kombucha
noun [ U ] uk/kɒmˈbuː.tʃə/ us/kɑːmˈbuː.tʃə/
康普茶
a drink made by allowing sweet tea, bacteria, and yeast (= a type of fungus) to ferment (= go through a process in which the sugar changes to acid, gas, or alcohol), that is thought to be good for your health
My brother drinks kombucha because he believes it is good for his digestion.
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- The process of making kombucha requires bacteria, yeast, and sugar.
- My aunt has been brewing her own kombucha for years and gives bottles of it as gifts.