KOMBUCHA FAQs

WHAT IS KOMBUCHA?

Kombucha has been around for centuries and has been mistakenly considered a mushroom tea. Kombucha is a sparkling fermented beverage containing yeast & bacteria and a variety of organic acids and antioxidants.

WHERE DID IT COME FROM?

Kombucha was typically referred to as the “Tea of Immortality”.  The first record of kombucha dates back to 220 BC in Asia purportedly used to heal the ailments of an emperor.

WHAT’S IN IT?

Kombucha ingredients are simple: water, tea, sugar, kombucha culture, and flavourings. Probiotics, yeast, amino acids, live enzymes, lactic acid, acetic acid, and B vitamins are produced from the fermentation process.

DOES IT CONTAIN CAFFEINE OR ALCOHOL?

Caffeine is naturally occurring in the tea leaves from the Camellia Sinensis plant. Kombucha has amounts of caffeine - on average about 25% of coffee. Kombucha is naturally fermented and may contain small traces of alcohol due to the this process.

CAN PREGNANT WOMEN DRINK KOMBUCHA?

Kombucha is known to have detoxifying effects in the body and our kombucha is raw, unpasteurized and contains a trace amount of alcohol and caffeine. It’s a personal choice and it is important to consult a health professional.

HOW MUCH CAN I DRINK?

Everybody's body composition is unique so it’s best to start with small amounts if you are new to kombucha. Here at Spark Kombucha, we can’t get enough of it and easily guzzle up to a litre a day.

WHY DO PEOPLE DRINK KOMBUCHA?

People are enjoying fermented foods because they contain amino acids, beneficial yeasts, live enzymes, B vitamins, and beneficial acids.

Does SPARK KOMBUCHA have any special storage requirements?

Yes, it is raw and unpasteurized so it requires refrigeration.

Is SPARK KOMBUCHA free of usual allergens?

We do not use any dairy, gluten, peanut, nut, or soy.

Is SPARK KOMBUCHA vegan?

Yes!

Is SPARK KOMBUCHA paleo?

Although members of the Paleo Foundation have concluded that kombucha (even when made with sugar) is Paleo, it's still considered to be in the grey area throughout the worldwide Paleo community.

Is SPARK KOMBUCHA keto?

Residual sugars remain in finished kombucha. If left alone in this state, kombucha can be enjoyed on the keto diet as it is low in sugar and carbohydrates.

Is SPARK KOMBUCHA low in sugar?

In addition to providing an all-natural craft, cultured, raw kombucha with no added concentrates/additives/stabilizers, we are also low in sugar. We start with less sugar and brew over a longer period of time to get our brews to just 4g of sugar per serving.

Do you make anything else?

In addition to our bottled kombucha, we offer on tap services and can provide bulk kombucha in kegs, dispensing systems, and set you up with a complete Growler Fill Station.

I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS...

That's okay! We know kombucha is new for many people - so we're here to help.

Email us at info@sparkkombucha.com your questions and we'll respond as soon as we can!