher. And, while most regular kombucha is suitable for and or women, hard kombucha isn鈥檛 鈥� it might be a healthier option compared to other alcoholic drinks, but remember, it鈥檚 not completely sin-free!

Is hard kombucha gluten-free?

The good news is that most hard kombuchas are , but it鈥檚 always worth checking the label before drinking 鈥� especially if you鈥檙e gluten intolerant or you have celiac disease. If you鈥檙e off the booze or want to try regular kombucha first, dip your toe in with our range of kombucha flavours. And, if you鈥檙e partial to a cocktail (or two), our mojito flavour kombucha could be the you鈥檝e been looking for. So, why not give it a try? It could just be the tipple you鈥檝e been searching for!