kombucha

American  

[kawm-boo-chah, kuhm-boo-chuh] / kɔmˈbu tʃɑ, kəmˈbu tʃə /

noun

1. a mildly alcoholic fermented beverage made by adding a live culture of yeast and bacteria to sweetened tea.

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Etymology

Origin of kombucha

First recorded in 1900–05; probably an English misapplication or misunderstanding of Japanese kombu “seaweed” + cha “tea”

Example Sentences

We just got a partnership with BKE Kombucha, and I happen to love kombucha.

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2024

Kombucha Science is an ongoing community project that aims to build a better understanding of the microbes inside kombucha and explore potential applications of kombucha-based materials.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 2023

“Glass Onion” is packed with celebrity name drops and appearances, from Serena Williams showing up virtually in a rich man’s gym to “products” like Jared Leto’s Hard Kombucha and Jeremy Renner’s Small Batch Hot Sauce.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2023

Price: $129.99 Amazon Best Buy Target Kombucha Brew Kit Why buy expensive 'booch when you can brew your own?

From The Verge • Apr. 28, 2022

"Kombucha is sugar-sweetened tea fermented by a community of organisms into a delicious sour tonic beverage, sometimes compared to sparkling apple cider," writes Sandor Ellix Katz in his book, "The Art of Fermentation."

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2022